100 wpm typing speed – Can you transcribe like this?
I used to believe that to be able to get good quality work in doing my medical transcription, I have to be typing way about 100 wpm without errors. But after that, I started to be frustrated with what I can only achieve. I am a medical transcriptionist but I can merely type between 35-40 wpm. I used to not…
The Need to Do the Transcriptionist Computer Desk Exercises
This computer desk exercises image is widely available in the Internet. It is not unusual anymore seeing office workers or particularly us transcriptionist doing these exercises. Doing your work as medical transcriptionist, computer desk exercises are a must do. Any type of stretching exercises can give significant benefits when done properly. Many times I find these exercises beneficial whenever there…
Transcription Foot Pedal – NCH Swift Sound
Almost all audio transcriptionists use a foot pedal. It is definitely an added advantage to transcribe faster. It can be considered as your best friend; a foot pedal is almost a necessity. If you want to start a career in home-based audio transcription, one major equipment you must make sure to get is the foot pedal. If you are using…
Medical Transcriptionist’s Reference Websites
Among medical transcriptionists (MTs), it is essential to share whatever knowledge that they acquire. Whenever one encounters new website that can help in improving the transcription work, it is best to share this to co-MTs. Here are some of the websites I find useful. MTWorld – Common Lab Values Hospital Link – List of Hospitals in the USA WebMD – …
Determination, Focus and Desire in Becoming a Transcriptionist
By Aina on Sat, May 1, 2010 at 3:25 AM: Even without adequate work experience, do you think you can start to work as transcriptionist? Yes, because I believe that work experience is not a basis because each and every new work is also new to the employee. What matters is the determination, focus and the desire of the person…