What is a radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk and how to become one

Key steps to become a radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk

1. Explore radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk education requirements

   Most common radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk degrees

   Master's

   23.8 %

   Associate

   23.8 %

   Certificate

   19.0 %

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2. Start to develop specific radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk skills

   Skills	Percentages
   Transcription	42.73%
   Dictation	38.47%
   Appointment Scheduling	18.80%

3. Complete relevant radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 1-3 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerks learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk resumes.

4. Research radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk duties and responsibilities

   • Manage patient transportation from room to room, discharges, admissions, surgery exam transportation and in hospital house transport.
   • Utilize computer to transcribe and administer dictation for individual patient charts.
   • general x-ray reports/ultrasound angiograms nuclear medicine mammography
   • Greet veterans arriving at clinic, ensuring accurate and timely check-in for schedule appointment and walk-in appointment requests.

5. Prepare your radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk resume

   When your background is strong enough, you can start writing your radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk resume.

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6. Apply for radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a radiology transcriptionist/radiology clerk job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams