job hunting!

Posted By: Chelle on 2009-05-05
In Reply to: helping new MT's - Cathy

Yes, I have heard of AHDI. My teacher recommends that we become a member. I really don't have the extra money right now. If I do decide to join and apply for the app. program, is it required that I take the RMT exam? I wasn't planning on it, not at least right now. It seems like there is so much to keep up with just to keep the title of Registered Medical Transcriptionist. So many hours of credits and money!

Or would I be better off just applying for as many jobs as I can and not bothering with AHDI?

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Helping new MTs - Annie
- Inexperience vs. Experience - Mary
- I would do it - new MT grad.
- I think it sounds great! - Kelley
- Helping new MTs.....I admire your kahonas - sm - XXX
  - Newbie - Andrea
    - Helping new MTs - Becky
- Anyone signing a 2-year contract on either - me
  - I agree with 'me'. - xx
- helping new MT's - Cathy
  - job hunting! - Chelle
- Interesting - Kathleen
- test period for New MT grad - Marilyn
  - Potential work? - pdo
- new mt - Mtterri
  - *punishment* -- Huh??? sm - LaserKat
    - Excellent Suggestion - Michelle

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Job Hunting!
I am in the same boat as most of us here. Graduated from Allied schools in Feb 209, and hunting fo rjobs since then. No one wants to hire a new graduate, but how are we supposed to get experience if not hired in the first place??? All the MT schools mislead us saying that MTs are in demand...but so far no luck. Any suggestions will be appreciated.
Thanks!

suggestion to job hunting
Hi, I would like to also suggestion checking your local hospital postings, stop by their HIM department to introduce yourself, go to your local doctors' offices and drop of resumes for PT or prn work. Even if you are offered low pay, grab it to start with, it would count as experience on your resume. Maybe if put ad in local newspaper. Good luck and congratulations!

suggestion to job hunting
Hi, I would like to also suggest checking your local hospital postings, stop by their HIM department to introduce yourself, go to your local doctors' offices and drop off resumes for PT or prn work. Even if you are offered low pay, grab it to start with, it would count as experience on your resume. Maybe even put ad in local newspaper. Good luck and congratulations!

This is also a bad time of year to be job hunting.
This is the slow season for MTs and companies don't tend to hire much from December to February. Don't give in yet if this is really what you want. But I agree with other poster, you might have better luck with a local MTSO that is familar with your community college's program. Good luck if you decide to pursue this further! It would be a shame to give up so quickly after completing the course.