Types of reports in radiology transcription

• Types of reports in radiology transcription - kat
  • a list - anon
    • If the radiologists are associated with a spine clinic - there's also, sm
    • good resource site? - Horski
  • Normal x-rays, CT scans, nuclear medicine - sm

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Did you leave a lot of blanks or guess?  Were you familiar with those work types?  Were the accents difficult?  Did you follow the BOS (BS)?

Of the 10 years' exp you have, is it well-rounded (including acute care and clinic).  Have you ever worked in house (in a hospital or clinic)?

Just some things to consider.  I wouldn't throw in the towel just because some national didn't like your test.  Consider a local service with specialties you are familiar with and ask the owner/QA person to help you with learning new ones.

I have been doing medical transcription for about 5 years now and I am very interested in getting into other areas such as auto insurance claims, police reports, interviews, etc.

I was wondering if anyone has ventured into this area  -I would like to try something new but do not even know where to start.

Thanks for any advice!

When starting your own transcription business typing radiology reports such as x-rays (plain films) and mammograms, what would be a reasonable price to charge a client per report?  Should I charge per report or per page as some rads read multiple exams under one study resulting in two page reports.

Thanks, that helps alot.

There is an advertisement in my local paper for an inhouse transcriptionist, radiology experience preferred.  I have about 6 years experience with family practice, also physical therapy, but very little radiology experience.  Is this a difficult speciality to learn?  Would I be wasting my time to apply?

Thanks--

I have been an MT for 6 years doing only medical record transcription.  I would like some feedback from individuals who currently do radiology transcription.  Would it be difficult for me to learn if I've only done acute care?  I see that many comment on this board reflect that a lot of people prefer radiology. What is it that you like about it? Is it easier than acute care?

Also, what is a good internet site to get sample reports?

Hi all - I am new to this board and am a radiology/cardiology Transcriptionist that would like to find a work from home job with benefits. I currently work in a clinic setting, and prior to that worked in an acute care hospital setting. I have been reading the job seekers and company boards and am so confused as to who is a good radiology company to work for and who is not. Can anyone tell me a place that they like to work for? I would love to hear some positive feedback on good companies if anyone is willing to share. You can also email me if you would like. Thank you very much.

Does this high income also pertain to radiology?

I have an interview tomorrow with a local hospital for a radiology position that is in-house.  They outsource all of their other transcription.  The job was advertised as per diem.  I have about 10 years acute care experience, as well as some clinic work.  I have done a bit of cardiology, but not really any radiology.  Trying to get an idea if this is an easy transition, what to expect from per diem, any specific good questions to ask?  Thank you so much for any input! 

Hi there:  I made the transition from Clinic to Radiology and loved it.  Have been typing radiology for 8 years now.  I wouldn't change it for the world.  Good luck.

I am really considering presenting the idea that we measure productivity on minutes transcribed instead of lines.  I don't know if management will go for it, but it seems like the best scenario considering all the trouble we've had.

Thanks again!

Hi,

  Just wondering if anyone out there has used this system for transcribing radiology reports and if you could tell me about it, such as ease of use, likes dislikes, line counts, etc.

Mimi

Hi. I've got an interview tomorrow for a radiology transcription position. I've been doing psychiatric, psychology, and some general medicine for the past 7 years. Anyone have any suggestions about what I should ask in the interview and how I can brush up speedily in this field if I'm tested on the spot. Any suggestions, ideas, etc. would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,

lines in a day it is considered cherrypicking? I just finished my shift for the day and had 3897 lines. Did I cherrypick? No! I can't see what work I'm getting until it shows up on my screen. I worked a total of 11 hours with my 3 breaks figured in. Yes, I did work 2 hours OT but they asked for OT so I sat and worked. I can work steadily for 3-4 hours and then get up and stretch. I had no normals except the ones that I put in myself for the doctors. I've been doing the same accounts for about 8 years and have tons of "normals" for a lot of the doctors. Once in a while they will change their wording to throw you off course. The only doctors that slow me down nowadays are the new residents who must talk for no less than 30 minutes for each patient. Out of the 132 charts I transcribed, I had about 65% ESLs. Just because some people type a lot of lines in a day does not mean that they are a cherrypicker.

That's one of the things I hate about some nationals. You should NOT be allowed to see the other line counts of your fellow workers because all these accusations happens. If you see someone with a constantly high line count, you automatically assume they are getting all the "good" doctors when it is not the case with a lot of people. It may be true in some cases but you're lumping everyone with a high line count into one group.