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#15029 - 03/13/06 10:36 AM
2 questions for working MT who graduated from M-Tec
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GabrielleC
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Registered: 06/12/05
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Hello all, I am a person who is seriously considering applying to M-Tec. I have been researching this school and this career for about a year now and I just about ready to commit to it. But, I just have two questions to ask if you don't mind:
First question-when you first started your jobs as MT's, how hard was it to get up and going? What I mean is that I keep reading how frustrating your first job is, at first, due to not knowing everything. But, my friends who are MT's (not M-Tec grads and not working with a national company) keep telling me that all of you are exagerating about how hard it is. So, what was your experience?
Second question-What quality do you think is the most important quality for being a successful MT? I have been employed in all sorts of different jobs. From Jr. High English teacher, Secretary, to paper delivery person. I am trying to really find my career and from what I have read MT seems to really fit my personality and abilities. But, what quality do you feel helps a person being truly successful in this profession?
Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to this post. I really appreciate it!!
Gabrielle
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#15030 - 03/14/06 02:50 PM
Re: 2 questions for working MT who graduated from M-Tec
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Butterfingers
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Registered: 09/18/05
Posts: 13
Loc: Akron, Ohio
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I am a person who is seriously considering applying to M-Tec. I have been researching this school and this career for about a year now and I just about ready to commit to it.
I've been looking into medical transcription for about 2 years. I finally have the financial means, I've picked the school (M-Tech), and now I'm just waiting for a couple more things to pass and I think I'll be ready to commit. Like you, I have worked in a variety of fields and industries and hope I am making the right choice.
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when you first started your jobs as MT's, how hard was it to get up and going? What I mean is that I keep reading how frustrating your first job is, at first, due to not knowing everything. But, my friends who are MT's (not M-Tec grads and not working with a national company) keep telling me that all of you are exagerating about how hard it is. So, what was your experience?
I've heard the same thing. I feel I've researced the industry enough to know that if you attend a reputable school, the classes are not going to be some fly-by-night course you finish up in 90 days. I realize that sometimes people that have been in the field for so long have forgotten how difficult it was to break into the field. Other times the industry itself changes and if those changes don't directly affect YOU then you're not always aware of the changes.
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Second question-What quality do you think is the most important quality for being a successful MT? I have been employed in all sorts of different jobs. From Jr. High English teacher, Secretary, to paper delivery person. I am trying to really find my career and from what I have read MT seems to really fit my personality and abilities. But, what quality do you feel helps a person being truly successful in this profession?
In the mean time, I'll be watching for answers to this post.
Some days I'm very excited knowing I'll be signing up for classes soon. 
Other days I think about the commitment, what it's going to take to be successful, the fear of changing careers and being over the age of 40 and it's a little overwhelming 
Perhaps I'll see you in class (online soon).
Thanks!
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#15031 - 03/15/06 07:41 AM
Re: 2 questions for working MT who graduated from M-Tec
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Susan Francis CMT
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Registered: 07/03/98
Posts: 467
Loc: Akron OH USA
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First question-when you first started your jobs as MT's, how hard was it to get up and going? What I mean is that I keep reading how frustrating your first job is, at first, due to not knowing everything. But, my friends who are MT's (not M-Tec grads and not working with a national company) keep telling me that all of you are exagerating about how hard it is. So, what was your experience?
Second question-What quality do you think is the most important quality for being a successful MT? I have been employed in all sorts of different jobs. From Jr. High English teacher, Secretary, to paper delivery person. I am trying to really find my career and from what I have read MT seems to really fit my personality and abilities. But, what quality do you feel helps a person being truly successful in this profession?
Thank you for taking the time to read and respond to this post. I really appreciate it!!
Gabrielle
Hi Gabrielle
I think we have corresponded recently, but I wanted to see if there was anything else I could do to help you with your questions.
1) Any new job is going to require you to go through a "learning curve." There will be new dictators, new transcription platforms, new people to work with. It is a process, and you should not expect to go in the door and be the perfect MT overnight!  Allow yourself time to grow and nurture your skills.
2) There are many qualities that you should look for in a good MT. Dedication to quality is big on my list, as well as the ability to work independently. When you have taken our pre-enrollment test you will note quite a few qualities listed there as well.
Please be sure to let me know if there is anything else that I can do to help! The M-TEC forums and my email are always the best way to reach me quickly!
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#15032 - 03/15/06 07:43 PM
Re: 2 questions for working MT who graduated from M-Tec
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pilgrimgoose
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Registered: 02/01/05
Posts: 61
Loc: Vancouver, Washington
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First question-when you first started your jobs as MT's, how hard was it to get up and going? What I mean is that I keep reading how frustrating your first job is, at first, due to not knowing everything. But, my friends who are MT's (not M-Tec grads and not working with a national company) keep telling me that all of you are exagerating about how hard it is. So, what was your experience?
ISecond question-What quality do you think is the most important quality for being a successful MT? I have been employed in all sorts of different jobs. From Jr. High English teacher, Secretary, to paper delivery person. I am trying to really find my career and from what I have read MT seems to really fit my personality and abilities. But, what quality do you feel helps a person being truly successful in this profession?
Gabrielle
#1: I think this varies for everyone but one important variable is clinic vs acute care. I personally immediately went to work for a national working acute care accounts. I work on every speciality doing the main 4 report types. I have 4 accounts each with hundreds of dictators. If you compare this to someone who only does clinic work or only dermatology .... you get the idea.... the time it takes to get up to speed depends on the position and of course the person. Do you get easily distracted when searching, do you have a lot of interuptions etc. For me it took a good 6-9 months to get up to speed. It is hard - you're learning a whole new language for crying out loud!!! And that language is being dictated by a variety of dictators in a variety of settings (background noise). If anyone says it's easy they're nuts. It is challenging, fun, frustrating, and the best job I've ever had. No pain, no gain!!
#2: Hmmm...detail oriented, goal-oriented, self-motivated. Extremely helpful if you like/love grammar/English. Morals. Dedication. Nonsocial (well, you've got to like to work at home all day by yourself-honestly I have the best co-workers ever!! Me, myslef, and I!)
There's my 2 cents! Good luck to you.
Proud 2004 M-Tec grad,
Meri #2
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#15033 - 03/15/06 07:49 PM
Re: 2 questions for working MT who graduated from M-Tec
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bobbcat
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Registered: 03/27/03
Posts: 5578
Loc: My office.
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But, what quality do you feel helps a person being truly successful in this profession?
Just a few qualities: Strong listening skills, strong communication skills, strong researching skills, very good command of the English language and consistent, dedicated pattern of maintaining close attention to details.
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Bottom line, it's either M-TEC or Andrews.
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