You won't be able to do this w/o some training unless you have someone to mentor
Posted By: and hire you. Still need some training. nm on 2007-05-09
In Reply to: If you take an MT program at an outside college or business school, you might just be able to take - courses you need & not entire program. nm
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Mentor
I have been working as a Transcriptionist for about 5 months now. I have a really great job but still feel very new at this and would like a mentor. Preferably a mom, who did this job to be with her children. I have two small children and time to work comes in small short spurts. I just want someone to call about things, like Word Expander help, time management, general transcription questions. I also would not mind having a friend in this business. Thanks alot.
Mentor
I went to a good school, I did an internship with a company for 2 months, I had a good GPA, and passed the test. I am an IC and had a friend I graduated with got on with them first. I have been very lucky, but I work very hard to keep up.
mentor
How did you find a mentor? How do I go about finding one? I really want to start working. Thanks
To actually mentor someone
who didn't go to Andrews or M-Tec would require you sit in the same room with me so I could listen to dictators who are giving you trouble.
You could have paid only $4000 and you'd be hirable right out of school.
I need a MENTOR
Does anyone know of a legit mentor or mentor program so I can get some experience. I'm in catch 22 and can not get out of it. !!!!
Thanks,
Barb
Mentor
While I don't know of any off hand . . . I can offer some advice. Look for a local MT in your area who is willing to take you under her wing and show you the ropes. It is the best way to learn . . . just my opinion. An MT did that for me, not as a newbie, but when learning a new specialty and I will be forever thankful to her. 
mentor
I would like a mentor I can't seem to find a job doing this. Help please
mentor
I would like all the help I can get. I have not found a job yet.
Thanks!
Becky
mentor
I would welcome a mentor!
mentor
 I am in need of someone to help mentor or just someone to help proof my work or something.
mentor
I would love to have a mentor. I'm just finishing my transcription schooling. Have done transcription prior but for a service like this. I could use all the help you can give. Thanks for asking.
Re; Mentor
Jackie,
I replied to your post via email. My program will cost you nothing but your time, but you must test for placement. Again, contact me if you are interested.
-M. Brooks
mentor
Dear old MT,
I took an online course and received my certification in June 08, I have been
trying to find a job ( I AM BECOMING FAMILIAR WITH THE WORD NO ) noone wants to take a chance on the newbies. Can you given me tips on what I can do?
Thanks
Mentor
I am an experienced MT with over 25 years in the business, and I am brainstorming the idea of mentoring new MTs. I did spend a few years teaching at a business school, so I have some experience in that end of the field as well. At this point some feedback from new MTs would be helpful, as far as your expectations regarding length of time, cost, specific areas of focus, etc. I can provide real life dictation and am in a position to hire outstanding students. I am also kicking around the idea of starting a hands-on training program, but I need ideas regarding the value. Any input would be helpful.
OSI mentor program.
I applied and have not heard anything yet? Have any one else applied. Thanks.
seeking a mentor
I recently completed a MT program and I have not been successful at finding work as a MT at home. I was wondering if there were any mentors available. I want to get some experience through mentoring, if possible to enhance my skills. I would really appreciate it.
I don't know about their mentor program...
But I have been working for them for about 6 months now and absolutely love them. I highly recommend them, and I have heard good things about their mentor program. I just haven't experienced it first-hand.
Lisha
osi mentor program
Just wanted to throw in my 2 cents. I am currently in the OSi mentor program and while it lacks a lot of structure, I am certainly getting my foot in the door and obtaining the experience necessary to move on to another company when possible.
lilworried-Mentor
I did not get your email. Please resend. Susan
ANYTHING ABOUT MEDITEC OR A MENTOR!!! PLEASE HELP!!!!
me too. I have been looking for someone to mentor me. I am 39 years old and started late in life but I have put my entire heart into this trying to make it work. This is something that I have been wanting to do for years and have finally succeeded. I am having a hard time trying to get started though. Does anyone know anything about Meditec. They offered me an internship program. There will be no pay until I reach 98% accuracy and then they will start paying me.
Mentor/MT friend
Hi, that is a good idea about a Mentor. I have been transcribing for about a year and have been where you are. I can help, I think. No, I am not a 20-year-vet, but I work very hard on the quality of my work. I would love to talk to you. You can e-mail me privately if you want. I am at home all the time, because I stay at home with my babies and only work in the evening and weekends. I have a wonderful mentor and feel everyone deserves someone to help them out a little bit. Good luck and hope to hear from you.
Mentor/MT friend
I wanted to add something, Sometimes it helps to have someone to call if you just cannot figure something out. I have someone and you should too. I feel very strongly about having someone to talk to about this job. It can be very isolating, working at home and I was getting upset that I had no one to call or bounce stuff off of. Since I had a mentor/friend, my production has gone from 50 lines an hour to consistently 150-200 lines an hour. She tought me how to use my ShortHand efficiently and helped me with my resume and how to use my books and online tools quickly and efficiently. I was not the best student, but went to a very good school. Later.
My mentor 12 years ago.
was the owner of a small MTSO here in town. She took me from typing psychiatric accounts to acute care and I worked for her for 8 years. The pay was low at first at $7 an hour, but in a few months I went to incentive and was making a lot more money and learning every day. So I would say to get some resumes made up and get out the yellow pages and see what you can find around town. Most hospitals I applied to would not accept me until I had experience, which now I can understand why. It's really hard now if you're new and most MTs are at home. I miss that I can ask any questions of my coworkers if I was stumped on something, or asking if they would please listen to something.
Finding a mentor
Before I started school I had a friend in the field. I really knew nothing about what she did and she gave me no promises of helping me when I was done with school. However, when I was just about done she suggested I come to her home and do a few of her reports for practice. I was really nervous. I did a few, she said I did well and I didn't hear much from there. Well, a month or two later when I told her I was actively looking for work now (I had had an interview somewhere else) she suggested I talk to her boss. Her boss had no one to train me so she offered. I really could not believe my good luck! It has been a wonderful experience. She helped me with all my software etc. Talking to everyone is the only way to get ahead. Besides her I had 3 interviews just with people in our area that I talked with. I am a very outgoing chatty person and I think this helped. I so appreciate the time and effort my friend gave me (she made money too). I has been really hard at times, but definitely worth it!
Newbie in Need of Mentor
 I am in desperate need of an experienced mentor to assist in obtaining first job in our field.
In response to mentor help
I definitely am in need of a mentor. I graduated over a year ago and I am about to give up. I have had a few close calls, but did not come through. Any help will be Great, Thank You!
Looking for mentor--Brendy?
Hi ya all,
I've been in the business almost one year now. I would so appreciate a mentor. I hooked up with a subscriber at one point, but we never did get together.
Anybody interested in sharing and mentoring a grateful girl from Florida?
Thanks! Steph
MT mentor needed
Hello-
Saw your post on the MTStars site.
Would like someone with experience to talk to about "breaking in." Am a recent graduate of Allied Medical school. Have heard they have a bad "rep" out in the market place. I worked my anatomy off for a year to get certified with them.
Why is it they is "urgent need" for MT's, yet so hard to find work?
Thanks for time spent on these questions.
From Vermont,
Diane Mortier, RDH
Intern/mentor programs
I am a recent graduate having difficulty finding employment. Would you recommend Allstate Transcription (AIM) or Meditec - both require a fee to join their programs but guarantee experience and if you reach the 98% accuracy rate, very high rate of employment opportunities.
I am the person, who sent the email. I am a mentor. sm
I have had some challenges with interns, some requiring longer internships than others. Other newbies have breezed right through. I average the time from 3-4 months.
You are given a variety of family practice and specialty clinic work. You must meet 97% accuracy in medical terminology, medications, grammar and formatting before referral for contract is made. You will be contracted beginning at 7 cpl.
When you graduate, you take a doctor with you, one you have mastered and will get lines immediately. I assure you this is a legitimate internship.
You also receive new terms weekly.
-Jade
Local college is best way to go plus a great mentor!
Wow, $6,000? I spent a fortune on a lousy school too before I went to the local college. I worked for the lady on the advisory board who trained me with a fine-tooth comb. It was the hard but best way to go. Besides, I got to dissect cadavers! Good luck!
AHDI Student Alliance has a mentor
program set up. If you can, visit the AHDISA website. Just post that you are interseted in the postgraduate mentor program, and they will give you more info.
Website is ahdisa.org
Good luck! 
Any mentor programs that requir Vista
I have Vista and cant' find a Mentor program that is compatable with Vista. Can anyone help?
BT
Anyone seeking a mentor? I'd like to help. Please email if interested.
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Might want to take a medical terminology class at a local college. Anyone nearby to mentor with? nm
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If you got your training from one of the
schools recognized by employers to turn out job-ready MTs, in most cases, the two-year-experience requirement will be waived. Also, those schools will work with you to help you with job placement. In any event, your school. whichever one it was, should be helping you with job placement. If the course was designed to make you employable, your school should know for which employers you are prepared to work. Good luck to you.
MT Training
I would be glad to talk with you.
If you get the right training ...
i.e. from one of the schools that turn out job-ready MTs, you should have no trouble working from home from the start. If you decide to skimp on your training and go for a cheap, inferior school, it is unlikely that you would be able to work from home for a long time since you would need so much supervision and hand-holding. Get the right edcuation and you can write your own ticket.
right training?
Is Career Step considered the " right training " that would allow me to work from home from the start?
CS training
Anne, I 'm with you. I want to work PT from home. I'm seriously considering Career Step also. Please feel free to e-mail me if you'd like to toss this around some more. I'm wondering about the sitting aspect of the job also but I think it would probably go quickly when you're transcribing. Hoping to learn more while visiting this site. Good luck!
Training
Hi, thinking seriously of becoming a MT. Background has been in med field many years ago. Now cannot work in old job due to physical disability of permanent nature -no cure. Not mobile anymore. Work at computer would be limited in sessions - is there anyone out there with same type of dilema and going thru and has been thru training?
Training
Okay, I have been looking into the field of MT for some time now and I am a bit frustrated and confused. After viewing so many messages posted It seems almost futile to even consider becoming an MT. Today, right now, is it worth my money and time to become an MT? Is there still a future for MT's (maybe not in the tradtional since)??!! Thanks for responding!!! JSanders
training
I did recently receive a great gift. A friend introduced me to a 28 year Transcriptionist who is willing to let me work with her!!
Training? Are you in a training
program? When will you graduate?
training
I have been working on a course through Trans Am Associates. My resume does not have any jobs in the transcription field. I need someone to give me a chance. I tested for a hospital where I used to live and the head Transcriptionist said that it was one of the best tests she has seen. Any more ?? let me know.
You might want to look into training
available in your own country, wherever in South Asia it happens to be. It would surely be cheaper.
I did on the job training. sm
When I started 10 years ago I had no schooling in this profession and I did complete on the job training. Now I own my own service and have for 6 years. It is possible. I am sorry you feel the way you do.
MT Training ...what's best?
I'm looking to do MT training, preferrably online. Can any of you offer opinions/suggestions regarding the online courses you may have taken for training? The one I've thoroughly checked out is CareerStep. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
mt training
career step so far has been on the up and up lp
I'm an LPN/MT and KNOW you need MT training.
One of the biggest problems I had in my MT training was getting rid of the nursing mindset, especially with respect to abbreviations. The same abbreviations I knew and used for years as caps without periods suddenly had to be lower case with periods, etc. Old habits were hard to break. When it comes to the MT world, there is a lot more to it than typing and knowing medical terminology. I was very surprised about that myself! You will also have to develop an ear for listening, hearing and understanding each dictator. You may be able to understand Dr. Jones (for example) on the phone or in person, but he might sound like Elmer Fudd when he dictates! Possibly worse.
Please do your homework, pick the very best school you can afford and work hard to get your money's worth out of that school. Don't expect to make the same money starting out as you can walking into any nursing position. Unless you are extraordinarily lucky and gifted, you are well advised to take some MT training.
I do wish you luck in whatever you decide to do.
training
I need additional training in this field! How or where should I go to get the help I need?! I went to school and graduated with my certificate in MT but am having no luck on tests and feel that I need more time to learn and build my skills up. Any suggestions as to what I should do? please contact me!
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