Ok, I am needing to vent...
Posted By: Jenn on 2008-02-12
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I am in the middle of testing for Princeton Transcription and all was well until I actually went to the 2nd dictation. This guy is soooooo bad that I still can't figure out what he is saying at any speed and with all volumes turned all the way up. I understand that they are using the MTTest site to screen people, but they have a pretty lengthy section for the objective and pretty darn hard. Several tricky questions. The only reason I was even trying this company is because someone had said that they hire newbies. If they hire newbies this test is totally set up for none of us to ever pass it.
Wondering if I should just type a note saying the dictation was not audible for transcription or just leave lots of blanks. I know the more blanks I leave the less of a chance I have of finding out how I have truly done on these things.
I do know that in the real world of dictation this happens ALL THE TIME, but seriously to have him slurred to crap and so soft I can hear the background noise louder than him is ridiculous. Maybe the MTSOs/National Companies need to start training some of these docs just a little. I believe it could be done if they are truly this bad.
Ok. Thanks for letting me vent. Princeton Transcription- if you read this, shame on you!!!!
Jenn
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