Transcriptionist researching MT
Posted By: tari on 2007-09-12
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I have 17 years as a legal Transcriptionist (court reporter) and have taken down several doctors through the years who read straight from their reports. I have a huge dictionary of medical terminology. Now, I know you probably think "who does she think she is", but I have burnt out on ct. reporting and want to transfer my steno machine skills into MT.
I have researched all the schools and, I agree, Andrews and the others given the "golden seal" so to speak by AAMT would probably be the best place to get educated. But I've already had 3 quarters of medical terminology and 17 years of listening to doctors from foreign countries, OB-GYNs, and my specialty is med/mal lawsuits. So I was wondering if taking an at-home course like Stratford has would be sufficient.
Do employers take into consideration my transcription background and medical classes? Are they still going to only take me serious if I go to one of the best schools? What is Stratford's reputation among the MT community?
Thanks, guys, for any info you can give me regarding my situation.
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Researching MT schools
I have been looking at futureMT. It looks like a fairly short, but comprehensive course. They guarantee to help you get a job. I worked in the medical field years ago and had some training in medical coding and billing. I would like to work from home and I just want to make sure that I know what I am getting into before I spend my money and time. Are the prospects good out there for getting a job? Do you have to have experience before someone will hire you? Any thoughts are appreciated.
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Being able to research is very important for an MT. It is never too early to begin. Try to find the Andrews website yourself by entering various keywords. On this site you can also do research. A lot of information about the top 3 schools can be found here. If you still have questions after gathering information, then you can approach the schools directly. Also go to the AHDI website where you will find information about schools. After doing all the above, then come back and ask specific questions so that we can give you specific answers. Being an MT is a hard job and constant learning.
I found the info by googling. Get used to researching,
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While you're researching the schools, be sure to get a good resume sm
and keep it updated at the local hospitals, services, etc. If you are really interested and have some training, you're chance of hospital work is better than having none. That is the best training ground you can find. Years ago I started at a local hospital with a semester of medical terminology. Those breaks are rare now, but you might get lucky.
In all honesty, though, you will probably have to take a "legitimate" course. I wish we could get the word out nationwide. I also know people who paid their money and still had no marketable skill. Good luck.
I think that is low for a transcriptionist...
But I see no reason fwhy an MT (just out of school, even) should work for $8 an hour. My sister started working for a lawyer (no experience whatsoever, only worked prior as a secretary at a church) for a starting salary of $13 hr. They hire girls to answer the phone in the office I work for $12 hr. Maybe the reason companies offer $8 is because we as MTs aren't presenting ourselves as professionals and too many of us are willing to work for $8 because we are "desperate" for a job. This is too hard of a profession with highly trained skills to be working for $8 an hour! Heck, Wal-Mart starts out more than that and I live in MS. Just my opinion, don't sell yourself short!
it is for the transcriptionist.
nm
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I would suggest that you steer yourself more towards the companies that accept "newbies" or transcriptionists who have less than 3 years experience. You must start somewhere to gain some experience and learn to decipher the doctors.. Not all docs are awful, usually just a handful. The more you do the work, and the more terminology you become familiar with, the easier it will be for your mind and ears to HEAR everything the doctors dictate. To begin with you may make less than what you're expecting, but the experience will be priceless in the end.
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I'm in San Antonio. I'm not working yet, but I hope to soon! I graduated from Everett Community College's online program in April 2006. E-mail me if you'd like to chat!
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even if it's a medical transcriptionist
How much does the average nurse know about surgical procedures? How much time does the average nurse (not surgical nurse0 spend in the OR? Radiology? Neurology? Just because they know medical terms does not mean they are ready to be a Transcriptionist without getting any training.
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I think Spheris has a program to do that.
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I am a 2003 graduate of Mountain State College Parkersburg WV, with an Associate Degree Medical Transcription. After graduation I had my fourth child. I have not been able to get a job doing Transcription because I lack the needed experience. I would love to work from my home doing entry-level work. Anyone have any suggestions? I would appreciate some advice.
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Yes, it sure is worth being a medical transcriptionist.
20 reports and they consider you an employable transcriptionist?!?!?!?!
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Did you see the job listed for a manuscript transcriptionist?
On the Job Seeker's Board. It would be dictation from a doctor writing about her life, so not full of many terms, but it would be about 2 hours a day, so if I were looking for my first job, I'd be applying for that.
Any companies willing to hire transcriptionist
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This is an insane question, but does medical transcriptionist
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Are you a medical transcriptionist? Have you experience or training in medical transciption?
You can't just say you want to be "an" MT and just start doing it. It is not easy.
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