Radiology secretaries
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A radiology secretary performs clerical duties for radiologic technicians. Radiology secretaries work in an industry that uses X-ray imaging to diagnose medical problems and injuries. They work in hospitals and other health care facilities.
Basics
Radiology secretaries perform everyday office tasks such as answering phones and greeting patients, but they also may handle responsibilities specific to their industry. That includes filing images, faxing reports of results to physicians' offices and scheduling appointments.
Skills
Radiology secretaries must be able to juggle many tasks and follow the instructions of a supervisor. They should be accomplished typists, know computers and office equipment and have sound communication skills.
Education
Most radiology secretaries can get hired with no more than a high school diploma. Some are required to have previous experience in the secretarial field.
Prospects
The number of jobs for secretaries in the medical field is expected to increase by 27 percent through 2018, according to the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. That is more than double the average for all occupations.
Earnings
According to PayScale.com, medical secretaries earned anywhere from $24,000 to nearly $34,000 per year in June 2010.
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