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In 2 of the 18 jobs that do this, AI or robots already show up on it, most often as work people hand to AI. In the other 16, there's no evidence yet. Jobs spend a median of 25m of an 8-hour shift on it, and about 5.3 million U.S. workers hold these jobs.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| RadiologistsPerform or interpret the outcomes of diagnostic imaging procedures including magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computer tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET), nuclear cardiology treadmill studies, mammography, or ultrasound. | 2h 32m | Often handed to AI |
| Magnetic Resonance Imaging TechnologistsOperate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners. | 2h 17m | No evidence yet |
| Diagnostic Medical SonographersOperate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations. | 2h 3m | No evidence yet |
| Nuclear Medicine TechnologistsDetect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images. | 1h 47m | No evidence yet |
| General DentistsExamine teeth, gums, and related tissues, using dental instruments, x-rays, or other diagnostic equipment, to evaluate dental health, diagnose diseases or abnormalities, and plan appropriate treatments. | 1h 15m | No evidence yet |
| Radiologic Technologists and TechniciansOperate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes. | 32m | No evidence yet |
| Nurse PractitionersOrder, perform, or interpret the results of diagnostic tests, such as complete blood counts (CBCs), electrocardiograms (EKGs), and radiographs (x-rays). | 29m | No evidence yet |
| VeterinariansOperate diagnostic equipment, such as radiographic or ultrasound equipment, and interpret the resulting images. | 27m | No evidence yet |
| Medical DosimetristsCreate and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy. | 25m | No evidence yet |
| Critical Care NursesPerform approved therapeutic or diagnostic procedures, based upon patients' clinical status. | 20m | No evidence yet |
| Veterinary Technologists and TechniciansTake and develop diagnostic radiographs, using x-ray equipment. | 19m | No evidence yet |
| Radiation TherapistsPhotograph treated area of patient and process film. | 18m | Robots |
| UrologistsExamine patients using equipment, such as radiograph (x-ray) machines or fluoroscopes, to determine the nature and extent of disorder or injury. | 18m | No evidence yet |
| Cardiovascular Technologists and TechniciansOperate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| Neurodiagnostic TechnologistsAdjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system. | 13m | No evidence yet |
| CardiologistsOperate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast-enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system. | 9m | No evidence yet |
| Ophthalmic Medical TechnologistsCollect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment. | 6m | No evidence yet |
| Nurse AnesthetistsPerform or evaluate the results of diagnostic tests, such as radiographs (x-rays) and electrocardiograms (EKGs). | 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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