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Moving on to a non-MT job opportunity - HangingInThere

Posted: Apr 30, 2015

I am pleased to say I have found an open door to a job opportunity that is outside of MT work. It is a job that will utilize my experience in healthcare and my medical terminology. A very nice pay increase, regular holidays off with pay, and vacation and sick time. No weekend work. Most importantly, a new skill set that makes my more marketable opening up more future opportunities as well. I hope this encourages some of you to see what is out there. Submitting a resume or filling out an application does not commit you to anything. It is worth a shot to see what you find. I think for most, you will be pleasantly surprised that what MTs make now days is easily matched by many entry level positions. It could take a lot of time and patience before you start hearing back from prospects, all the more reason to start now. I am not saying I am not nervous and a little anxious considering I have been sitting in my MT chair for almost 2 decades, but even my family said that the struggles associated with having me home as an MT outweighs the benefits. They don't want to see me stuck at my computer for hours stressing over QA/QC standards. They don't want me having to flex so I can make enough money. They want me off on Christmas and Thanksgiving so I can share time with them. They want to see me happy. It will undoubtedly be an adjustment for all of us, but an adjustment I believe will be well worth making.

curious - anon

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Just wondering what field you are going in to that will use your current knowledge? Others of us trying to get out could certainly use some insight! We have all been so berated and belittled and paid as if we are so insignificant, it is hard to muster the self-esteem to try to find another job....especially out of our field. Good luck to you!

Working at a hospital - HangingInThere

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I will be working in a hospital in a patient services position. I did find other opportunities at urgent care centers for front office and registration, medical receptionist positions, release of information coordinators, healthcare database coordinators, medical office assistant jobs. I checked every possible job/career site, local ads, local hospitals, state jobs, VEC listings. You name it, I was on it. There were plenty I did not hear from, but there were also a nice handful that were willing to train because of my medical terminology experience. Some non-healthcare type opportunities I qualified for were a customer service rep, call center rep, and even some banks. Just got to keep the mind set it doesn't hurt to submit. And always tweak your resume to reflect each position. Hope this helps. As I was submitting this message I was receiving a call for a 2nd time from an urgent care center that I had already said no to because I had accepted this other position.

I agree with the poster - about changing

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your resume. I did that for each position. If it is for a specific job like cardiology reception, put on your resume that you typed cardiology reports and list them. That makes a difference. I did this and am out of here as well also in the healthcare field. With the knowledge we have, we are useful in the healthcare setting. I found my job on Indeed.com. Good luck searching!

Perfect timing! - Gotta be positive

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Thanks for sharing this today! Just submitted application for a non-MT job, first in about 30 years! Nervous, excited, but know there is something out there better! Best wishes in your new career!

Congratulations! Very happy for you. - nm

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I think the adjustment will have you thriving in no time sm - acuteMLS

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Yes, it's different going in and working but the upside is so huge from what you're describing.

Work will stay at work. Family time will be so much better because you're not worried about your accounts being empty or how long you're going to have to work to make your line count.

The social contact alone is worth it. Congratulations on getting out! I look every day and one day I'll be saying the same thing.

Thank you, and I fully believe that as well. :) - HangingInThere

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Cannot wait to be around people. :)

Moving on to a non-MT job opportunity - Skylar

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I admire what you've decided to do. My wheels are turning and I am hoping to head in the same direction! Wishing you nothing but happiness! :)

Several MTs I know have already made the switch - Moving Forward

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Several MTs I know are already either getting ready to graduate or are already working as coders. The money is good. It also doesn't hurt your back, your shoulders, your hands, or your self-esteem.

The pressure lifted the moment the decision was made - Agree

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All of the pressure from feeling trapped disappeared just from knowing there was a way out. Just 9 to 12 months of training and a real return on investment. I recommend to everyone that they start working toward a new career goal. Once you make the mental switch, everything gets better. Once you graduate and get your credentials, you wonder what took you so long to decide to do it. Whatever career you go into though, don't do it halfway and end up wondering why you can't get anyone to give you a chance to show what you can do. That puts you in an even worse position than before. Doing it the right way is worth spending a little more time on training and being able to pass the CCS, using coding as an example, because most people don't do it that way and it sets you above the crowd. I know that from experience. I know people who tried shortcuts with training. That's a false economy and gets you nowhere. Good luck in whatever career you decide to switch to. Whatever it is, get the best training you can and go for it.

Relief to body pain and physical exhaustion too with coding vs MT - nm

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nm

moving on - joanne

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I have also moved on to another non-MT opportunity. I am making sales calls from home for a local home improvement company. It is commission only but I can set my own hours and still be available during the day if grandkids need me. I just started a month ago so have no idea if this is longterm or not. I used to be a radiology MT but my company sold us out just like all the rest of them. I so wish it could go back to how it used to be when we were actually respected - but time marches on and we must do the same. I wish everyone good luck in getting out of this now so-disappointing profession.

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