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pathology and laboratory transcription - 1mt
Posted: Dec 24, 2010
I just found a local hospital advertising for a path and lab transcription job and am considering applying, but I've never done that type of transcription. I've done numerous others, radiology, hospital, surgical, clinic, etc., but it has been a few years as lately I have been doing clinic work only. Is pathology/laboratory transcription difficult? I realize it's a matter of opinion and just like all other transcription would take time to adjust. I'm guessing there is going to be a whole different realm of terminology that I would not have been exposed to with other transcription? Any information is much appreciated. Thank you. Happy Holidays.
Pathology is not difficult. - MY2c
[ In Reply To ..]This was my first MT job many years ago and I posted below about it a few days ago. If you are used to acute care, clinic or other types of transcription you might find it boring, but at least it's a paycheck.
Pathology/Lab - MT
[ In Reply To ..]Pathology specimen work is pretty easy and extremely boring. Autopsies are more interesting, but it is does have its own unique flare--it's usually a County job, so you probably wouldn't get much of that.
If you haven't done acute care laboratory ever, or in a very long time, it will be a climb. If you've done hospital work that ran the gamut, then you have done laboratory but it will be a bit of a climb.
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