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Zowie .. I don't mind testing for a job, but I have had to do three separate log ins and sm - Tired MT

Posted: Feb 08, 2011

3 separate sets of screening and transcription tests on MT test ... seems a bit excessive! I hope it is worth it. We'll see ...

Me too - me

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Would be nice to know what the pay is considering the time spent to test.

Yes. I wondered if she did it as a weeding out process since they were so flooded sm - Tired MT

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with resumes. That's half my day gone, it seems. If they offer 6 cpl or something, I'll go beat myself up.

MT Test is so excessive. I refuse to use it. - Need to streamline process. sm

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I understand they might want personalized results for specialty, etc. but there's a lot that could be standardized. Huge waste of time especially if you don't even have details of job to know if it's worth your while. I won't do it unless I have pay and job specifics up front.

This is 3 separate MT test sessions. Definitely excessive. :( nm - Tired MT

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MTTest is so excessive -- reply - nn

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I have stated in previous posts that this company was looking for "basic 4 acute care and there is no ER work available." I have no clue about radiology, but I do know that there are echocardiograms and cardiac catheterizations on this account; however, I don't do those kinds of reports. As far as pay, again, MANY factors are taken into consideration. Right now, I am making more than many of these nationals will quote you during an interview call and the thing that I like as well, is the fact it is all straight typing. I got hired first and then tested as a "formality" and failed one test BIG time, (radiology) but was reassured that I still had the job. Please stop and realize that yes, I felt it was excessive as well; however, this company wants to make sure that someone who is hired, is able to do the work. Yes, we do have our share of ESLs on this account and even with 30 years in the business there are are few doctors who are stinkers and we also have some English-speaking doctors who dictate at 100 miles a minute. It is nothing different than any other company that I have run across. If you want doctors that are perfect all the time, then I would suggest that you try to indeed find another profession. I know that I am weaker in some areas and stronger in others and the supervisor on this particular account as well as her assistant do their best to accommodate that. However, it is a "mix" that comes into the pool and there is really no way to "cherry pick" with the platform that is used. There have been occasions when I get a worktype that I am not that familar with, or experienced in and I usually just IM the supervisor and ask her to remove the report from my que, which she does.

I am being presumptous but.... - nn

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Was this the test for Aero? I was hired and then had to take the tests and yes, it probably is a "weeding out process" of sorts because the owner has actually been asking for a minimum of 10 years of experience and if you are qualified you definitely will be making more than 6 cpl. Again, people have to realize that compensation goes along with experience and test results and right now, this is an acute care hospital who does the basic 4.

I cannot speak for the others, but I tested for them and it was 3 separate tests. sm - LTMT

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It was very time consuming, and I have to admit I had my doubts about whether it was worthwhile to proceed, but I am so unhappy where I am at now, and it is my day off, so I went ahead with it. It was my choice, so I really cannot complain, but it is the first time in all these 100 years I have been doing this that I have had to put in so much effort when I have no idea what is being offered. I guess nothing ventured ....

I hope the owner wasn't upset with you for talking about the company and getting her flooded with e-mails. I'm sure the rest of us appreciate the tip, though. Thanks.

Reply to LTMT - nn

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Actually, I got an email from the owner today, stating that she had gotten some very good leads because I mentioned the company here as well as on another board. The owner and the other contact person that have been mentioned here were not the ones to hire me. I received a call on a Saturday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. and was explained about the account, the company and the rate of pay they offered. I accepted and then was asked if I minded testing, which of course, I didnt. I passed 2 of the tests and totally failed the third but still got hired. I cannot emphasize enough how this is a small, family-owned business. The owner's parents were killed last year in an accident and the children of the original owners as well as some other family members have stepped in and taken over. The owner herself has a small child and is expecting her second one and she cares very much about her MTs; however, she expects communication and loyalty as well. As an example 2 weeks ago, this coming Thursday, my laptop (about 4-5 years old), decided to die a "slow death." I had online techs working on it and it would keep shutting off to no avail. Luckily, I had a desktop here that I had not used since getting the laptop and was having problems getting the desktop to work properly, which all it was was a matter of adding more memory to the desktop. I kept in contact with my supervisor, assistant supervisor as well as the owner and this is what is really expected of anyone who has a job, whether it be in MT or in the private sector. She will NOT overhire and I believe that is one of the reasons that they very seldom advertise. I am not sure if I am repeating myself from previous posts, but they pay weekly via DD and before the holidays, my check was in the bank early. This account does have its share of ESLs, but overall, it is not a bad account and very much a mixture of things from progress notes to OP notes. The only thing that we do not do are ER reports.
HTH

ps - nn

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Oops, I forgot but after the call on Saturday, I was told that they would need to get passwords from the hospital. They sent me the paperwork on Monday and I faxed it back; however, even though it took some time to get passwords for the hospital, I was working for this company by Wednesday, so it really isn't a situation where you have to wait 2-3 weeks before starting (at least that was my experience).

Thanks for all of the information. I guess we'll see what happens. I actually would prefer sm - LTMT

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an employee position, but I hate my present job so much now, anything would be an improvement. Of course, the point may be moot. I may not have passed the tests. Regardless, I do appreciate all you have shared. It sounds like a good company.

another question - anon

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Did anyone complete the first 2 tests complete with transcribed reports, only to get to the 3rd where you have multiple choice, and then receive a prompt that you failed that?

yep - nn

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dont worry about that part!

I didn't have that issue, but on the last set of tests, the practicum was actually sm - LTMT

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an editing thing where you fill in the missing pats. I got down to 4 minutes and something and it said paused and would not go any further, yet there were still blanks down the page. I emailed them and told them and she verified that and said not to worry about it.

I think they sound like a great company (despite the testing ordeal - ha), and I look forward to starting. :-)

Test - anon

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I am worried. I didn't see anything timed on any of the tests and perhaps I did not submit transcription correctly. Did you already hear back from them about position?

Yes, I talked with them yesterday. I don't think the test itself was timed. sm - LTMT

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I was referring to the player, where you are listening to the dictation. The player stopped at 4 minutes and something.

I think she was flooded with resumes, so it might take awhile.

Good luck!

test - anony

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Yes, but you have not answered the question. I find it hard to believe that they were suddenly flooded with resumes, and the same day you tested, you were hired. You are so vague, do you still contend that when all of us tested on Tuesday, they got back to only you the same day and offered a job? I don't believe a word you say. I tested in only one specialty, do you know what it was, Carnac?

Wow .. I do not know why you are so hostile to me. sm - LTMT

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I have no reason to lie. I sent my resume to the president of the company, the executive assistant responded to me with the links to the 3 tests and told me to let her know when I had finished them. I took the tests, emailed her, and the NEXT day (not the same day -- don't think I said that nor did I mean to imply that), she asked me when I would be available and how much I required in terms of cpl. Later that day she emailed me the new hire paperwork.

I only answered these posts to try to help. If you want to be hateful, then you are on your own. Good luck.

She did answer your question. And her post below describes - the procedure. I know because ditto for me. nm

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