where the heck do you live?
Posted By: me on 2006-01-23
In Reply to: 20$ an hour?!!! I couldn't make this as a nurse where I live! You are VERY blessed! nm - sad poor nurse/MT
Are you an RN? Even in podunk the salary for an RN is nearly 30 an hour, and the traveling nurses get more plus paid rent and utilities.
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Heck yes! Tell her like it is!!
Is this profession was so great, the courses would be much longer!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Hello people? Some of us can be self-taught and do not need our hands held to learn a trade! I am an MT. I have a certificate in medical secretary. I learned all aspects, worked on-site, and guess what? I can also perform an EKG!!!!!!!!!!! Big deal right? Well, this cross-training is everywhere in the healthcare profession. I welcome nurses, at least they have on-site training!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 
Heck, I don't see why not...see inside
It'll at least give you good experience in testing. However, actually getting the job is a long shot unless you ace the test or have a good MT education to your credit.
$5....but what the heck are you typing about? :) nm
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What the heck is chartscript?
I keep seeing things about it and there's a company I'm interested in working for that uses it. What is it used for? What does it do? How does it work? Thanks from a very new newbie.
Heck no! Your nursing definitely helps in this job, but you still need
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Where do you live?
Just wondering where you live because a hospital that I applied at is looking for someone.
I don't live where the hospital is looking - sm
I actually have two hospitals to recruit for - one in NY and one in Maryland. I will have another soon in Minnesota after I fly up there on Wednesday to find out their needs and look at the surrounding area. These would be for people wanting to relocate. Relocation would be paid.
What state do you live in??
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I don't mind saying where I live.
I live in Granbury, TX. If thats nowhere near you then they probably wouldn't even bother w/ me, right? If you live around here, let me know, if not then let me know too. Thanks for helping!!!!!
Words to live by...
Thanks so much for the info!!!! I love discovering how to make my life "easier" and to have someone give so freely of the knowledge they have obtained over years of experience. It is very helpful. Thank you!!!!
It does matter where you live
as well as all the other things mentioned in other posts. That said, Meg is obviously new to the profession and does not understand that by charging 6 cpl directly to the doctors offices you/she/whoever would be doing all MTs a disservice and contributing to the decline of our compensation. I am on the other side of the country, but the rates here are typically charged by the gross line at about 12-14 cpl, which translates to a couple of cents higher for 65-character lines. Even if you are working for a service 6 cpl is low, although admittedly not much lower than what is average these days, but take into consideration that you are not having to fight to attain and keep accounts, and all that goes with that end of it, and are doing only the transcribing and what goes into producing the actual reports. Services are charging hospitals even more than the rates I mentioned above, to the tune of about 21-23 cpl. (which also varies and is based on several factors).
Vanessa - noticed you live in NC....can I ask where, as I do and might be able to help nm
do you live close to anyone who transcribes for a living?
Maybe you can find a mentor who can help you out. It is very hard to get into this field. It would be beneficial if you could find someone to QA your work for you.
any new graduates live in Orange County California.
From what I gather, and remember as I was in your shoes 15 years ago, to get a job is tough. Are new graduates interested in working in externship program and a more experienced transcriptionist's residence for maybe 6-7 cents per line??? I have been pondering this and would appreciate any feedback.
20$ an hour?!!! I couldn't make this as a nurse where I live! You are VERY blessed! nm
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You'll need to work 2 jobs at home to be able to live on MT. Or have a spouse + your income. Best
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