I work for a small MTSO. They aren't hiring - sm

• Steady work? - Judy B
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  • Most places only do the overflow or unwanted work from a facility, anymore. Once those - jobs are done, it's easy to run out. Do 2 accts
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I'm not trying to promote the Big 3 or Little 3.  I'm talking about an economic change we are all currently dealing with.

I'm not attacking the Big 3.  In fact, Career Step probably better represents the trend in terms of price of tuition.  If they add Job Placement full time, they will be tough to beat.

Obviously, all companies are going to be squeezed because the consumer is being squeezed.  Thus my prediction- just a prediction- and I'm not attacking the Big 3; I think tuitions will come down.  AND I'll go further, I think job guarantees will become much more prevalent because this is what the consumer wants.

I know from dealing with MTs all day that I have to be very accurate as MTs naturally search out the smallest details, have to do that to be any good at the job.  I wasn't the best MT.  I'm better in management.  So I try to be accurate so I don't get knit picked.  The important messages can be lost by trivial criticism and small minds.

My prediction is not accurate in every sense.  How can a prediction be entirely accurate?  It's an educated guess.  If I am right, we should start to see tuition prices falling.  It will be so slow that we may not notice it.  I'm guessing the consumer will demand lower prices as the economy continues to suffer.

I'm not criticizing Andrews or M-Tec.  No need to beat on me again.  I'm talking about something bigger than the Big 3.  Banks failing, dollar dropping, oil going up, food going up, CC debt on the rise, savings down, real estate falling, record foreclosures, etc.  This will all snowball over the next 2-3 years.  Issues like these are interlinked with one affecting the other.  The consumer will seek solutions.  Schools will have to adapt to changing economic forces.  We all will. 

Peggy take a chance and say what you see happening!  Offer something that will give us your insight.  Students are a part of the cash strapped population and can use any insight they can get.  Put a bunch of opinions together and we can better form our own bigger view.

Hi,

Does anyone know of any small MT companies? 

Thanks,

Newbie MT

Hi!

Yes, I just read through a lengthy thread that touched on MY question in a round about way, but... I was just curious what hours MT moms with small children work and (just as importantly) when do you sleep!?!?

I have no problem with daycare and I have family that would glady watch my 5 y/o but I choose to keep him home to save everyone trouble and myself money!  He actually entertains himself quite well, better in fact than my husband when he's home during my work hours!

I had considered working during the hours that my son is sleeping, but I don't see how that would work well, at least not for me.  Even if I were to begin work at 8 PM and work until 3 or 4 AM, I would barely get to sleep before he wakes up, which is normally around 7:30.  Three or four hours of sleep each night would get old QUICK, not to mention that by the time I begin work I would be tired and ready for bed and unable to think clearly, be productive, and would likely have trouble staying awake.

Right now, I'm working 32 hours per week with 2 half days and 3 split shifts and it seems to be working somewhat well... but can be rather hard to concentrate and be productive with the bustle of spring and summer daytime activities around the house with a 5 y/o.

Although a lengthy post, my question was simple:  what work hours and sleep hours have you MT moms of small children come up with that works for you?  And sure, any advice or tips would be appreciated as well. 

I live in GA.  I worked in the office for a while so I had someone right there to ask questions and check my work.  That is the way they work. It was a pain to get childcare but it was quite nice to be able to ask questions and have a live person look at my work right then and there. 

Good luck in your search!

Basic 4 are

History and Physicals

Discharges

Consultations

Op notes

Clinical notes are NOT basic 4

transcribing 150 lph - big difference.  That lph isn't bad for being a newbie and you can't compare yourself to an MT with 10 years of experience. 

You can make more macros, use more expansions.  If you are trying to work around kids you probably aren't working as much as you think you are.  There is a free program you can download called Time Stamp (I think) and you use it to clock in and out to show the time you are actually transcribing.  You'll be surprised how much time you think you are working and how much you are actually working.

Try to get up early before kids and work 2 hours.  If they are young enough to still take naps, work when they are napping, or give them at least an hour of quiet time in their rooms so you can work.  Work after dinner when your husband can look after them.

Don't get on the internet unless you are researching and do your research and don't visit other websites or check your e-mail.  If possible make a note about what you need to look up and save it for when you take a break and you can look up several at one time.

I've been doing this for 20 years.  I'm not a fast typist, I can't transcribe with the speed ramped up.  I know people who can turn out the lines, but I have also seen some of their work and it isn't a quality product - not saying that it isn't possible to do both, just that fast isn't always good.

I was hired at a national straight out of CS.  In fact I had 2 job offers within a couple weeks of finishing the program with zero medical experience prior to that.  You don't have to spend a fortune to get a good education.

Hi I'm I guess what they would call a an MT newbie. How exactly can you get the 2 years experience that most companies require if they won't hire you without having any experience? It seems like every company on the internet wants a minimum of 2 years experience. I am just starting out in this field and would actually like to work as an IC.

Can someone give some ideas on how to break into this business? Who hires the "newbies"?  Please give some company names that may take on some new mt's

There was even an article written about them in a national Parents magazine about how they're scammers.  They tell everyone they'll "train or mentor" them.  They want to charge $300 for a footpedal and software that can't be used anywhere else.  You can get a better deal on ebay with a foot pedal for under $40 and download Express Scribe for free.

BTW, I have eight years of experience.  I applied there to see what A. would say to me.  I know I aced his "exam", but he told me I needed to be trained.  Translation:  Work for him for free.  There's one gal that posted on this website who claims to have worked for him for two years for free now.  Don't waste your time or money with it.  If you already have, GET OUT!  It might take you a while to find a legitimate job, but you will.

Hi Wanda,

I work for Transolutions and they have started hiring new grads.  They are a fantastic company in my opinion.

Cori A

I have a friend who has 1 year experience in PT but hasn't worked for a few years...does anyone know of places that are hiring for someone with not so much experience? 

 

Thanks...