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I have been a transcriptionist for the past 22 years. I have worked in hospitals and clinics as well as an IC. Early in my career, I transcribed acute care, autopsy, pathology and radiology reports. For the past 15 years I have concentrated on transcribing radiology reports which has been profitable for me since I did not mind typing difficult dictators and ESL physicians. Currently, am fortunate to be working as a full-time employee and have my hourly rate. As you know, radiology transcription is saturated and our field itself has deteriorated. I don’t know how long my full-time job will be available as every day I read MTs losing their positions. Do any of you know a company who is will to give work for someone who has not typed acute care in 15 years? Am willing to retrain and restart this field. I noticed there are more opening for this position. I am willing to work every other weekend and holidays and I can work 3 hours a night from 10 pm to 1 am or early morning from 3 am to 6 am (PST). I feel sad that this field has gone down the drain. I hate reading talented transcriptionists losing their jobs and not being appreciated. I have been in the same boat but I try keep going that is why am preparing for Plan B; I just don’t want to be off guard when that pink slip comes again.