Mammography is a type of medical test that uses x-ray radiation to take photographs of the interior structure of a woman's breast tissue. Medical transcriptionists are professionals who edit patients' medical records following tests such as mammograms.
Function
Mammography medical transcriptionists listen to dictation made by radiologists concerning the results of mammograms and turn these spoken words into written text for retention in medical records.
Types
Some mammography medical transcriptionists work for an outpatient care center that perform mammograms or for the radiology department of a hospital. Others work for services that perform mammography transcription for a number of different centers or hospitals.
Environment
Because mammography transcriptionists obtain dictation records through on-line services or email, many have the ability to work from home, according to their own schedules, explains the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Others work in offices during daylight weekday hours.
Requirements
Successful mammography medical transcriptionists are quick and accurate typists. Working from home requires self-discipline as well as time management and organizational skills.
Education
To learn the medical terminology necessary for success in the field, mammography medical transcriptionists complete a one-year certificate or two-year associate degree program in medical transcription.
Compensation
In May 2008, the average annual salary for medical transcriptionists was $32,960, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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