Wanting to train in MT
Posted By: Casey on 2008-06-26
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Hi all...I am here seeking information/advice on training to be an MT. I currently have an AAS in Radiology and have been a registered technologist in both Radiography and CT [RT(R)(CT)(ARRT)] for 5 1/2 years now, as well as being registry-eligible in Mammography. I worked in a very busy hospital radiology department and have an extensive working knowledge of all modalities, including MR, Sono, and Nuc Med, as well as PACS, CR/DR, Meditech, Dictophone, and Teleradiography. Last year, I had to stop working in the clinical setting because of a back injury, and that time my husband encouraged me to stay at home with the children. I however am going mad without working, and miss being in the radiology/medical field. Because my health will no longer permit me to work in the clinical setting, I have been looking into the medical transcription field with hopes that I could do radiology transcription. I feel that I have a broad enough understanding of medical terminology, especially in radiology, to begin a training program. I also have experience working with foreign radiologists, our chief radiologist was Phillepeno and was very hard to understand. Does this sound like a feasible opportunity for me? I am definitely not looking for a get rich quick deal and realize that it will take lots of hard work, dedication, and patience. I would just like to know that it would be worth the cost of the program and the time away from my family. I am looking into the online program through Brighton College.
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Wanting to be come a MT ...
I would like to start a career in MT. I have no idea where to start. I live in a small town so I would have to take online classes...any schools recomeended ?
I also will have to work from home.
Any info would be greatly apprciated
Thanks
Christie
Are you wanting someone to tell you
what the blank is? Accents are what we have to deal with these days, either you learn them or you get replaced. Do the best you can and leave blanks. When you get QA back listen to the reports and see if you can hear what you left blank.
I go all the way through a report and leave blanks and then go back and relisten and usually I am able to get them. Sometimes experience helps too because you know what the blank should be.
It all depends on the account. Are you wanting to
do it on your own - meaning get your own account, or work for a company. If working for a company there are various ways to get work, a C-phone or Lanier, tape, or through the internet - what you need depends on what they use. If you want your own accounts it all depends on how they do their dictation. It may be done on tapes or handhelds, in which case they probably have the ability to upload files.
wanting to work from overseas
HI,
I would like to be a medical transcriptionist. I'm thinking about enrolling in an online course. HOwever, the reason I want to be a Transcriptionist is that I want to be able to work from overseas, particularly in the PHilippines.
Does anyone know if companies would allow a person to work from overseas or in a third world country?
Does the particular country make a difference?
So you're wanting someone to do your homework
for you? Odd.
Yes, offshoring is a problem everywhere because India and Pakistan companies will do it for the equivalent of a cent or two a line, and you can't even buy lunch for that amount here. This isn't a good field to enter right now. Most MTs are trying to re-train and find other careers because you can't make a living doing this anymore. I wish the MT schools would quit blatantly lying -- someone should file a suit against them for false advertising.
Where to train
Everyone will have their own idea of what works best for them as far as training. Some will prefer an online training course, while others prefer a community college. The truth is you will have to do a lot of research to find which works best for you. A good place to start is the American Association For Medical Transcription website http://www.aamt.org where they have a check off sheet of what to look for in a school. Medical transcription is far from being obsolete, and there are plenty of good jobs for a well-trained MT, but you have to be careful when choosing your training to help you with job options later on.
Thank you MT's who train.
As a newbie in the MT field, I do not want to disappoint any one of my trainers. They have been wonderful, but sometimes I fear my inexperience must frustrate them to the point of tears themselves. I apologize and thank all those people out there who take the time to train us. I love the MT field. I love the work. I love to learn. I am not frightened by difficult dictators or “new to my ears” ESL. I just want to express my gratitude to you seasoned MT’s out there who give us a chance. The money is not important right now, with time and experience I know it will come.
To all the newbies out there who have not yet received employment, keep your chin up, and pray that you get a wonderful trainer.
Where to train?
I am a sahm looking for a way to work at home and be able to make a respectable wage.
What exactly does it take to get into MT and which school is the best? There is an online class close to where we live. It's $2300 and takes about 18 months (this is what I was told) to get through it.
All opinions are welcome. Thanks.
What is the best place to train?
Hi there!
I am new to the group and would like to get into Medical Transcription, but there are so many trainig courses on google, and I am not sure which ones are on the up and up. If anyone has a recommendation, I would very much appreciate it! Thanks, Robyn
The best place to train is
in house at a hospital or clinic - honestly. Second best is a reputable online company but you still will need mentoring after you graduate - honestly. Best online schools in my opinion are CAI, Careerstep, Andrews.
You need to train for this job. Nursing alone won't cut it.
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Career Step students PAY to train for Spheris
"Beginning in 2005, a select group of Career Step students will be offered the opportunity to participate in the exclusive Spheris Training Track. The Spheris Training Track has been designed around Career Step’s proprietary medical transcription training program. Portions of the training program have been tailored to meet the specific training and hiring requirements of Spheris." So goody. YOU pay Career Step for your Spheris training.
Places DO offer ophth. only accts, but you'll still have to train for
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