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QA Curiosity - oMT

Posted: Apr 13, 2012

I was wondering what the general requirement to be considered for a QA/QC position is. I know I am far from it as I have less than a year of experience, but I'm just curious. I'm always looking for ways to advance in my career, if possible. If you're already employed/contracted, do you apply for the position if it opens or will the position be offered?

Personally... - Acute Care MT/QA

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I personally wouldn't touch the position without at least 3 years full time acute care experience.

I was offered via e-mail that there was a job opening, but there is never any harm in asking your supervisor.

Thank you for the response - oMT

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It is much appreciated. I will give it more thought when I get more experience under my belt. Thanks again.

I was simply offered the position - McFeist

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I was asked by my company if I wanted to join the QA team after a couple of years there. They were expanding the team and asked the MTs they felt were qualified. I turned it down, though, because I wanted to get my CMT first. Later, after sitting for and passing the CMT exam, I found out the position is on production and only pays half the MT rate, and I would never do QA for that kind of pay, ever, at least not at my current company. There are just too many responsibilities that go along with QA, like mentoring MTs, doing evening stats when no one picks them up in a timely manner, etc.

Interesting perspective - oMT

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I had assumed that being potentially "promoted" to a higher position, such as QA, would also come with an increase in pay rate. It's unfortunate to hear/read about it being only half, but it's good to know. It's also interesting to know the other responsibilities that come with the position.

Thanks for sharing your input, and congratulations on your CMT! :-)

Thank you (SM) - McFeist

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Thanks for the congrats!

That is just in my particular situation, about doing QA work. It could be different in other companies. The only advantage I could see in doing QA in my company is for my resume, and also it would be a great learning experience, but I am past the point of doing work for the learning experience only and not getting any monetary benefit as well.

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