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None of the 24 jobs that do this have AI or robot evidence for it yet. Jobs spend a median of 16m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 6.1 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
24No evidence yet
Every job that does this
Each job words the task its own way. Minutes are that job's estimate for a typical shift; the label is the evidence for that job's version.
| Job and its version of the task | Per shift | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Endoscopy TechniciansClean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards. | 2h 32m | No evidence yet |
| Occupational Therapy AidesPrepare and maintain work area, materials, and equipment and maintain inventory of treatment and educational supplies. | 1h 35m | No evidence yet |
| Medical Equipment PreparersOperate and maintain steam autoclaves, keeping records of loads completed, items in loads, and maintenance procedures performed. | 1h 14m | No evidence yet |
| Emergency Medical TechniciansMaintain vehicles and medical and communication equipment, and replenish first aid equipment and supplies. | 44m | No evidence yet |
| Respiratory TherapistsInspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Dental HygienistsMaintain dental equipment and sharpen and sterilize dental instruments. | 30m | No evidence yet |
| Veterinary Assistants and Laboratory Animal CaretakersClean, maintain, and sterilize instruments or equipment. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Pharmacy AidesMaintain and clean equipment, work areas, or shelves. | 23m | No evidence yet |
| Athletic TrainersPerform team support duties, such as running errands, maintaining equipment, or stocking supplies. | 20m | No evidence yet |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansCheck, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsCalibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions, as needed. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Anesthesiologist AssistantsPretest and calibrate anesthesia delivery systems and monitors. | 16m | No evidence yet |
| Physical Therapist AidesMaintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories. | 15m | No evidence yet |
| Pharmacy TechniciansClean and help maintain equipment or work areas and sterilize glassware, according to prescribed methods. | 14m | No evidence yet |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechniciansMaintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Low Vision Therapists, Orientation and Mobility Specialists, and Vision Rehabilitation TherapistsObtain, distribute, or maintain low vision devices. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Occupational Therapy AssistantsAssemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsMaintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Nurse AnesthetistsCalibrate and test anesthesia equipment. | 11m | No evidence yet |
| Exercise PhysiologistsCalibrate exercise or testing equipment. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| PhlebotomistsCalibrate or maintain machines, such as those used for plasma collection. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Critical Care NursesEnsure that equipment or devices are properly stored after use. | 7m | No evidence yet |
| Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansMaintain instruments, equipment, or machinery to ensure proper working condition. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsCalibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware. | 6m | No evidence yet |
How to read this
This task type comes from O*NET's detailed work activities, which link similar tasks across jobs. A label applies to one job's version of the task: AI use comes from real AI conversations (Anthropic Economic Index) and robot evidence from deployments in real workplaces. "No evidence yet" may just mean the task is rare in the data. How we keep time.
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