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Is it time to move on - Itisme4
Posted: Sep 17, 2010
I have been a stay at home MT for 4 years mostly working in heme/onc and rad onc. We have a new manager. I kept running out of work which I found hard to believe. She kept putting me on more and more accounts (two of which she knew I hated and did not want to be on). I now have 6. I can no longer make the minimum line count for FT. I have to work 14-16 to get to the min FT line count. I asked for a change. No one returns my calls or e-mails. That has been going on for at least 6 months. The sound card is going out on my computer and I cannot hear most of the docs - using 3 different headsets as well as volume boosters, etc. Help desk on Wed said they had to talk to my manager to get a new computer. Here it is Friday and no computer, call or e-mail. This is the only stay at home company I have worked for and not sure what to do, what to think, or where to even apply as there are so many companies out there. My audits have been 98 or above. Any advice? :(
you already know; start job hunting. - no message
[ In Reply To ..]x
If you don't have a lot of acute care, I'd start sucking up and stay - where you are. sm
[ In Reply To ..]It's a very cruel MT world out there and the most experienced, most flexible MTs are having a very hard time holding on (I have 15 accounts). You might have to get used to being out of your comfort zone and really start making some of those six accounts "your own" and making friends with them. If the company feels you're committed, they will probably send you a newer computer. Sorry if this seems harsh :(
Good advice-Thanks for waking me up !! - Itisme4
[ In Reply To ..]The company for the most part is great. I was a court reporter before, so I thought MT would be easy thing to do at home. Right. This is such a science and it is hard !! I worked in two small clinical settings before this job. They are really giving me experience on a lot of accounts from clinical, rad onc heme/onc, ER, H&P, consults, D/C summaries, pulm, card, sleep apne, EMGs and have even offered to give me acute care experience. I guess I better starting sucking it up. I guess I do not have it as bad as I thought. I am in WI and I am from Iowa. Company is based in OK. Glad I posted the question. I really appreciate your comment.
I disagree - Look around
[ In Reply To ..]You have a good skill set that not all MTs have. I've seen several places hiring for oncology in the last week. Not here but on the other site that advertises mt jobs
You have nothing to lose by throwing your hat into the ring. Sounds like things could only get better.
PLENTY OF WORK WITH YOUR EX - Happy Camper
[ In Reply To ..]It is a competitive field but with your experience you should have no problem findings a new job that fits you. Keep an eye on MTDaily and MTStars for companies hiring. In the meantime hang on where you are.
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