Be a Medical Transcriptionist
Alfred E. Neuman Hospital wants you! Drs Black, White, and Grey want you! But only if you are a medical transcriptionist. So, you may ask, what is this medical transcriptionist thing, anyway? Have you ever seen your doctor mumbling into a tape recorder? Well, the core job of the transcriptionist is to turn the taped, verbal medical record into the written word and to do it with speed and accuracy. He also includes lab results, progress notes, and sometimes information from other medical personnel. For a more information go to http://www.mtdaily.com/faq.html.
The benefits of this career are many. For starters, you will be in high demand. There is a shortage of medical transcriptionists now and the demand for them is expected to increase at the rate of 12% a year until the year 2012. As the baby boomers age, their medical needs increase and along with this the need for people in the medical field increases. You won’t get rich in this field but pay can range from $10 to $40 per hour depending on experience and where you work. A big plus is being able to choose your work site. You can work at a hospital, doctor’s office, or at home as a private contractor or as a self -employed businessperson. You can also work full or part time. See http://www.cynrje.com/free-medical-benfits.html.
The medical transcriptionist is sometimes called a medical language specialist. You are a specialist and you will get the respect and feel the pride that comes with that. You will be a Certified Medical Transcriptionist (CMT), certified by your professional organization, The American Association for Medical Transcriptionists (AAMT).
If all of this sounds pretty good, you are no doubt wondering how you can get training. It is available at some community colleges and trade schools and also on line. So again you have many choices. Cost varies from program to program but all will assist you to get a loan should you need one. If you already have a job or small children the online programs provide the most flexibility. You don’t have to wait until a semester or quarter ends but can jump in any time and you can take your courses at the times and at the pace that work for you.
All in all becoming a medical transcriptionist is a pretty good deal. You have the pride and income of a professional career; you are sought after; and you have many job choices.
What are you waiting for?
