I’m in my late 30′s and thinking of going back to school. I would like it if someone in the medical field could tell me if they even use medical transcriptionists or if it is all done on computers. If I spend my money on school I’d like to know if I would be hired. If not, any suggestions about what is in demand (I don’t want to be a nurse). Thanks so much!
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Almost any career in medicine is in demand these days, So If I were you I would definitely go back to school. "Medical Transcriptionists listen to dictated recordings made by Physicians and other healthcare professionals and transcribe them into medical reports, correspondence and other administrative material." MT’s use digital or analog dictating equipment to do there work. They make $13.00+/hr and the field is expected to grow. My mom was a (MT ). I wouldn’t be concerned with my age if I were you. I’m 21 and just got into Radiography school and I met a woman in my class who is almost 50 with a grandson! If you decide that Medical Transcription is not for you, You could be a Medical Assistant, Radiographer, Physcial Therapist Assistant, etc. I hope this helped and Good Luck!!!
You are still young enough not to get that age discrimination thing against you so I would go for it. I would check out some schools in your area such as a community college and see what they offer and talk to an adviser. They should give you better answers to your questions. I don’t know how much time and education you want to spend but there are lots of medical jobs that are going to need filling with all the baby boomers retiring soon. Medical technology, is a good example. Good Luck!!
Doctors use transcribers, but now they either use a nurse that works for them or use a computer that can convert speak into words. but mostly they use their nurses. become a x-ray ultrasound technician, physical or occupational therapist, even a phlebotomist.