All I know is I always see newbies crying about no experience and they can't get jobs sm
Posted By: MT2RN on 2006-04-25
In Reply to: No, it isn't better than nothing. Accepting low pay - ruins the market for EVERYONE. nm
makes sense to me to get your foot in anyway you can. If there was an overabundance of jobs willing to take newbies, the price would go up. It didn't. It's going down. So they either have to just keep applying day in, day out, with an occasional test thrown in, or they can spend their "waiting period" actually gaining valuable experience. It's pretty rare to find ANY company willing to take on newbies. I think expecting them to pay full price would be unrealistic.
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Newbies looking for jobs!
Regarding the recent posts from those looking for a job - I cannot stress enough that you should really consider looking in your local newspaper for an in-office job to start with. Sometimes you can find a job as a "medical secretary" that combines transcription work with filing, answering phones, etc. If you have gone through a program such as At Home Professionals, a lot of the national transcription companies will not even consider you. It is simply not realistic for you to think you can obtain employment working at home with no experience during these times. The jobs that are available are being offered to those experienced MTs from companies such as Medquist or OSI. The important thing right now is for you to get your foot in the door. I am telling you what worked for me when I first started out. If there are no jobs listed in your local paper, start calling some local physician offices and hospitals just to check things out.
That being said, I wish you all the best. Be persistent and willing to take a job that might not be your dream job at first, since you so badly need some experience. Good luck to all new graduates!
JOBS FOR NEWBIES
Ask them all if they have a mentoring program. I know Focus Infomatics in Massachusetts is a good one. At the last local AAMT meeting there was talk of mentoring programs being started by the association to address this famous "Catch-22" problem we have.
And why didn't your instructor coach you in jobhunting? I've been adding that to my curriculum for years.
Rosie in Maine
jobs at home for newbies?
I just wondered before I begin training, how hard is it for someone just out of MT training to get work at home?
Hard to find MT jobs for newbies
I attended TechSkills. The course was 32 weeks. I have a desire of being a transcriptionist. By me being a firm believer that I can make a career of being a transcriptionist, my positive attend has brought me a long way.
Hard to find MT jobs for newbies
Lisa, unfortunately I expect that you are going to have a hard time getting a job with your current English-language skills. Even from these brief messages that you have posted, it is patently obvious that English is not your first language. In any type of transcribing or editing position fluency in English is one of the first requirements; if you don't have that, you are not likely to succeed.
Hard to find MT jobs for newbies
Ian, Please consider a career in MT. I have been truly rewarded as my career has changed from working outside the home as a surgical technologist to a full time mom. The field is growing by leaps and bounds especially with all of the outsourcing that is going on. this would allow you to work at home if you wish and work at your own pace. You would not regret it. Now as for the school, VLC is an excellent choice, but remember that you get out of it what you put in it. I am a graduate and have been working steady for the past 2 years and am now preparing to take the AAMT certification.
Good luck on your choice.
Message for newbies seeking jobs
Please go to www.careerbuilder.com. On the left hand side, enter into 'keyword' box, 'transcription work from home'. Do not enter a city or state or category. Now click on 'search'. There are several jobs her for transcriptionists with little experience. Some of them require that you live in a certain area. Many of them do not. When you call to inquire about these positions, make sure that it's not some sort of school thing that requires you to pay a fee. I hope this is helpful.
When I was applying for jobs and I had no experience,
was "real," but it was school experience and not work experience. I made sure they knew the difference. I didn't want to insult their intelligence, but I did want them to know that I at least had some familiarity with the various fields, if not direct experience. Most of them were just fine with that, so long as I was upfront about it.
yes, everyone wants experience and newbies want to ge more training yet same pay...sm
it's difficult for me to work with somebody, help them with their equipment, research, references, developing an instinct, proofing their work, QA, giving suggestions on productivity, etc. yet they still want to be paid what an experience MT is paid. I hired someone last week that was plug 'n' play. In a week, she was up to speed on the account and we never looked back. If I have to work with a brand new newbie, you better not ask me to pay you what I'm paying my other transcriptionists. That's all I can say. 
Most jobs only want 2 yrs of experience. Start testing again and
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Oh, for crying out loud...
I'm really sick and tired of reading this garbage about CS, started by a couple of grads (I wonder is that you above, haggis?) who got their noses in a snit wayyy back when, all because either CS didn't kowtow to their grandiose "suggestions" on how to improve their course, or they decided it was the best way to suck up to the people over at a certain message board (ironically, sponsored by the very two schools you are insisting on.) You can count the number of "dissatisfied" (and yet, curiously enough, still successful) grads on one hand. The rest are successful MTs who are happy with the education they received (and who knew enough to know what they didn't know, unlike the ones who gripe about CS...) I get the impression that these few believed they'd know it ALL when they graduated, which is a pretty stoopid assumption to make no matter WHAT school you graduate from.
CS is a great course for a reasonable price. No, you don't get ALL of the references you'll eventually need to work after the course, but that's simply not as big a deal as they make it out to be. Buy them later. I did, and got to write them off on my taxes, too. There is the infamous computer grader, true...but there ARE also HUMAN instructors, and they are terrific at answering your questions and making sure you understand your stuff. No matter how many times you ask.
As for the errors-yes, there were a few when I was taking the course a few years back, but even then, the course was not FULL of them (that's pure bull) and in no way does CS insist that finding them is part of your training! They are typos mainly-nothing of great importance, nothing that you shouldn't be able to realize for yourself, and certainly nothing that would teach you incorrectly! If that were the case, then not a one of CS's graduates would be as successful as we are.
Finally, might I add...if CS's course couldn't cut the mustard, would AAMT have given them its approval?
Look, I have nothing against Andrews and M-Tec. In no way am I putting them down. I'm sure they're terrific courses-they should be, considering the cost. But CS is a great alternative for those who cannot afford to go to either one.
Still plentiful jobs in MT if you want to do it in-house. Lots of jobs
s
I agree. Take it for the experience. It will take you 2 years of experience but you will easily
MT Jobs
I have been trying unsuccessfully to e-mail AAMT. I am interested in knowing why someone with prior experience cannot take an abbreviated course rather than the full course like M-Tec and Andrews provide. Of course, my experience is old, but I have basically kept abreast of what is going on in the MT world. All of the schools seem to want to give complete courses. In other words, everyone is treated like a beginner.
Thanks for any suggestions.
There are jobs
Jobs are available, but some companies don't want to put their resources into training new MTs. It's a costly process. Those that do hire new people prefer to hire from schools with a proven track record in providing solid training. I was offered a job with a large national before I even graduated, but I went to a top school. Even so, the company had to invest a lot of training and time in getting me up to speed. Choosing the right school is the key to doors opening when you graduate. If you didn't invest in a top-notch education, you may have to work harder to find that first job.
MT Jobs
Try Spheris.
LOOK AT ALL JOBS.
I have been doing this for three months, and I did the same thing on my resume. You might have to start at a low pay rate, but it will get you experience.
JUST HANG IN THERE!
Where are all the jobs
because I cannot find any since my graduation in November????? Need and appraciate any POSITIVE feedback.
jobs
Don't give up. I just graduated in November, and I applied to EVERY place I could. Even if they said that they only hire experienced MTs, I submitted a cover with my resume that asked for the opportunity to test. Of course, I got several denials, but I got a few takers, too. And, the great part is that I have been working since Thanksgiving!!! Keep looking, you'll get there!!!
Jobs MT
I read your post and would like information about Sten-Tel, Inc. I just recently graduated from Career Step in Nov. 2005 and need to get to work. You can e-mail me. Thanks
I have 2 IC jobs..
I still haven't finished the course. However, I have managed to get two great IC jobs paying 9 and 10 cpl for acute care while still taking the course. I love doing acute care. I think Career Step is excellent.:o) I'm sure the other schools are excellent too, but CS is the one I chose.
jobs
Try Premier Transcription Services, Inc.
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Subject: jobs
I love this board. I will use this in the future if I am stumped. I am done with school, involved in more training BUT now I need a JOB!! Does any one have a good job lead for me doing transcription? I was laid off at my waitressing job Tuesday for the winter! YIKES!
jobs
No one deserves a job more than any other person simply because they are a mother. LOL
Whether or not she is a mother, if she cannot provide services when the employer wants/needs, she doesn't deserve the job.
IT IS BUSINESS!!!
jobs
Where is this job. I would be intrested. I just finished courses online and don't know where to start looking. Thank you
Jobs
Check with your school first. They should have a list of companies/services that hire their students. Also, talk to other graduates of your program and find out where they are working.
Depending on what course you completed a lot of companies will waive their experience requirements and let you test. I know that RI Unlimited lets grads from the top 3 test, but I don't know if they are hiring newbies right now.
Jobs
I have a year of on the job training with a company who has gone downhill. Any suggestions as to a company that would hire me. I am a stay at home mom who is trying to provide for her family without having to pay the high prices for daycare. I have done radiology, mammography, and pain management.
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I have done MRI/CT, and cardiology testing reports. I did not mention those because I thought that it went with doing radiology. I do thank you for your advice.
Jobs = yes
Just type in Radiology transcription or medical transcription on the internet and you will find 100's of jobs to apply for online. That's exactly what I did and it paid off. Be picky and take your time on the tests.
Jobs
Does CareerStep not have a placement program. I thought they did.
Jobs
I graduated from Career Step about 6 months ago. I have a job with Focus Infomatics. I also had an offer from MedGarde. They do hire new graduates. I hope you find a job soon!
Me too, But where are these jobs?
I worked as a nurse in psych, dementia and behavioral health before becoming MT. I would love to find this type transcription work. I haven't found this kind of MT work yet, and I've been looking too.
jobs
Seems to me if you have extensive experience you should be able to find a job.
jobs
I am a "newbie" just having finished my medical transcription course. can anyone point me in the direction of companies that will hire a rookie who wants to work from home?
MT jobs
 How many of you have finished school (pls state which one) and started working soon after? Need to know!
GO WITH USA JOBS!
The companies who hire only USA workers proudly post that on their websites. Support them. Help them grow. They do not hire someone to do 4 hours a day and call it full time. They can not afford to waste valued MT time because we are all they have. The reason you do not have enough work is because the companies are doing ALOT more outsourcing since January 1. That is not going to stop. Competition is fierce. Older MTs are getting put out of their jobs due to outsourcing and EMR. Land yourself a job with a U.S. company and even if they lose your account because the client wants to outsource, they will do everything they can to keep you and provide you with other work as their companies grow.
Jobs
Hello everyone, my name is Renee, and I am new to this board.. I have finished a school online and I have 1 years experience, and I am having alot of difficulty finding a job with hardly no experience... Can anyone suggest any companies that give entry level or a years experience a try...Thanks in advance!!!!
Jobs
Hello everyone, my name is Renee, and I am new to this board.. I have finished a school online and I have 1 years experience, and I am having alot of difficulty finding a job with hardly no experience... Can anyone suggest any companies that give entry level or a years experience a try...Thanks in advance!!!!
Want to change jobs
I'm currently a CVT in AZ and while I enjoy working with the animals and the medical aspect of it. It has started to physicaly get harder on me. I am looking at schools for MT and want honest opinions which schools to avoid and which are good. Do they need to be accredited? and with who. I currently have an appointment with Techskills. Thanks in advance for all replies
finding jobs
Alicia,
I completely understand what you are saying. You said NOTHING about pay and just want a job. Just ignore the nasty attitudes. People like that obviously have nothing better to do than to get their BP pumped over petty things. As for your question, I found out through my own experience when looking that sometimes even if they say 1-2 years experience, some will still allow you to test. Quite a few companies were willing to test me even though they stated they wanted experience. I say apply to everybody that requires 2 years or less. Worst that can happen is they say no.
Here's a tidbit on the ladies who have a hard time keeping the peace, next time you go "off" on somebody, you may want to stop and think about it. She could be the neighbor that made sure you had a few hot meals after the loss of a loved one. You can easily say what needs to be said without being catty, leave that to the tweens!
God bless and Happy Holidays!
Where are all of the MT jobs I heard about?
I completed my MT training in September, and have not been able to find a job. EVERYONE tells me the same thing - they need someone with experience! As part of my training, I typed so many reports for all different specialties - isn't that experience? Any ideas where graduate students can go to get a hospital, clinic, doctor, nursing home or MT service to give me a chance? I am willing to take any typing or dictation test. I got into this field because I thought there was a demand for the work. Could have fooled me...
Newbie Jobs
I graduated from At-Home Professions April 2004 and started working immediately for a company called MediVoxx (then it was called Continuum Technologies). I still work for them and I also do side work for another doc. Hang in there and keep looking!
I do MT placement and I have more jobs for MTs than ever before
I'm beginning to wonder if there might be a large segment of MTs on this board right now who are not in the top group as far as performance and education. I'm shocked to see what some of you are claiming that you are making. I haven't seen income that low in any of the people I've been placing.
but why do they have so much trouble getting jobs?
I know half a dozen community colleges that don't teach medical transcription anymore because none of their graduates could get jobs. Why is that?
Testing for jobs
I know exactly what you are going through. Even after being an MT for almost 3 years give or take a few months, it can still be hard to get a foot in the door. Keep checking this site for openings and call around to the hospitals and clinics to see what service the use. Each time you test, you are getting a tad more experience in your belt...
Good Luck and keep trying!!!
Jobs are going overseas anyway -
wonder how they're trained. It's a bunch of garbage that you need all this "schooling." Look at the schooling these doctors have - any they still can't talk! - Mumbling, slurring, etc. Required schooling for becoming an MT is over rated.
Not many coding jobs
nm
That's ridiculous. There will always be MT jobs.
People have been saying for at least 25 years that MT is disappearing.
If you think about it, how on earth could EVERY SINGLE hospital, EVERY SINGLE doctor's office, EVERY SINGLE MTSO give their work to offshore companies?
It is mindboggling that you would even think that was possible. Do you have any idea how many hospitals, doctors, MTSOs there are in the US?
Thhis "the sky is falling" attitude is just so ridiculous.
Some jobs are only 20 hrs a week, but you will need
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Transcription Jobs
seeking a transcription job i can do from home. don't have the medical, just general. anybody know where i should begin?
Transcription jobs.....
You can try guru.com, if you don't mind bidding on jobs. There are lots of general transcription jobs there.
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