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Need opinion. Radiology to pathology - MTér

Posted: Dec 31, 2014

I am a certified MT that has done radiology for 19 years, acute care for 3 years. I am being offered a position in pathology transcription. I usually never doubt myself and believe in myself that I can do anything; however, looking at sample reports - pathology is a world of difference with much terminology I have never seen... lol... They are WELL AWARE I have no pathology experience, but want to give me a try. What are your opinions? Is pathology repetitive?

You will do great. - sm - Anon

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While pathology is a unique speciality (which happens to be my favorite), if you can do acute care, you will have no problem doing pathology. Yes, pathology becomes repetitive, just like radiology. (I've also done radiology for many years.) Don't worry. You can do it and you'll probably end up loving it! At this point, where I live, pathology is the ONLY specialty that still has in-house MTs.

My Opinion - see msg

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I did acute care for 11 years, radiology for one year, then transitioned to Pathology quite easily. My only problem spots were abbreviations and immunostains.

I think your acute care experience is sufficient to carry you through, but you will likely need some feedback.

FYI: I am out of MT completely now, but there are immunostain list websites. What I had done is print out the immunostains and put it on a bulletin board right smack dab behind my work desk, and it was a tremendous help. Abbreviations? I had some feedback, and the girl training me sent me a list of abbreviations. I would imagine there are websites with lists as well.

Good luck!

Need opinion. Radiology to pathology - MTér

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Thank you SO much for the vote of confidence. For the past 3 years, I have not had any success making more than minimum wage and work every weekend and holiday. I would so much like to get off production and have more time for "life". I appreciate your positive words and your advice.

You'll do great - sm

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I left MT after 25 years and now work in a small (100-bed) hospital laboratory. Our pathology department has a single transcriptionist who transcribes gross and microscopic examinations, and these reports pass through my department daily. Her work is absolutely impeccable, and the terminology is very easy for me to read and understand. I would LOVE to do pathology, and I think you'll find it interesting and fun. There are a lot of repetitive phrases, and you'll already be familiar with the specimens being examined. I say GO FOR IT. :)

thank you for the support - MTér

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Thank you so much for your encouragement and kind advice. Sounds like a go to me!!!!! :)

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