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In-house job not so secure - stressed

Posted: Aug 23, 2010

My job could be in jeopardy because we might be merging with another clinic, and there are no other local in-house MT openings. I've been working in a specialty clinic (in-house) the past 5-1/2 years. Even though I have 5 years of acute care/radiology experience and 1 year of multi-specialty clinic, and even though I took the M-TEC course and graduated with 98% about 3 years ago, it doesn't matter because I don't have recent acute care experience. Okay, I can understand that, so I'm trying to figure out what to do to make myself more marketable as an MT. There are some courses I'm considering - if anyone has taken any of these, could you please give me your opinion on the quality? I already know the pricing. Thanks.

1. AHDI acute care module.

2. Career Step CMT prep courses versus M-TEC CMT review versus TRSI CMT prep course.

3. M-TEC Increasing Productivity Webinar

4. M-TEC Grammar and Punctuation Webinar versus TRSI English Grammar Review - definitely quite a bit price difference, but it looks from the description like the M-TEC one is really thorough.

Basically I just need to get familar with acute care again and get my speed up which has always been an issue when working from home as I've tried that a few times. Plus my satellite connection doesn't help but that's all I can get for high-speed internet.

Thanks.

Stressed - reply - jeannieb

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I can't be of much help to you on the course excpet to say Career Step was quality enough to get me a job right after graduation. With all of your experience, why don't try applying for some positions now before the axe drops on you.
I definitely relate to your problem and wish you good luck.

in-house clinic job in jeopardy - stressed

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Thanks but I have applied and have had no responses. I notice most ads say "recent acute care experience", so that is probably why. I graduated from M-TEC about 3 years ago but decided to stay where I was at becaused it pays well.

don't let the ad's stop you. - sm

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Not all employers are firm about everything they are looking for. Not to mention that recent to one may be a different number than recent to another. so if you are interested in a company, try to get an interview and put your resume in anyway. Good luck.

in-house position - stressed

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Never thought of that. I'll keep trying. Thanks.

Also look for something that is your specialty - Happy MT Robin

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I have done Oncology for the past 2+ years and recently got a FT employee position with a company doing that. They have asked/offered to train me in their GI and ER department now as well for when they need backup. That's also a pretty good way to expand your horizons.

job jeopardy - stressed

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I see that oncology transcriptionists are really, really needed. I almost got hired with one place before but at the last minute found out they required DSL/cable, and I have satellite and that's all I can get where I'm at. That's another issue. I also almost got hired by a company for just radiology transcription, which I love, but also found out they require DSL/cable. I think I would move if I could afford to just to have DSL/cable!

My story may encourage you.. - Searching

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I was out of acute care for several years but was able to ease my way back into it by applying for an acute care job that included radiology, ER notes, and "easy stuff" as well, not just the basic four. IMO if you can get on with a hospital that hires remotely and has "one huge transcription pool" that all work types are drawn from that may be your answer. It would certainly save on money and time spent on those courses. JMO Wishing you the best.

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