Darn the Luck! Thought I nailed test!
Posted By: toomuchfun on 2007-11-18
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I'm fairly new, fairly old. Ha! Old should count as a little more experience! Ha!
I took a test with Medquist and could have sworn that I nailed it! I crossed my "t's", dotted my "i's". BUT they said I didn't pass the test. They didn't have the details of the test. Does anyone know if they count time? I spent a lot of time BECAUSE everytime I lifted my foot, the dictation went back to the beginning! I couldn't get the file onto Express Scribe, just onto the MP3 player.
Soooo... I have looked on eBay, Amazon and HPI websites and have ordered textbooks, new and used, to continue study. These should also give me a head start if and when I get a chance to study with one of the BIG schools! Also picked up ideas from some of the posts here.
Some books are H&P A Nonphysician's Guide to the Medical History, The Language of Medicine by Chaboer, and an anatomy & physiology book - Memmier's The Structure & Function of the Human Body, 8th ed. So newbies, don't stop studying!
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Just thought I would give some food for thought. nm.
Moneywise...........not a darn thing! Just a worthless piece
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I thought that was what I was doing???
Actually, I have been in this profession for a few years, and when I refer to seasoned MT's, I put myself in that category as well.
THAT IS WHAT I THOUGHT!
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Thought I was...
until I started my course at M-TEC. I feel like I have to learn it all over again! Commas and hyphens are my big problems, but they are getting better as as I go along! :)
I thought it had to be a joke too. nm
Just thought I offer (sm)
this link to HPI's website. They have helpful books and other resources. I don't work for them, but I like their Radiology Imaging Words and Phrases book and some others.
I thought I was learning a new
regional phrase and I was gonna ask where you are from!
I can't answer your question because I'm not new. But hang in there. 
After school I thought about doing the same...
different......From what I looked up and what I am working with right now are completely different. I don't think that it helped me out much besides making me more confused!
Good luck
I thought CS was a good fit for me...
and I was hired as an MT before I finished the course. I do have medical background from previous college work though so I new my stuff, but their program was a good fit for me. Good luck!
Food for Thought...
While reading a lot of the posts on this board, I see that grammar usage in posts is brought up A LOT. While I understand that many of us come here to relax and kick back, this is my idea...
Say you were a newbie that posted on here about wanting to find a mentor or job. If your post is littered with incorrect grammar and spelling, the chances of someone replying to you is thin. However, if you were to take the time to write correctly, maybe someone will see your post and email you back!
I was one of those lucky ones who made a few really good contacts and even better friends on this site, and I am now working in my first job. It isn't the worst job, isn't the best job, but I'm learning a ton and I know it is a stepping stone to where I want to be one day. I seriously doubt that any of those would have started to talk to me or email me back with helpful insights had I used slang and poor grammar and/or spelling.
I'm not trying to start a war, I just thought it was something to put out there! Good luck, and congratulations to all of you who just graduated or are about too! I know I'm happy to be out!!!
Have you thought about just going to work inhouse
It's best to do that.
If your focus is to work at home, you probably will not fare well with this career -- one really has to want to do MT work to be successful at it and productive.
Do what's best for your career -- go work inhouse for at least 2 years in a hospital setting, learning every dictator, every worktype, until you are competent on it.
Then you will easily find work and be a equipped to focus on your production.
i thought this was for the new MT, not the MT who knows everything in the entire world..
oh brother.
Just glanced here for a second, and thought I'd share ...
When I first started, I thought I knew a lot from what I learned in school. They never tell you that it'll be 1000 times harder than your courses. It's tough to jump into the "real" and find out how different it really is.
I used to QA, and I can't speak for anyone but myself, but anything I EVER corrected was NOT a personal slight. And while I knew it was rough for the newbies to get constant feedback, I hoped they understood that I wasn't doing it to make them feel bad - I was doing it to uphold quality that I was responsible for.
I know it's tough, but try to look at all of the "nitpicking" as an opportunity to be a better transcriptionist. The harder they are on you now, the faster you'll become a solid, fantastic transcriptionist. The more you can be thankful for the feedback, rather than let it get you down, the less feedback you'll need to receive in the future.
Good luck! I know you'll get there. This is the hardest part, and you're already partway through it.
I thought she was talking about the E school
Right, that couldn't have been M-Tec. Wonder if the person attended that school with the name that looks like M-Tec?
Couldn't have been Andrews, either. They provide quality references as part of the course, so you don't pay extra. They're the ones some nationals require you to have. They use SUM and now include the ESL set. Their instructors teach different modules, so you learn to deal with a variety of QA approaches and styles, but they all use the same guidelines. They also help you see what can vary, so there's no surprise later. They doesn't require attendance at online classes, but they provide technical support even for grads, even years later. Support for jobs begins at enrollment with focus on employer needs and how to fit with that and you get access to employer recommendations well before graduation. Andrews simply has a list of employers who will hire their grads even if they otherwise require years of experience. I don't think they've ever had a grad who had trouble getting a job and most seem to get the job of their choice. They also remove problem employers from their list as soon as they hear about undesirable practices so that their grads don't get burned. So, whatever school that woman went to, it wasn't Andrews, either.
I thought the thread was for everyone...not just newbies BTW are you a newbie? nm
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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.
thought it soundy pretty scammy...
thanks for the heads up...thought it sounded pretty fishy/scammy. I just need to find something ASAP and am really getting aggravated with the whole job search drama. Any input or help would be greatly appreciated.
On sedond thought, when I do a word count on
MS word with a 65 cpl the lines are more than what I get paid for actual lines. So it seems like I am getting ripped off.
That is what I don't understand
I really do wish you the best of luck. SM
This is not a matter of being the grammar police, but I have to be honest in saying that your grammar skills are lacking to some degree. Many misuses of proper grammar in your post. As a former MTSO, I would be somewhat reluctant to hire you in a field that relies heavily on a firm grasp on command of the English language. Too many mistakes in my opinion. I really do not mean this to be vicious, but would like the industry to realize that there are too many in this profession who do not qualify to do this job. Our industry is in too much danger at present, and those who lack the basics of grammar before even beginning to tackle the more complicated aspect of the medical terminology and knowledge, are contributing to the problem.
Best of luck!
I will keep my fingers crossed that you get the job!
Any luck?
Hello,
I just started looking for work too. Have you had any luck yet? I was just looking at the Freedom Type website. Have you heard anything about them? Also, have you tried ETrans Plus they will let you test no matter what so you have a chance to prove your skills before they decide. Good luck. =0)
I wish you (and me) luck
I graduted last January, and still have no job in transcription. I have tried local offices as well as online companies. Nothing is working out for me. No one wants new grads right now. I guess that they can be extra picky in this economy. All I know is that my school has told me I will have a hard time finding work if I go more than six months without working in transcription. Well, that time is not so far away now. I feel like my school fibbed a bit, acting like this career was so "in demand" and keeping me thinking I would find work quickly. I'm starting to think I wasted my time and money on getting that certificate. I'm still trying, though, sending out resumes every week and usually hearing nothing, and nothing good when I do hear from a company.
Good luck!
Appy anywhere and everywhere. There are a lot of companies who say they require at least 2 years experience, but you would be surprised at how many will give someone who has just graduated a chance. If you pass their test they will hire you, 2 years or not. I know from experience. I graduated last year and I applied to every ad that had a 2 year minimum, before I graduated. I got hired 1 week before I graduated, and I have been working ever since. Good Luck!
Good luck!
You can't give up hope if this is the field you want to work in. I had been doing my job for 17 years and needed something new. I did a lot of research and liked the opportunites that being an MT provided. I'm sure it would not be for everybody, but I love what I do and have great docs to transcribe for. Plus, perhaps more important, it is an ongoing learning process. I like to stay challenged and this job certainly does that. Good luck to you!!
A stroke of luck!
This was a stroke of luck! You managed to avoid a PROBLEM EMPLOYEE!
Nobody ever believes how much your "email appearance" says about you.
Good luck
I am sorry they are attacking you too. I too got a "tip" about my grammar. I misspelled on word. I would normally spellcheck everything I post unfortunately this forum doesn't offer that option. I worked for a few year with any MT training. I had gone to premed school. I have moved and haven't found a local company yet, I have to say for a new MT that is the way to go. Don't get too down on yourself.
GOOD LUCK
in your pursuit in this. Just a thought but are there any physical therapy groups in your area? I have a private account where the physical therapists dictate on microcasette tapes, I pickup, type them on my machine at home and print them on their letterhead and sticky paper and then return them and pick up the next batch. PT is not really hard and just added their terms to my Expander and even made my own templates. Charge enough (like 10-11 centes a line) but you can deduct your mileage and supplies.
Good Luck!
Hope it goes great for you :)
Good luck to you
I also sent you an email!
Good Luck.
It's tough getting a job even with experience. I have over 10 years experience but unfortunately it's not recent. I took time off to raise my kids and wanted to get back into the fiel but found it difficult to even have the opportunity to test. I enrolled in M-Tec and it has been well worth the investment. Good luck!
Good luck
make sure this is the field you want to work. It is not all the "schools" say it will be, unfortunately. If you have had NO prior medical experience, all the schools will do is give you a basic course. They will not tell you that when you apply for a job you will be starting out at 7 to 8 cents per line (and that is being generous). You will be assigned accounts where you may have to spend 30 min per report before you learn it thereby reducing your pay to less than minimum wage. Just make sure that this is what you WANT to do.. and do not believe anyone who tells you that this is GREAT money and a GREAT job. I know, I've been doing this for many years and over the years have lost money because of corporate b.s.
Good luck!
I am taking the longer route because I don't have any other experience in the med field (nursing, etc.) I figured that a bit more upfront (a budget breaker for me too) would pay off in the long run with me able to get up to speed in the real transcription world faster, thus making more money sooner. That's why I chose to go with the longer program :)
Good luck in your studies!
Good luck...
I just got hired on. It seems like it took them about a week to get back with me on the transcription part, another week or so to get back with me on the written part, and another week or so to do the online interview. I am not sure if they are still hiring or not, but usually if you don't pass you hear back pretty quickly (or so I have found)! :) Good luck! I am pretty excited to start, I train on Wednesday!
Good luck to you...
experience! Glad you found a company! 
Good Luck
Good luck finding a job. I took a course that was not through one of the top 3 schools and finally found a job at home, online, and I got ripped off after working there for 8 months as their checks started bouncing. Needless to say I could not find another job because I did not have enough experience and I did not take the right course. I was forced to go back to work in the field that I was in before I quit to work at home. You have to be careful. I wasted thousands of dollars and really got nowhere. If it looks too good to be true, it is.
Any new grads having better luck?
I graduated from one of the top 3 MT schools at the end of October with a 96% GPA. I have sent my resume, filled out applications, and taken tests to the point of losing count. The majority of the companies have not responded back (I still don't know if I've even passed or failed the tests I've taken), the few that have responded say they are not hiring at this time or not hiring new graduates or entry level or their company is reorganizing. I keep telling myself this is all part of the economic problems we are having, but I can’t help feel somewhat discouraged. I would appreciate anyone out there with some input about their job hunting. Thanks!
Good Luck! sm
You're proofreading and catching your errors already - that's definitely a good thing :)
thanks mtstudent! Good luck to you! :) nm
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Congratulations and good luck to you!
:-)
good luck getting paid
I work there and twice they shorted my pay and my check didn't even come this time. They don't have direct deposit, just one very hateful payroll clerk who acts like it just kills her to answer a question.
Congrats and good luck to you!
:-)
Good luck Christie and be sure to let us know when you get your job.
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Good Luck Phyllis
I happy you got the job. Good luck with it.
...Good luck to you! You'll get there...nm
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..Good Luck on your new path! NM
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Way to go! Good luck and God Bless.
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Any luck with Penn Foster?
Has anyone graduated from Penn Foster and had any luck finding a job?
How exciting! Good luck!
I have 20 years of experience, and I was just as excited when I passed a test and was called within an hour. That thrill never fades!
You should use them. You'd be using them in your work day, wouldn't ya? Good luck. nm
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I have never heard a complaint or bad thing about either one. Good luck to you. nm
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