Independent MT study
Posted By: Ansly on 2009-05-08
In Reply to: Have you searched places like Alibris.com and ebay, etc.? - sm
ebay, yes, alibris, no, I will check that now, thanks :)
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Independent MT study
I am training on my own at home with Medical Transcription Fundamentals By Diane Gilmore but I have no access to the answer keys to check myself. I have contacted the publisher but I think you have to be affiliated with a school to access that content. Does anyone know how I can obtain the answer keys to the book work and the dictation files provided? I am currently at a stand still because I have no idea if my transcriptions are accurate. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks!
ind. study
I am doing this as a boost for myself before I actually start an MT school later in the year. My current job will run out then and that is when I will devote full time to my school but right now, I want to prep myself as much as I can.
sleep study
usually they are polysomnography to document sleep onset, REM, limb movements done in a sleep lab most often for people who have apnea problems and need CPAP.
study groups
was just wondering if there are any student study groups that anyone knows of that are accepting midway students
I would study terminology and if you can
get some practice tapes to use that would help. I know there are places on-line where you can test (google for them) to get an idea of where your weaknesses/strengths are. I don't know if your weakness is terminology or grammar or both and since you aren't getting your tests back and no one is telling you what you did wrong you may not know what the problem is.
If there is a test you can do on-line that you could do and send me and I could also hear the dictation I would be glad to give you some feedback.
looking for study buddies!
I am hoping to find some others out there that are studying out of medical transcription:fundamentals and practice. I was hoping to form an email study group, we can all help each other out, help with words and formatting, and the such. If you are interested, just email me, and we can all help each other out. It doesn't matter where in the book you are, figure that if I can get a plethera of people together, than we can all help each other!
Email if interested!
Independent
You can send mass mailing out to all docs in your area just letting them know you are willing and able to work as regular or to fill in for their regular transcriptionists when needed which is how I got my start at .10/line as a very very newbie and now make .15/line and transcribing independently for three docs. No benefits but that's ok - love the freedom of being my own boss. Initially sent out 75 letters - got three responses which was good enough. Good luck to you!!!!
You need to look for independent
contractor status. This allows you some flexibility in scheduling with your toddlers in tow.
its a study they do while you are sleeping to check
for oxygen saturation, breathing patterns, sleep patterns, and other things
Employment after home study
I was wondering about the same thing. Who would hire you after home study, and who will hire with only one year experience; or no experience outside the home. I have a little hospital experience, but years ago.
What type of education did you get? What did you study?
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Independent contractors
Be wary of independent contractors. Some of these job offers may be nothing more than scams. They offer a certain wage per line, send you a HIPPA agreement to sign, charge you for free downloadable software, and then you never hear from them again. Finding work as a "newbie" can sometimes be even harder than you imagined.
Sorry, that should say as an Independent Contractor (nm)
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Being an independent guarantees...
…really nothing that I see so far. I have accepted a job as an independent and guess what? They asked what hours and which days I would be willing to work for them. I told them the hrs and days and because I really wanted, really wanted to work for this particular place, it was OK for me. Now I know lots will say well you should be their employee. I do not need the benefits, hubby carries those and I, knowing what work this particular place had, was more than willing to go along with their needs. That is the part of being a transcriptionist. I fit into what they need, not whaas I wanted. This person sounds like they have a lot of growing up to do.....
Any independent MTs using microcassettes ?
Having a problem with one of my docs tapes. One report will be fine and then the volume gets really loud and muffled sounding....so muffled that it's hard to determine lab values accurately. He's ready to ditch the microcassette and go digital. I have no clue what I would need to transcribe digital. Right now I'm using a Sony microcassette transcribing unit. Any suggestions ?? Thanks !!
re: independent studier
I am an M-Tec student, and I have to add that I am a very independent person; I don't ask very many questions of my instructor. I pretty much do what my syllabus says, learn the material, and send in my assignments. I do, however, appreciate the fact that she is there when I do need her. She gives excellent feedback on my graded assignments as to what I missed and why I missed it. The "why" part is invaluable; I need to understand why you do this or that in order of it to stick in my head. If you're not getting that from a book and have no instructor to turn to, how will you learn? JMHO.
I printed a list of mine and I study over them and
For quick reference.
Cardiology/Sleep Study Transcribers
I am looking for other Transcriptionist that have cardiology and sleep study backgrounds. I am a newer MT, I am starting a cardiology and sleep study transcription account next week and have never transcribed for this specialty.
I wanted to know if there are specific word books or websites that you find helpful and are there specific things that you could tell me about the specialty that may help me?
I would appreciate any feedback
Thanks,
Angie
independent contractor means you are sm
working for yourself and not for them. You must pay all your taxes including the other side of your SS tax called self-employment tax.
Six cents per line is a good rate for a newbie with no experience but not for an independent contractor especially having to invest in equipment. I would work for a company that made me an employee for a couple years.
Yes, you are correct. IC=Independent Contractor.
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Independent Contracting questions
I am currently subcontracting with a company and I enjoy the work, but as a new transcriptionist, there isn't much of it. I was wondering if anyone had any experiences to share with how they found an independent contracting job.
I'm actually searching for something to supplement the job I have. I would like to work with one doctor if possible, but I don't know if that is possible. I'm hoping that someone had started out working with one doctor and then added on doctors when they felt their work with the first doctor was consistently good.
I am really just looking for some information and advice to figure out how to do what I have mentioned above.
Thank you,
Dara
question regarding independent contracting
Hi. I am a new MT and worked for over a year as an independent contractor for an MT transcription company. I would like to know what form do I need from them that is required in filing for my income tax return? Thank you in advance for the info.
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