JOB REPORT / 29-2099 · 60 TASKS

Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other.

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Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain…
Collect and report data on topics
Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results

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34 of 60 tasks reviewed

This job has 60 core tasks. We went through 34 of them, one at a time.

Task by task, from the work Health Technologists and Technicians, All Others actually do. How we describe AI use in each task is our own read of it, not a measurement of whether AI can replace the job.

TASK 01
Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.
AI DOES
Drafts data summaries, flags abnormal waveforms, and organizes findings from recordings
YOU DO
Verify AI-flagged patterns against raw signals and apply patient-specific clinical context
TASK 02
Collect and report data on topics, such as patient encounters or inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for change when appropriate.
AI DOES
Organizes collected data, finds patterns, and drafts summary reports with suggested recommendations
YOU DO
Apply real-world context and patient insight to decide which changes to actually push forward
TASK 03
Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.
AI DOES
Drafts structured report summaries from test data and flags key findings
YOU DO
Review every finding for clinical accuracy before physician submission
TASK 04
Maintain knowledge of community services and resources available to patients.
AI DOES
Searches databases, compiles resource lists, and flags updates to services
YOU DO
Verify local details and match resources to each patient's unique needs
TASK 05
Analyze patients' abilities to pay to determine charges on a sliding scale.
AI DOES
Runs income formulas, flags missing info, and drafts sliding-scale charge recommendations
YOU DO
Verify the full picture and make the final call for each patient's unique situation
TASK 06
Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.
AI DOES
Summarizes new articles, flags relevant research, and drafts notes from literature
YOU DO
Attend conferences, build relationships, and apply new knowledge to real patient situations
TASK 07
Provide consultation or training to volunteers or staff on topics, such as guest relations, patients' rights, or medical issues.
AI DOES
Drafts training slides, scripts, and handouts on patients' rights or guest relations topics
YOU DO
Lead the live session, answer unexpected questions, and build trust with trainees
TASK 08
Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.
AI DOES
Scans waveform data and highlights likely artifacts using pattern detection
YOU DO
Verify artifact causes by checking the patient directly and adjusting equipment in real time
TASK 09
Calculate corrections for refractive errors.
AI DOES
Checks refraction formulas, flags unusual values, and suggests correction ranges from input data
YOU DO
Trust your hands-on measurements and patient feedback to fine-tune the final prescription
TASK 10
Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language explanations, answers common questions, and summarizes medication instructions
YOU DO
Read the patient's body language and adjust your teaching on the spot
TASK 11
Take and document patients' medical histories.
AI DOES
Suggests structured intake questions and auto-fills standard form fields from patient responses
YOU DO
Read the patient's reactions and ask smart follow-up questions in the moment
TASK 12
Investigate and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.
AI DOES
Sorts complaints by category, drafts response templates, and flags urgent cases
YOU DO
Listen carefully, read emotions, and build trust with upset patients
TASK 13
Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.
AI DOES
Drafts training materials, quizzes, procedure checklists, and study guides
YOU DO
Show hands-on technique, read learner confidence, and adjust teaching in real time
TASK 14
Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.
AI DOES
Drafts presentations, summarizes papers, and prepares talking points for meetings
YOU DO
Bring your expertise, ask sharp questions, and build real connections with colleagues
TASK 15
Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.
AI DOES
Drafts plain-language procedure explanations and suggests answers to common patient questions
YOU DO
Read the patient's emotions in real time and adjust your tone and words to truly comfort them
TASK 16
Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.
AI DOES
Suggests triage questions and flags high-risk symptom patterns
YOU DO
Apply clinical experience and listen carefully to patients in real time
TASK 17
Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.
AI DOES
Drafts patient instruction materials and answers common care questions
YOU DO
Demonstrate insertion, removal, and cleaning steps in person while watching the patient practice
TASK 18
Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.
AI DOES
Flags abnormal waveforms and highlights signal changes for review
YOU DO
Stay physically present and make real-time safety decisions for the patient
TASK 19
Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.
AI DOES
Helps organize intake forms, flags missing info, and suggests questions based on test type
YOU DO
Build rapport with patients and judge what details matter most in person
TASK 20
Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.
AI DOES
Flags signal artifacts, highlights abnormal waveform patterns, and assists with data interpretation
YOU DO
Place electrodes correctly, comfort the patient, and judge clinical context in the room
TASK 21
Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).
AI DOES
Highlights patterns in 3D eye images and flags areas of concern
YOU DO
Operate equipment, position patients safely, and apply clinical judgment
TASK 22
Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.
AI DOES
Drafts training materials, checklists, and feedback templates
YOU DO
Read the room and coach people face-to-face
TASK 23
Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.
AI DOES
Helps interpret test result patterns and flag possible conditions from recorded data
YOU DO
Run the physical tests, guide the patient, and make the clinical call in person
TASK 24
Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.
AI DOES
Suggests standard montage configurations and flags unusual signal patterns
YOU DO
Physically place electrodes, read the patient, and adjust settings in real time based on what you see and feel
TASK 25
Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.
AI DOES
Helps interpret and flag ultrasound readings after a human collects them
YOU DO
Place the probe correctly, calm the patient, and adjust technique in real time
TASK 26
Interview patients or their representatives to identify problems relating to care.
AI DOES
Suggests interview questions, summarizes notes, and flags patterns in patient concerns
YOU DO
Build trust, read emotions, and respond with real human care during sensitive conversations
TASK 27
Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.
AI DOES
Drafts follow-up call scripts and checklists based on procedure type
YOU DO
Listen carefully to patient concerns and spot warning signs that need a doctor's attention
TASK 28SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Develop and distribute newsletters, brochures, or other printed materials to share information with patients or medical staff.
AI DOES
Generates content drafts and suggests layouts
YOU DO
Ensure medical accuracy and patient trust
About this analysis
40% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 29SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Coordinate communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, or regulatory agencies.
AI DOES
Drafts messages and tracks communication threads
YOU DO
Read emotions and build trust
About this analysis
37% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 30SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Identify and share research, recommendations, or other information regarding legal liabilities, risk management, or quality of care.
AI DOES
Scans cases and flags potential liability patterns
YOU DO
Weigh context and set the strategy
About this analysis
33% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 31
Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.
AI DOES
Analyzes and flags abnormal visual field results after the test is done
YOU DO
Coach the patient through the test and handle real-time adjustments at the machine
TASK 32SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using medical or administrative knowledge.
AI DOES
Drafts explanations and finds relevant policy details
YOU DO
Adapt to each patient's needs and fears
About this analysis
20% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium
TASK 33
Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.
AI DOES
Helps flag waveform patterns or anomalies in recorded EEG data after the fact
YOU DO
Be physically present, apply electrodes, observe the patient, and make safety-critical clinical judgments
TASK 34SOURCE-BACKED TASK
Refer patients to appropriate health care services or resources.
AI DOES
Suggests relevant services based on symptoms and location
YOU DO
Judge patient needs and build trust
About this analysis
0% · Methodology: exposure-v1 · Analysis date: unavailable · Confidence: medium

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AT A GLANCE

Occupation: Health Technologists and Technicians, All Other
SOC code: 29-2099
Tasks reviewed: 34 of 60

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PAY & OUTLOOK

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Median pay (national): $50,290 · BLS OEWS 2025
Median pay (Colorado): $59,430 · BLS OEWS 2025
Employed (national): 182,610
Employed in Colorado: 2,470
Job outlook: +5.2% by 2034 · ~13,600 openings/yr

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Summarize technical data to assist physicians to diagnose brain, sleep, or nervous system disorders.

Collect and report data on topics, such as patient encounters or inter-institutional problems, making recommendations for change when appropriate.

Submit reports to physicians summarizing test results.

Maintain knowledge of community services and resources available to patients.

Analyze patients' abilities to pay to determine charges on a sliding scale.

Read current literature, talk with colleagues, continue education, or participate in professional organizations or conferences to keep abreast of developments in the field.

Provide consultation or training to volunteers or staff on topics, such as guest relations, patients' rights, or medical issues.

Indicate artifacts or interferences derived from sources outside of the brain, such as poor electrode contact or patient movement, on electroneurodiagnostic recordings.

Calculate corrections for refractive errors.

Educate patients on ophthalmic medical procedures, conditions of the eye, and appropriate use of medications.

Take and document patients' medical histories.

Investigate and direct patient inquiries or complaints to appropriate medical staff members and follow up to ensure satisfactory resolution.

Assist in training technicians, medical students, residents, or other staff members.

Participate in research projects, conferences, or technical meetings.

Explain testing procedures to patients, answering questions or reassuring patients, as needed.

Perform ophthalmic triage, in the office or by phone, to assess severity of patients' conditions.

Instruct patients in the care and use of contact lenses.

Monitor patients during tests or surgeries, using electroencephalographs (EEG), evoked potential (EP) instruments, or video recording equipment.

Collect patients' medical information needed to customize tests.

Measure visual, auditory, or somatosensory evoked potentials (EPs) to determine responses to stimuli.

Create three-dimensional images of the eye, using computed tomography (CT).

Supervise or instruct ophthalmic staff.

Assess abnormalities of color vision, such as amblyopia.

Set up, program, or record montages or electrical combinations when testing peripheral nerve, spinal cord, subcortical, or cortical responses.

Collect ophthalmic measurements or other diagnostic information, using ultrasound equipment, such as A-scan ultrasound biometry or B-scan ultrasonography equipment.

Interview patients or their representatives to identify problems relating to care.

Call patients to inquire about their post-operative status or recovery.

Develop and distribute newsletters, brochures, or other printed materials to share information with patients or medical staff.

Coordinate communication between patients, family members, medical staff, administrative staff, or regulatory agencies.

Identify and share research, recommendations, or other information regarding legal liabilities, risk management, or quality of care.

Conduct visual field tests to measure field of vision.

Explain policies, procedures, or services to patients using medical or administrative knowledge.

Conduct tests to determine cerebral death, the absence of brain activity, or the probability of recovery from a coma.

Refer patients to appropriate health care services or resources.

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