ISCO-08 3259
Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified
31.1%
ADI · 243rd of 433 · 95% interval 24.6–37.3
An AI agent can at least partly carry out 31.1% of the task time of health associate professionals not elsewhere classified, 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 full31.1%
243rd of 433 · interval 24.6–37.3
ADI3 · full delegation0.0%
201st of 433 · interval 0.0–0.0
ADIs · share of time27.6%
260th of 433 · interval 24.7–30.4
Evidence309
task statements rated by two models and weighted by importance and frequency. World employment: 3.7 million.
Task weight by level
How the tasks rate
L0No meaningful role · 35.0%L1Augmentation · 33.9%L2Partial delegation · 31.1%L3Full delegation · 0.0%
Barriers
What stops the agent
Share of task weight flagged by each barrier; a task can carry several.
309 task statements, heaviest first
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Observe and monitor patient food intake and body weight, and report changes, progress, and dietary problems to dietician.Dietetic Technicians | 0.9% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct nutritional assessments of individuals, including obtaining and evaluating individuals' dietary histories, to plan nutritional programs.Dietetic Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare a major meal, following recipes and determining group food quantities.Dietetic Technicians | 0.8% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 3.5 h | Physical presence |
| Supervise food production or service or assist dietitians or nutritionists in food service supervision or planning.Dietetic Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan menus or diets or guide individuals or families in food selection, preparation, or menu planning, based upon nutritional needs and established guidelines.Dietetic Technicians | 0.8% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide nursing, psychiatric, or personal care to patients with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.7% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design the arrangement of radiation fields to reduce exposure to critical patient structures, such as organs, using computers, manuals, and guides.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Administer oral medications or hypodermic injections, following physician's prescriptions and hospital procedures.Psychiatric Technicians · supplemental task | 0.7% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify and outline bodily structures, using imaging procedures, such as x-ray, magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Determine food and beverage costs and assist in implementing cost control procedures.Dietetic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Encourage patients to develop work skills and to participate in social, recreational, or other therapeutic activities that enhance interpersonal skills or develop social relationships.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Plan the use of beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters, to ensure safe and effective delivery of radiation treatment.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate the delivery of radiation treatment, such as the amount or extent of radiation per session, based on the prescribed course of radiation therapy.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 1.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
Show the other 294 tasks
| Task statement (O*NET occupation) | Weight | Level | Sonnet · Haiku | Share | Human time | Barriers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Monitor patients' physical and emotional well-being and report unusual behavior or physical ailments to medical staff.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 20% | 4.2 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Calculate, or verify calculations of, prescribed radiation doses.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Refer patients to other relevant services to provide continuity of care.Dietetic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.7% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 25 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.7% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and influence patients' behavior, communicating and interacting with them and teaching, counseling, or befriending them.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 4.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 15 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop job specifications, job descriptions, or work schedules.Dietetic Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 1.5 h | Access to systems |
| Issue medications from dispensary and maintain records in accordance with specified procedures.Psychiatric Technicians · supplemental task | 0.6% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop radiation treatment plans in consultation with members of the radiation oncology team.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide dietitians with assistance researching food, nutrition, or food service systems.Dietetic Technicians | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Conduct tests or studies such as electroencephalography (EEG), polysomnography (PSG), nerve conduction studies (NCS), electromyography (EMG), and intraoperative monitoring (IOM).Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create and transfer reference images and localization markers for treatment delivery, using image-guided radiation therapy.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 52 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Provide technical assistance to surgeons, surgical nurses, or anesthesiologists.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attach electrodes to patients, using adhesives.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Attend interdisciplinary meetings with other health care professionals to discuss patient care.Dietetic Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Hand instruments and supplies to surgeons and surgeons' assistants, hold retractors and cut sutures, and perform other tasks as directed by surgeon during operation.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 45 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Scrub arms and hands and assist the surgical team to scrub and put on gloves, masks, and surgical clothing.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Count sponges, needles, and instruments before and after operation.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare patients for surgery, including positioning patients on the operating table and covering them with sterile surgical drapes to prevent exposure.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Adjust equipment to optimize viewing of the nervous system.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor and continually assess operating room conditions, including patient and surgical team needs.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 2.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement treatment plans or protocols as directed by speech-language pathologists.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Document clients' progress toward meeting established treatment objectives.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.6% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 28 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure patients' body parts and mark locations where electrodes are to be placed.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate, assemble, adjust, or monitor sterilizers, lights, suction machines, or diagnostic equipment to ensure proper operation.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clean and restock operating room, gathering and placing equipment and supplies and arranging instruments according to instructions, such as a preference card.Surgical Technologists | 0.6% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Take and record measures of patients' physical condition, using devices such as thermometers or blood pressure gauges.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.6% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare, care for, and dispose of tissue specimens taken for laboratory analysis.Surgical Technologists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare dressings or bandages and apply or assist with their application following surgery.Surgical Technologists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist speech-language pathologists in the remediation or development of speech and language skills.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect and compile data to document clients' performance or assess program quality.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor patient's physiological responses to therapy, such as vital signs, arterial blood gases, or blood chemistry changes, and consult with physician if adverse reactions occur.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain charts that contain patients' pertinent identification and therapy information.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Develop or teach strategies to promote client wellness and independence.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Analyze menus or recipes, standardize recipes, or test new products.Dietetic Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability |
| Perform support duties, such as preparing materials, keeping records, maintaining supplies, and scheduling activities.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Lead prescribed individual or group therapy sessions as part of specific therapeutic procedures.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Aid patients in performing tasks, such as bathing or keeping beds, clothing, or living areas clean.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate with or assist doctors, psychologists, or rehabilitation therapists in working with patients with cognitive, intellectual, or developmental disabilities to treat, rehabilitate, and return patients to the community.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Work as part of a team of physicians, nurses, or other healthcare professionals to manage patient care by assisting with medical procedures or related duties.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or perform simulations for tumor localizations, using imaging methods such as magnetic resonance imaging, computed tomography, or positron emission tomography scans.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Record patient information, such as radiation doses administered, in patient records.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor patients' performance in therapy activities, providing encouragement.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 45 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Calibrate, troubleshoot, or repair equipment and correct malfunctions, as needed.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Maintain and promote a positive attitude toward clients and their treatment programs.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Wash and sterilize equipment, using germicides and sterilizers.Surgical Technologists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct electrocardiogram (EKG), phonocardiogram, echocardiogram, stress testing, or other cardiovascular tests to record patients' cardiac activity, using specialized electronic test equipment, recording devices, or laboratory instruments.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain supply of fluids, such as plasma, saline, blood, or glucose, for use during operations.Surgical Technologists · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L0L2 | 16% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Advise oncology team members on use of beam modifying or immobilization devices in radiation treatment plans.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Set up and operate devices, such as mechanical ventilators, therapeutic gas administration apparatus, environmental control systems, or aerosol generators, following specified parameters of treatment.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Instruct, or assist in instructing, patients and families in home programs, basic living skills, or the care and use of adaptive equipment.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe and record patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior and maintain this information in client records.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select or prepare speech-language instructional materials.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 52 min | Access to systems |
| Explain testing procedures to patients to obtain cooperation and reduce anxiety.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 12 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Restrain violent, potentially violent, or suicidal patients by verbal or physical means as required.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe patients' vital signs to assess physical condition.Surgical Technologists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean, disinfect, or calibrate scopes or other endoscopic instruments according to manufacturer recommendations and facility standards.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Observe ultrasound display screen and listen to signals to record vascular information, such as blood pressure, limb volume changes, oxygen saturation, or cerebral circulation.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Observe gauges, recorder, and video screens of data analysis system during imaging of cardiovascular system.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L0 | L1L0 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Deliver speeches on diet, nutrition, or health to promote healthy eating habits and illness prevention and treatment.Dietetic Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Prepare and position patients for testing.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select therapy activities to fit patients' needs and capabilities.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.5% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compare measurements of heart wall thickness and chamber sizes to standard norms to identify abnormalities.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 15 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Perform safety checks to verify proper equipment functioning.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist physicians or registered nurses in the conduct of endoscopic procedures.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect specimens from patients, using standard medical procedures.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Determine requirements for treatment, such as type, method and duration of therapy, precautions to be taken, or medication and dosages, compatible with physicians' orders.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 18 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain and record patient identification, medical history, or test results.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Aid patients in dressing and grooming themselves.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Evaluate the daily living skills or capacities of clients with physical, developmental, or mental health disabilities.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read prescription, measure arterial blood gases, and review patient information to assess patient condition.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 22 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to and from the occupational therapy work area.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Monitor patients' blood pressure and heart rate using electrocardiogram (EKG) equipment during diagnostic or therapeutic procedures to notify the physician if something appears wrong.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Explain treatment procedures to patients to gain cooperation and allay fears.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 10 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transcribe, type, and distribute reports of diagnostic procedures for interpretation by physician.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.5% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 25 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Implement, or assist occupational therapists with implementing, treatment plans designed to help clients function independently.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Enforce safety rules and ensure careful adherence to physicians' orders.Respiratory Therapists | 0.5% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor patients' comfort and safety during tests, alerting physicians to abnormalities or changes in patient responses.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.5% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare suites or rooms according to endoscopic procedure requirements.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L2 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 25 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attach electrodes to the patients' chests, arms, and legs, connect electrodes to leads from the electrocardiogram (EKG) machine, and operate the EKG machine to obtain a reading.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess cardiac physiology and calculate valve areas from blood flow velocity measurements.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Report to supervisors, verbally or in writing, on patients' progress, attitudes, and behavior.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Place devices, such as blood pressure cuffs, pulse oximeter sensors, nasal cannulas, surgical cautery pads, and cardiac monitoring electrodes, on patients to monitor vital signs.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assemble, clean, or maintain equipment or materials for patient use.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust equipment and controls according to physicians' orders or established protocol.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inspect, clean, test, and maintain respiratory therapy equipment to ensure equipment is functioning safely and efficiently, ordering repairs when necessary.Respiratory Therapists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Work under the direction of occupational therapists to plan, implement, or administer educational, vocational, or recreational programs that restore or enhance performance in individuals with functional impairments.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate diagnostic imaging equipment to produce contrast enhanced radiographs of heart and cardiovascular system.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take and document patients' medical histories.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 18 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct tonometry or tonography tests to measure intraocular pressure.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure visual acuity, including near, distance, pinhole, or dynamic visual acuity, using appropriate tests.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.4% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 8 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Relay blood analysis results to a physician.Respiratory Therapists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 9 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Administer topical ophthalmic or oral medications.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fabricate beam modifying devices, such as compensators, shields, and wedge filters.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist physicians in the diagnosis and treatment of cardiac or peripheral vascular treatments, such as implanting pacemakers or assisting with balloon angioplasties to treat blood vessel blockages.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate patients and their families about their conditions and teach appropriate disease management techniques, such as breathing exercises or the use of medications or respiratory equipment.Respiratory Therapists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform bronchopulmonary drainage and assist or instruct patients in performance of breathing exercises.Respiratory Therapists | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Order surgical supplies.Surgical Technologists | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Alter treatment programs to obtain better results if treatment is not having the intended effect.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain files and records of surgical procedures.Surgical Technologists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure and record lens power, using lensometers.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 8 min | Physical presence |
| Interview new patients to complete admission forms, to assess their mental health status, or to obtain their mental health and treatment history.Psychiatric Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Train or instruct new employees on procedures to follow with psychiatric patients.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain a proper sterile field during surgical procedures.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Escort patients to medical appointments.Psychiatric Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Position or transport patients in accordance with instructions from medical personnel.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Demonstrate therapy techniques, such as manual or creative arts or games.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inject contrast medium into patients' blood vessels.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L0 | 3% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Select, schedule, or conduct orientation or in-service education programs.Dietetic Technicians | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform slit lamp biomicroscopy procedures to diagnose disorders of the eye, such as retinitis, presbyopia, cataracts, or retinal detachment.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain or repair endoscopic equipment.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.4% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Teach patients how to deal constructively with their emotions.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.4% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 45 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Develop treatment plans, and calculate doses for brachytherapy procedures.Medical Dosimetrists · supplemental task | 0.4% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Calculate corrections for refractive errors.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 10 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct tests, such as electrocardiograms (EKGs), stress testing, or lung capacity tests, to evaluate patients' cardiopulmonary functions.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Make emergency visits to resolve equipment problems.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct ocular motility tests to measure function of eye muscles.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide emergency care, such as artificial respiration, external cardiac massage, or assistance with cardiopulmonary resuscitation.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Take anatomical or functional ocular measurements, such as axial length measurements, of the eye or surrounding tissue.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain inventories of endoscopic equipment and supplies.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Use a variety of testing techniques to assist doctors in cardiac or pulmonary research or to diagnose disorders.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up 24-hour Holter and event monitors, scan and interpret tapes, and report results to physicians.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design, fabricate, or repair assistive devices or make adaptive changes to equipment or environments.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.8 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess refractive condition of eyes, using retinoscope.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform pulmonary function and adjust equipment to obtain optimum results in therapy.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 45% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop requirements for the use of patient immobilization devices and positioning aides, such as molds or casts, as part of treatment plans to ensure accurate delivery of radiation and comfort of patient.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 1.4 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform endotracheal intubation to maintain open airways for patients who are unable to breathe on their own.Respiratory Therapists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to the hospital or within the hospital.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Demonstrate respiratory care procedures to trainees or other healthcare personnel.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor and maintain aseptic technique throughout procedures.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach medical dosimetry, including its application, to students, radiation therapists, or residents.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 1.5 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).Ophthalmic Medical Technologists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Check, test, and maintain cardiology equipment, making minor repairs when necessary, to ensure proper operation.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.3% | L0 | L0L2 | 16% | 52 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Perform clerical duties, such as scheduling appointments, collecting data, or documenting health insurance billings.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 32 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Measure corneal thickness, using pachymeter or contact ultrasound methods.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare charts, graphs, or other visual displays to communicate clients' performance information.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 45 min | Access to systems |
| Monitor cardiac patients, using electrocardiography devices, such as a holter monitor.Respiratory Therapists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Verify the identity of patient or operative site.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Fabricate patient immobilization devices, such as molds or casts, for radiation delivery.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain an unobstructed operative field, using surgical retractors, sponges, or suctioning and irrigating equipment.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 25% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Contact patients' relatives to arrange family conferences.Psychiatric Technicians · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure the thickness of the retinal nerve, using scanning laser polarimetry techniques to aid in diagnosis of glaucoma.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 18% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate or participate in the positioning of patients, using body stabilizing equipment or protective padding to provide appropriate exposure for the procedure or to protect against nerve damage or circulation impairment.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Prepare and apply sterile wound dressings.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend care plan meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Cover patients with surgical drapes to create and maintain a sterile operative field.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Teach, train, supervise, or use the assistance of students, respiratory therapy technicians, or assistants.Respiratory Therapists | 0.3% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure the amount of radioactivity in patients or equipment, using radiation monitoring devices.Medical Dosimetrists · supplemental task | 0.3% | L0 | L1L0 | 8% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform general administrative tasks, such as scheduling appointments or ordering supplies or equipment.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians · supplemental task | 0.3% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 20 min | Access to systems |
| Determine availability of necessary equipment or supplies for operative procedures.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Clamp, ligate, or cauterize blood vessels to control bleeding during surgical entry, using hemostatic clamps, suture ligatures, or electrocautery equipment.Surgical Assistants | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Measure corneal curvature with keratometers or ophthalmometers to aid in the diagnosis of conditions, such as astigmatism.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.3% | L0 | L0L0 | 8% | 8 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Photograph patients' eye areas, using clinical photography techniques, to document retinal or corneal defects.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Discuss with surgeon the nature of the surgical procedure, including operative consent, methods of operative exposure, diagnostic or laboratory data, or patient-advanced directives or other needs.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 15 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess skin integrity or other body conditions upon completion of the procedure to determine if damage has occurred from body positioning.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Apply sutures, staples, clips, or other materials to close skin, facia, or subcutaneous wound layers.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain ophthalmic instruments or equipment.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of client screenings or assessments of language, voice, fluency, articulation, or hearing.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Pass instruments or supplies to surgeon during procedure.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 0% | 2.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Clean or sterilize ophthalmic or surgical instruments.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct tests, such as the Amsler Grid test, to measure central visual field used in the early diagnosis of macular degeneration, glaucoma, or diseases of the eye.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform quality assurance system checks, such as calibrations, on treatment planning computers.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 42% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Obtain or inspect sterile or non-sterile surgical equipment, instruments, or supplies.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct in-service training sessions, or family and community education programs.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants · supplemental task | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Conduct binocular disparity tests to assess depth perception.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Order any needed educational or treatment supplies.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 30 min | Access to systems |
| Test or maintain equipment to ensure correct performance.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Gather, arrange, or assemble instruments or supplies.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Monitor patient intra-operative status, including patient position, vital signs, or volume and color of blood.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist members of surgical team with gowning or gloving.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 4 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist physicians in performing ophthalmic procedures, including surgery.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 9% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Coordinate with anesthesia personnel to maintain patient temperature.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Attend continuing education classes.Occupational Therapy Assistants | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 2.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Adjust and maintain operating room temperature, humidity, or lighting, according to surgeon's specifications.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 5 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.Neurodiagnostic Technologists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 3.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Educate patients regarding treatment plans, physiological reactions to treatment, or post-treatment care.Medical Dosimetrists · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform fluorescein angiography of the eye.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist educational specialists or clinical psychologists in administering situational or diagnostic tests to measure client's abilities or progress.Occupational Therapy Assistants · supplemental task | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Supervise or train other cardiology technologists or students.Cardiovascular Technologists and Technicians | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Read current literature, talk with colleagues, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in endoscopy.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 1.3 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Remove patient hair or disinfect incision sites to prepare patient for surgery.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 12 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 | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 10 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate sterilizing devices.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 32 min | Physical presence, Accountability, 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist in the insertion, positioning, or suturing of closed-wound drainage systems.Surgical Assistants | 0.2% | L0 | L0L1 | 5% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor patients' conditions and reactions, reporting abnormal signs to physician.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 10% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Operate digital picture archiving communications systems.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.2% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Process exposed radiographs using film processors or computer generated methods.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.2% | L1 | L1L1 | 28% | 9 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Conduct in-service training sessions to disseminate information regarding equipment or instruments.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.2% | L1 | L1L2 | 38% | 1.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care |
| Operate mobile x-ray equipment in operating room, emergency room, or at patient's bedside.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.2% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Attend in-service training to validate or refresh basic professional skills.Endoscopy Technicians | 0.1% | L0 | L0L2 | 22% | 3.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to or from exam rooms.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Transport patients to operating room.Surgical Assistants | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 6% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 8 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Postoperatively inject a subcutaneous local anesthetic agent to reduce pain.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 5 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist in applying casts, splints, braces, or similar devices.Surgical Assistants | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 28 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide assistance to physicians or other technologists in the performance of more complex procedures.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 25 min | Physical presence, Access to systems |
| Conduct low vision blindness tests.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 16% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Incise tissue layers in lower extremities to harvest veins.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 1% | 42 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct radiation oncology-related research, such as improving computer treatment planning systems or developing new treatment devices.Medical Dosimetrists | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 24 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Insert or remove urinary bladder catheters.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 15 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Conduct ongoing prenatal health assessments, tracking changes in physical and emotional health.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor fetal growth and well-being through heartbeat detection, body measurement, and palpation.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 25 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain documentation of all patients' contacts, reviewing and updating records as necessary.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist speech-language pathologists in the conduct of speech-language research projects.Speech-Language Pathology Assistants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 4.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Complete quality control activities, monitor equipment operation, and report malfunctioning equipment to supervisor.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Evaluate patients' laboratory and medical records, requesting assistance from other practitioners when necessary.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 28 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assign duties to radiologic staff to maintain patient flows and achieve production goals.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform advanced ophthalmic procedures, including electrophysiological, electrophysical, or microbial procedures.Ophthalmic Medical Technologists | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 14% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Maintain a current file of examination protocols.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 2% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide information about the physical and emotional processes involved in the pregnancy, labor, birth, and postpartum periods.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 60% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care |
| Operate fluoroscope to aid physician to view and guide wire or catheter through blood vessels to area of interest.Radiologic Technologists and Technicians | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Counsel women regarding the nutritional requirements of pregnancy.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor maternal condition during labor by checking vital signs, monitoring uterine contractions, or performing physical examinations.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 15% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Obtain complete health and medical histories from patients including medical, surgical, reproductive, or mental health histories.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 42 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collect specimens for use in laboratory tests.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 8% | 12 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | 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 | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 40% | 15 min | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Protect the security of medical records to ensure that confidentiality is maintained.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Resolve or clarify codes or diagnoses with conflicting, missing, or unclear information by consulting with doctors or others or by participating in the coding team's regular meetings.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 52% | 22 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Design databases to support healthcare applications, ensuring security, performance and reliability.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 7.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Compile medical care and census data for statistical reports on diseases treated, surgery performed, or use of hospital beds.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 72% | 4.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assign the patient to diagnosis-related groups (DRGs), using appropriate computer software.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 22 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Facilitate and promote activities, such as lunches, seminars, or tours, to foster healthcare information privacy or security awareness within the organization.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 4.5 h | Physical presence, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify, compile, abstract, and code patient data, using standard classification systems.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 30 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Manage the department or supervise clerical workers, directing or controlling activities of personnel in the medical records department.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 35% | 5.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Monitor changes in legislation and accreditation standards that affect information security or privacy in the computerized healthcare system.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 72% | 2.0 h | Access to systems |
| Plan, develop, maintain, or operate a variety of health record indexes or storage and retrieval systems to collect, classify, store, or analyze information.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 3.0 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Prepare statistical reports, narrative reports, or graphic presentations of information, such as tumor registry data for use by hospital staff, researchers, or other users.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 70% | 4.0 h | Access to systems |
| Evaluate and recommend upgrades or improvements to existing computerized healthcare systems.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 6.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop in-service educational materials.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 75% | 4.0 h | – |
| Retrieve patient medical records for physicians, technicians, or other medical personnel.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L3 | 78% | 12 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Train medical records staff.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 4.0 h | Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Write or maintain archived procedures, procedural codes, or queries for applications.Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 65% | 2.3 h | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist in volume replacement or autotransfusion techniques.Surgical Assistants · supplemental task | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Test patients' hemoglobin, hematocrit, and blood glucose levels.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 5% | 12 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Recommend the use of vitamin and mineral supplements to enhance the health of patients and children.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Estimate patients' due dates and re-evaluate as necessary based on examination results.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 50% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Perform post-partum health assessments of mothers and babies at regular intervals.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 22% | 40 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Refer patients to specialists for procedures such as ultrasounds or biophysical profiles.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide patients with contraceptive and family planning information.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 28 min | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Identify, monitor, or treat pregnancy-related problems such as hypertension, gestational diabetes, pre-term labor, or retarded fetal growth.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Inform patients of how to prepare and supply birth sites.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Establish and follow emergency or contingency plans for mothers and newborns.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 32% | 1.0 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Incorporate research findings into practice as appropriate.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 55% | 2.0 h | Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Develop, implement, or evaluate individualized plans for midwifery care.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 45% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide, or refer patients to other providers for, education or counseling on topics such as genetic testing, newborn care, contraception, or breastfeeding.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 40% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess birthing environments to ensure cleanliness, safety, and the availability of appropriate supplies.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 20% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Access to systems |
| Assist maternal patients to find physical positions that will facilitate childbirth.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Set up or monitor the administration of oxygen or medications.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 18 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assist with patient resuscitation during cardiac arrest or other life-threatening events.Surgical Assistants | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Assess the status of post-date pregnancies to determine treatments and interventions.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L2 | 28% | 52 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide information about community health and social resources.Midwives | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 62% | 30 min | Trust and care |
| Provide comfort and relaxation measures for mothers in labor through interventions such as massage, breathing techniques, hydrotherapy, or music.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 6% | 2.3 h | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care |
| Perform annual gynecologic exams, including pap smears and breast exams.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L1 | 12% | 35 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Treat patients' symptoms with alternative health care methods such as herbs or hydrotherapy.Midwives | 0.1% | L1 | L1L1 | 18% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Provide necessary medical care for infants at birth, including emergency care such as resuscitation.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 20 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Complete birth certificates.Midwives · supplemental task | 0.1% | L2 | L2L2 | 58% | 20 min | Accountability, Access to systems |
| Suture perineal lacerations.Midwives | 0.1% | L0 | L0L0 | 4% | 30 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Respond to breech birth presentations by applying methods such as exercises or external version.Midwives | 0.0% | L0 | L0L1 | 10% | 45 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Compile and evaluate clinical practice statistics.Midwives | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 68% | 3.5 h | Access to systems |
| Identify tubal and ectopic pregnancies and refer patients for treatments.Midwives | 0.0% | L1 | L1L2 | 30% | 38 min | Physical presence, Accountability, Trust and care, Access to systems |
| Collaborate in research studies.Midwives · supplemental task | 0.0% | L2 | L2L2 | 48% | 5.5 h | Accountability, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADI (this index) | 31.1% | 44 |
| Eloundou et al. (2024), GPT exposure β | 0.311 | 50 |
| Felten et al. (2021), AI occupational exposure | -0.16 | 47 |
| Webb (2020), AI patent exposure | 41.753 | 31 |
| Eisfeldt et al. (2026), generative AI exposure | 0.158 | 48 |
| Anthropic Economic Index, observed use | 0.033 | 56 |
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 | |
| Medical imaging and therapeutic equipment technicians 3211 | 30.0 | |
| 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: health associate professionals not elsewhere classified (31.1%).
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: Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 3259), https://balamlabs.org/adi/occupations/3259
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: Health associate professionals not elsewhere classified (ISCO-08 3259)}
}Machine-readable
The same record as static JSON, with its citation: /adi/v2026.1/isco/3259.json.