ISCO-08 3211
Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians
30.0%
ADI · 251st of 433 · 95% interval 20.5–39.0
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 30.0% of the task time of medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians, and finish 0.0% alone. The barrier that holds most of the rest back is access to the systems the work runs on.
ADI · partial or full30.0%
251st of 433 · interval 20.5–39.0
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time28.1%
253rd of 433 · interval 24.0–32.2
Evidence113
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 1.9 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 33.3%L1Augmentation · 36.8%L2Partial delegation · 29.9%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
113 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Administer radiopharmaceuticals or radiation intravenously to detect or treat diseases, using radioisotope equipment, under direction of a physician.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Detect and map radiopharmaceuticals in patients' bodies, using a camera to produce photographic or computer images.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain test procedures and safety precautions to patients and provide them with assistance during test procedures.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Produce a computer-generated or film image for interpretation by a physician.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record and process results of procedures.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate, measure, and record radiation dosage or radiopharmaceuticals received, used, and disposed, using computer and following physician's prescription.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Dispose of radioactive materials and store radiopharmaceuticals, following radiation safety procedures.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe screen during scan to ensure that image produced is satisfactory for diagnostic purposes, making adjustments to equipment as required.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and care for patients throughout examinations to ensure their safety and comfort.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select appropriate equipment settings and adjust patient positions to obtain the best sites and angles.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Process cardiac function studies, using computer.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate ultrasound equipment to produce and record images of the motion, shape, and composition of blood, organs, tissues, or bodily masses, such as fluid accumulations.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Position radiation fields, radiation beams, and patient to allow for most effective treatment of patient's disease, using computer.Nuclear Medicine Technologists · supplemental task | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Decide which images to include, looking for differences between healthy and pathological areas.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 42% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide sonogram and oral or written summary of technical findings to physician for use in medical diagnosis.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 98 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Sonnet · Haiku | Barriers | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gather information on patients' illnesses and medical history to guide the choice of diagnostic procedures for therapy.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 25 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare patient for exam by explaining procedure, transferring patient to ultrasound table, scrubbing skin and applying gel, and positioning patient properly.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 11 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare stock radiopharmaceuticals, adhering to safety standards that minimize radiation exposure to workers and patients.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Position patients for treatment with accuracy, according to prescription.Radiation Therapists | 1.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Obtain and record accurate patient history, including prior test results or information from physical examinations.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 12 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer prescribed doses of radiation to specific body parts, using radiation therapy equipment according to established practices and standards.Radiation Therapists | 1.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 16% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Follow principles of radiation protection for patient, self, and others.Radiation Therapists | 1.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform quality control checks on laboratory equipment or cameras.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Record and store suitable images, using camera unit connected to the ultrasound equipment.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review prescription, diagnosis, patient chart, and identification.Radiation Therapists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review physicians' orders to confirm prescribed exams.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 8 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Select appropriate imaging techniques or coils to produce required images.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Enter data into computer and set controls to operate or adjust equipment or regulate dosage.Radiation Therapists | 1.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct screening interviews of patients to identify contraindications, such as ferrous objects, pregnancy, prosthetic heart valves, cardiac pacemakers, or tattoos.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 11 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine whether scope of exam should be extended, based on findings.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide headphones or earplugs to patients to improve comfort and reduce unpleasant noise.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct most treatment sessions independently, in accordance with the long-term treatment plan and under the general direction of the patient's physician.Radiation Therapists | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain records that include patient information, sonographs and interpretations, files of correspondence, publications and regulations, or quality assurance records, such as pathology, biopsy, or post-operative reports.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Place and secure small, portable magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanners on body part to be imaged, such as arm, leg, or head.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · supplemental task | 1.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take brief medical histories from patients.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 8 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Position patients on cradle, attaching immobilization devices, if needed, to ensure appropriate placement for imaging.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain records, reports, or files as required, including such information as radiation dosages, equipment settings, or patients' reactions.Radiation Therapists | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 12 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe and reassure patients during treatment and report unusual reactions to physician or turn equipment off if unexpected adverse reactions occur.Radiation Therapists | 1.2% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain and calibrate radioisotope and laboratory equipment.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Process and code film from procedures and complete appropriate documentation.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · supplemental task | 1.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Check for side effects, such as skin irritation, nausea, or hair loss to assess patients' reaction to treatment.Radiation Therapists | 1.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate, prepare, and reassure patients and their families by answering questions, providing physical assistance, and reinforcing physicians' advice regarding treatment reactions or post-treatment care.Radiation Therapists | 1.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect images for quality, using magnetic resonance scanner equipment and laser camera.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 9 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Photograph treated area of patient and process film.Radiation Therapists | 1.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check radiation therapy equipment to ensure proper operation.Radiation Therapists | 1.0% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Act as liaison with physicist and supportive care personnel.Radiation Therapists | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 25 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate work with physicians or other healthcare team members, including providing assistance during invasive procedures.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create backup copies of images by transferring images from disk to storage media or workstation.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 18 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Explain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures to patients, patient representatives, or family members.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling exams or special procedures, keeping records, or archiving computerized images.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 1.0% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 22 min | Access to systems |
| Schedule patients for treatment times.Radiation Therapists | 1.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 18 min | Access to systems |
| Measure glandular activity, blood volume, red cell survival, or radioactivity of patient, using scanners, Geiger counters, scintillometers, or other laboratory equipment.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 1.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare or construct equipment, such as immobilization, treatment, or protection devices.Radiation Therapists | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean, check, and maintain sonographic equipment, submitting maintenance requests or performing minor repairs as necessary.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Intravenously inject contrast dyes, such as gadolinium contrast, in accordance with scope of practice.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.9% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Write reports or notes to summarize testing procedures or outcomes for physicians or other medical professionals.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Comfort patients during exams, or request sedatives or other medication from physicians for patients with anxiety or claustrophobia.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.9% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Help physicians, radiation oncologists, or clinical physicists to prepare physical or technical aspects of radiation treatment plans, using information about patient condition and anatomy.Radiation Therapists | 0.9% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Add radioactive substances to biological specimens, such as blood, urine, or feces, to determine therapeutic drug or hormone levels.Nuclear Medicine Technologists · supplemental task | 0.9% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Test magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) equipment to ensure proper functioning and performance in accordance with specifications.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement appropriate follow-up care plans.Radiation Therapists · supplemental task | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop or otherwise produce film records of magnetic resonance images.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · supplemental task | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 10 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Calibrate magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) console or peripheral hardware.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain stock and supplies, preparing supplies for special examinations and ordering supplies when necessary.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 38 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Train or supervise student or subordinate radiotherapy technologists.Radiation Therapists | 0.8% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance to other healthcare personnel during dosimetry procedures and tumor localization.Radiation Therapists | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 15% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Connect physiological leads to physiological acquisition control (PAC) units.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Load and unload film cassettes used to record images from procedures.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 4 min | Physical presence |
| Calculate actual treatment dosages delivered during each session.Radiation Therapists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train or supervise student or subordinate nuclear medicine technologists.Nuclear Medicine Technologists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or train students or other medical sonographers.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Troubleshoot technical issues related to magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scanner or peripheral equipment, such as monitors or coils.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Operate optical systems to capture dynamic magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) images, such as functional brain imaging, real-time organ motion tracking, or musculoskeletal anatomy and trajectory visualization.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attach physiological monitoring leads to patient's finger, chest, waist, or other body parts.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Instruct medical staff or students in magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) procedures or equipment operation.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct inventories to maintain stock of clinical supplies.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 45 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Store, sterilize, or prepare the special applicators containing the radioactive substance implanted by the physician.Radiation Therapists · supplemental task | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform legal and ethical duties, including preparing safety or accident reports, obtaining written consent from patient to perform invasive procedures, or reporting symptoms of abuse or neglect.Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Schedule appointments for research subjects or clinical patients.Magnetic Resonance Imaging Technologists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 10 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform medical procedures, such as administering oxygen, inserting and removing airways, taking vital signs, or giving emergency treatment, such as first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).Diagnostic Medical Sonographers | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Position imaging equipment and adjust controls to set exposure time and distance, according to specification of examination.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Position patient on examining table and set up and adjust equipment to obtain optimum view of specific body area as requested by physician.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Review and evaluate developed x-rays, video tape, or computer-generated information to determine if images are satisfactory for diagnostic purposes.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 5 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Explain procedures and observe patients to ensure safety and comfort during scan.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine patients' x-ray needs by reading requests or instructions from physicians.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 8 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Use radiation safety measures and protection devices to comply with government regulations and to ensure safety of patients and staff.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 11% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate or oversee operation of radiologic or magnetic imaging equipment to produce images of the body for diagnostic purposes.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 9 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take thorough and accurate patient medical histories.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 10 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make exposures necessary for the requested procedures, rejecting and repeating work that does not meet established standards.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 16 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Key commands and data into computer to document and specify scan sequences, adjust transmitters and receivers, or photograph certain images.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up examination rooms, ensuring that all necessary equipment is ready.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform procedures, such as linear tomography, mammography, sonograms, joint and cyst aspirations, routine contrast studies, routine fluoroscopy, or examinations of the head, trunk, or extremities under supervision of physician.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record, process, and maintain patient data or treatment records and prepare reports.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop treatment procedures for nuclear medicine treatment programs.Nuclear Medicine Technologists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist in the preparation of sealed radioactive materials, such as cobalt, radium, cesium, or isotopes, for use in radiation treatments.Radiation Therapists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to or from exam rooms.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare contrast material, radiopharmaceuticals, or anesthetic or antispasmodic drugs under the direction of a radiologist.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform general administrative tasks, such as answering phones, scheduling patient appointments, or pulling and filing films.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain a current file of examination protocols.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist with on-the-job training of new employees or students or provide input to supervisors regarding training performance.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Provide assistance in dressing or changing seriously ill or injured patients or patients with disabilities.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate work with clerical personnel or other technologists and technicians.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 25 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform supervisory duties, such as developing departmental operating budget, coordinating purchases of supplies or equipment, or preparing work schedules.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 3.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide students or other technicians and technologists with suggestions of additional views, alternate positioning, or improved techniques to ensure the images produced are of the highest quality.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Level: consensus of the two models (the lower level when they disagree). Share: part of the task’s working time an agent could take over. Human time: minutes a competent person needs for one instance, as estimated by the models.
Against other measures
Exposure is not delegation
| Measure | Value | Percentile | Pct |
|---|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 30.0% | 42 | |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.322 | 51 | |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.151 | 47 | |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 56.222 | 51 | |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.132 | 44 | |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.02 | 49 |
Earlier indices measure whether AI can touch a task; ADI measures how much of it an agent can carry out from a goal. – : the source does not cover this occupation.
Same sub-major group (32)
Neighbouring occupations
| Occupation | ADI | % |
|---|---|---|
| Medical records and health information technicians 3252 | 97.9 | |
| Community health workers 3253 | 50.4 | |
| Midwifery associate professionals 3222 | 47.2 | |
| Traditional and complementary medicine associate professionals 3230 | 47.2 | |
| Pharmaceutical technicians and assistants 3213 | 45.3 | |
| Environmental and occupational health inspectors and associates 3257 | 38.2 | |
| Dispensing opticians 3254 | 35.3 | |
| Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified 3259 | 31.1 | |
| Physiotherapy technicians and assistants 3255 | 29.1 | |
| Medical and pathology laboratory technicians 3212 | 26.5 | |
| Medical assistants 3256 | 25.4 | |
| Veterinary technicians and assistants 3240 | 21.9 |
Dashed line: medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians (30.0%).
Cite this record
Text
Espinal Maya, Cristian, and Santiago Jiménez Londoño. 2026. ADI v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and MCP server. Zenodo. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918. Record: Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians (ISCO-08 3211), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3211
BibTeX
@misc{espinal2026adidata,
title = {{ADI} v2026.1: Agent Delegability Index data, code and {MCP} server},
author = {Espinal Maya, Cristian and Jim{\'e}nez Londo{\~n}o, Santiago},
year = {2026},
publisher = {Zenodo},
version = {v2026.1},
doi = {10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
url = {https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.23552918},
note = {Record: Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians (ISCO-08 3211)}
}Machine-readable
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