Medical transcription as a career option worldwide
We did a little research on fast growing jobs around the world and Medical Transcriptionist is a new career option that has been gradually gaining popularity in South Africa (MT). We will focus on the details of the medical transcription career in this post.
The United States Department of Labor defines a medical transcriptionist as follows:
listen to recordings of physicians and other healthcare professionals dictating a variety of medical reports, including emergency department visits, imaging studies, surgeries, record reviews, and final summaries. using transcription equipment with headphones and pedals. It also includes “dictating reports and converting medical abbreviations and jargon into their expanded forms. The reports are returned in written or electronic form to the dictator for inspection, signature, or editing after the necessary editing. Essentially, an MT converts the digital record created by a physician, physical therapist, or other physician into an accurately written record of the interaction between the medical professional and the patient.
It is challenging to work in the field of medical transcription. Doctors often have to dictate in locations that are far from ideal, making it difficult for the transcriptionist to create an accurate record of the record. When transcribing medical documents, extra caution and attention is required, as a transcription error can lead to life-threatening problems. Think about what would happen if a doctor accidentally switched from the right to the left side of the body while writing a preoperative medical report.
The patient in question could suffer dire consequences from the TM error in reporting, including surgical problems such as the patient being operated on on the wrong side. As an MT, you will also be required to always stay on top of new developments in medical technology and research. Being a medical transcriptionist could be the right career choice for you if you like to do research and aren’t intimidated by technical medical terminology.