As Mr. Tech Support so accurately said...
Posted By: X on 2009-05-11
In Reply to: experience - bip
'this profession is not at all about 'fast typing', it is about 'knowledge.'
It does not matter if you type fast or slow, if you don't know what you should type.
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Thought I would point out that you misspelled accurately
since you seem to be so keen on everyone being accurate around here.
Thanks to both of you for your support
I'll try to check around about ADAM.
support
I took the AHP course about 11 years ago but before I finished the course, I was hired by a group of doctors. I have worked for them for the past 10 years. I was going to go back and finish the course but they more or less trained me for what they needed. I thought the course was okay because it was all I knew about at the time. I did not have this forum to know what else was out there. I know that in order to work for a national company or a hospital, I would have to take a refresher course that is offered by one of the "Top 3" schools. But I think that if you find a private practice physician who does not really emphasize following every rule in the BOS you should be okay. There are jobs out there.
AHP Support
I am also enrolled with AHP. I am almost done with Course 1 and I'm loving every minute of it. I have also read all the negative remarks about AHP, but I have to do what works best for me. I have been in touch with some people who have graduated from AHP and they are doing just fine. Good luck to everyone!!
Thanks for everyone's feedback and support
I wanted to let everyone know that I contacted a local hospital (Kalamazoo, MI) and they said they hire students who are still in training and graduates. She also said that as long as you have taken anatomy, psysiology, medical terminology and have computer/typing skills, they can show you the rest. They work side by side with you anywhere from 3 months to a year until they feel you are ready. The pay? $11 - $17 per hour. So, check with local hospitals in your area. That may be the best place to start out. I am planning on working on site for a while before I work from home. I could use the experience and support of fellow transcriptionists.
support group!
Misery loves company! How long have you been looking? Where did you train? I've been searching for months, but cant seem to get my foot in the door anywhere. Incredibly frustrating for me - I have a graduate level education, so i am no idiot, but still can't seem to land a job as a newbie MT. Grrrrr!
M-TEC graduate support
Hi Trina
I sent you a private message, but would be happy to talk with you further about looking for placement. I see that you have been employed since graduation, but I think what I am hearing is that you are not happy with your choice of companies and would like to make some changes? If you would email me, we can talk more about some options. M-Tec graduates have support for a lifetime, so don't forget to check the COC and graduate forums for some additional assistance.
I hope to hear from you soon.
Susan
Support for AHP students and graduates
I would like to get any support or encouragement from other people who have either completed the AHP course or are currently taking it. I have read so many negative comments in here about the program. I am about 3/4 through the MT course and am now getting a little worried. Please share your stories and job searches to give the rest of us some hope. If all you have is negative comments, please keep them to yourself. This is meant to be a support group. Thanks!
You may have a family to support, but so did those that you scammed... (nm)
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USCI graduate support
Have you tried calling the Grad Services Department?
I felt I had all the support I wanted when I needed it.
However, you need to remember that the course is self-study. You need to be prepared (and I think you are) to work mostly on your own because that is how it will be once you graduate and get a job. I think you will find that you do not need to contact them much, as that is the way their course is designed. Take advantage of the online student group they hold weekly, post on their message boards, and involve yourself. You get out of it what you put in. :-) I think you have the right idea!
I graduated in 9 months and had recruiters banging down my door to test with them. I was working within 2 days of graduation and never looked back. I still enjoy it after 5-1/2 years!
Anyone hear of TTS? (Transcription, Technology, and Support
I have been offered a job with TTS and can't find any info on them. They are located in New Hampshire. They had a job posting on the job seekers board here so I was hoping somebody had some information. Thank you!
Allie- you need good teacher support
Hi Allie,
If you received poor support at your community college, then they are probably not that good. But, I'd talk to the person who teaches the class before I gave up on them. It could be a matter of a clerk who didn't care enough and not a teacher problem. Good teachers made all the difference during my educations.
We require a teacher or counselor for every 6 to 10 students when we staff by training. We prefer experienced MTs be the contact person and teacher. Everyone wants to train at home now. But, except for the gifted, we all need teachers to help us when we get stuck. IMO, students don't get stuck in anatomy, physiology and terminology. They get stuck typing, doing good research and handling their computer correctly. They get lost in the templates and software too. Ideally, it would be nice to have a mentor, if not; you at least need to be sure you get a teacher for the transcription typing part of your lessons.
Med-Tech
Does anybody know anything about Med-Tech?
Neither. You should look into being a rad or U/S tech, or something
else in the medical field. That is, if you want a job over the next 5 years.
Med-Tech
The only two I know of that sometimes hire "newbies" are Med-Tech Resources and ProType. I have worked for Med-Tech for almost 2 years now. Their pay depends on the report types that you do. I do believe they are hiring right now, though.
Med-Tech
I live here in Atlanta and I am about to graduate from school in March. After I finish my externship I was looking at working for Med-Tech resources in Marietta. I an wondering if anyone has any new information about the company that would help. I have seen a few post here about them but they were old. If you have any information about shifts, pay, and staff helpfulness I would appreciate it. Thanks.
Med-Tech Resources
I have worked for this company for almost 2 years. No complaints; however, I am IC so really don't know what they would expect from full time.
Med-Tech website is
www.med-tech.net and that is the correct one for Northeast.
M-Tech or Andrews
I am about to apply for MT school and I am not sure which school to go to. I have read that M-Tech and Andrews are the best. Is this correct? If so, which one is the BEST?
Lisa/Tech Skills
Lisa,
Did you attend that in AZ? I almost did that but decided to go another way.
M-Tech vs. Career Step
Need advise/personal experiences to help in choosing between M-tech vs. Career Step. Do you feel that the higher tuition M-tech charges is worth it?? Was it helpful to have a mentor? Your response is greatly appreciated.
You can also do the tech school thing
You can also go to a technical college (if you happen to have the time). Most offer a certificate program (which is not the same as being certified as a CMT), of course. I think it costs a little less this way...at least for me. I went a couple of years ago and both semesters cost me $3500. Most also help you find the first job. I did an internship for a clinic and was hired after I finished the program. I worked in-house for one year and then at home the next. My starting salary was per hour (which I personally don't recommend, but at the time I did not know better). My starting yearly income was $22K gross (I think it was about $10-something per hour). I am now an independent contractor being paid by the line and last year I made $45K. Good luck to you...hope this helped in some way!
M-Tech wannabe...wish I could get the money together right now
I just finished 18 months training at a community college to become an MT and I am not marketable. The provided no books, no equipment, and only 3 months of actual transcription practice. It cost me 4 times as much as the M-Tech program and I walked away with nothing...now I'm back at square one. I've researched online schools and narrowed it down to M-Tech, but after reading the great posts about this school, I'm sold. I am not giving up becoming an MT.
I didn't go to Andrews or M-tech
So no, you do NOT need experience in order to get a job.
Just Ordered M-Tech's program
I just ordered M-Tech's program. What do I expect! I don't know if I am scared or exicited!
Do you mean Med-Tech Resources out of Georgia or another company? nm
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Agree with an outside school, but I went to a business & tech school. Great experience, better
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Considering M-Tech-tier 1 or tier 2
Anyone with knowledge on this subject please respond. I have no medical background and do not have a MT job secured. Is tier 1 a must?
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