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Bummed, dejected and discouraged - PityParty

Posted: Jul 08, 2011

Found out today that I didn't get the transcription job with the local hospital. Wasn't even granted an interview, just told that there were "lots of applicants and to keep checking back."

I was so hoping for a way out of the sQrew.

sorry... keep trying! - you will get something!

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I would keep checking back every week! Stay Positive!!

PityParty - shyla

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I know the feeling. Since I moved back to my small hometown about 8 years ago, I have been trying to get on with the local hospital. Last time I checked they only had 8 MTs in the department - used to be in-house, but they were allowed to work from home a few years back. Those women know that they've got the cream-of-the-crop jobs, still straight typing and no ASR at all. The salaries are unbelievable and the benefits are really good, so they're not letting loose of them unless they're moving, retiring or die!

I occasionally check their website, but I really don't think there's much luck of me getting a job. I even know someone in the HR dept and the second time that I was called for an interview they wanted someone with radiology experience and I've never done radiology. I still interviewed, but of course didn't get it.

It is a bummer for sure!!!!

Yeah I have tried to get back on at my old hospital. - Same thing ----

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regular account, limited doctors, really excellent pay, incentive bonus, good benefits. They hired somebody far less qualified than I. I was truly bummed for a long time; actually still bummed I guess. They are the only in-house MT's left in our town. I can't believe I gave that up for Q. Some of those ladies call me now and then when they are upset and want to know about MedQuist. I tell them emphatically to stay where they are. They are on the green grass side.

Keep trying - another idea I've found - anon

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Google some of the regular transcription companies(non MT). There are lots of them. Seems our medical knowledge is of no benefit because most of the general transcriptions without the medical knowledge are getting paid more than we are, and some quite a bit more. Something to consider.

Thanks everybody - OP

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The worst thing is that the recruiter for the MT job told me that they have to train for 6 months in-house. Sounds to me like a beginner's position while I could have hit the ground running. I had even applied for a non-MT position in Med Records at same hospital. Got my rejection letter for that today.

Sad what this field has come down to.

Thanks for the suggestions & encouragement, though! I will definitely try the non-MT transcription suggestion!

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