Medical transcriptionists have to have sharp skills, quick to hear and understand what they are doing. Here’s a little test to see how you can use those skills in something that’s not transcription.

I often peruse the classified ads for medical transcription jobs. Today I ran across this ad:

(Company name withheld) hires Independent Contractor Transcriptionists only, preferably with (System Name Withheld) experience, but not required. Pulmonary, Dermatology and Cardiology experience is required. We are currently hiring a limited number of positions only and will be hiring quickly. We are looking for highly experienced MTs who know the latest Book of Style Standards very well and are computer literate. A high attention to detail and concern for your own quality of work is required. You must be able to work every day Mon-Sat or Tues-Sat, 5-6 hours (or more if wanted and available) each day sometime between the hours of 6 AM and 8 PM CST. If you are not able to meet this schedule please do not apply.

So here’s the game. Read this ad, and you tell me what’s wrong with this picture. I look forward to your replies!

On a separate note, I ran across a pretty awesome relief effort for the folks in Japan and thought I’d share it here. Imagine if you were in that country, cold, tired, wet, and were given a gift of a brand new pair of socks. i think this guy has latched onto something that will make a difference in a lot of people’s lives and thought I’d share it with you today. I particularly enjoyed his response to the question of whether or not this is a scam. Socks for Japan.

Okay, let’s get those responses coming in!