qualifications
Posted By: stillmting on 2009-07-20
In Reply to: Jobs and platforms - mtme
I'm confused. Do you think you should qualify for every job? I don't see listing the specific platform as any different than saying must have a C-phone or must have Word 2000.
Being an MT for 30 years is laudable but I'm not sure where it means you would fit every MT scenario.
If an MTSO has a client using XX platform, wouldn't it make sense then to have people who know how to use it?? Or perhaps I'm missing the point.
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OSi's qualifications vs. other companies
This is on the job board from ANOTHER company seeking a QA Director
Qualifications
* 25 years as an MT in acute care environment
* 10 years in QA with QA management experience a plus
* credentials as CMT required, RHIA or RHIT preferable, not required.
OSi's QA Director has been an MT only for 2 years, can't spell, can't punctuate, can't manage, spends her time on this forum, but her promotion came because she threatened to go on strike because they initially offered the job to someone who was actually qualified to do the job.
The QA's who haven't been fired are quitting because she's looney and nobody can work for her.
Who takes care of her 7 younguns?
Qualifications for benefits
I'm compiling some information for another MT who doesn't visit message boards very often and hoped you all could be of some assistance. She's always been an IC and is now needing to find a FT employee position because of changes in her family situation.
I'll put my questions in list format so they can be copied and pasted with your answers. Thanks for your time.
1. What is the name of the company you are working for?
2. Would you recommend it to another MT? If not, why?
3. How many hours and/or lines per week are required for FT status?
4. Is the health insurance a good plan and relatively affordable for 2 adults (no children)?
5. How often in the past few months have you been out of work?
Thanks again. I really appreciate any information you can provide for her. I've only worked for 2 companies since starting in MT so I don't know that much about all the options out there.
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Need advice on Editing/QA qualifications
I have 15 years inhouse, but we are being outsourced. Several coworkers have gone to work for different nationals, and I am weighing working as an MT vs. QA or editor. I would like advice on what would be best to do or to expect. I have learned the following about several companies, none of which is consistent:
Company 1: QA manager has a BA in Political Science. She runs the department as a manager only. The QA people who are chosen have at least 10 years of experience and appear to be very knowledgeable. Most of them are very helpful and are available around the clock. Most accounts have plenty of work, but a lot of ESL.
Company 2: QA manager has many years in the field and supervises QA people with also many years of experience. They have a separate Document Completion department that does nothing but fill in blanks, but it is managed by a nurse with a Bachelor's degree. They have virtual round-the-clock coverage, and you can call them for an answer or to listen to the job you are working on. They are very helpful and friendly. I hear that MTs frequently run out of work.
Company 3: Not impressed because of favoritism here. A highly qualified QA manager with years of experience, including teaching, was moved to a lateral position after a few days by a power seeker with only 2 years' experience as an MT. After that, most of the QA department either quit or was fired. The new QA director does actual QA herself but does not get along well with everyone. Some of the QA department is helpful and some are not. They also promote some after only a few months with the company regardless of experience, which creates hard feelings among those with more longevity and experience. Very poor coverage at night and on the weekend. Plenty of work on most accounts.
Company 4: Editing and QA is separate. They require 10 years' experience as an Editor and 15 years' experience in QA. The QA and editing managers distribute the work and work as managers only but they are very approachable. The QA people are knowledgeable but most of them feel superior to the MTs. Most of the editors are fine but get frustrated if easy blanks are left and also seem to be too glad to report it, almost like tattling beyond necessity. Plenty of work.
As you can see, these are all very different, and I wonder if I would be better off to just remain an MT. However, I don't want my work screened by someone who is "just starting out" as an MT. I cannot figure out why the standards are so different. If you work for these companies, you know who they are. I just don't know where to turn. Help!
okay, what are your qualifications to make such a statement??...
There are several 100 MTs at Cymed who depend on their jobs and do not need extra stress right now. Who did you work for that this happened to? Does your situation truly impact the current situation? Inquiring minds want to know.
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