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Spheris & AllType radiology MTs.....sm

Posted By: RADMT on 2006-02-11
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Can you tell us what/how you are paid and what platforms you use?  Likes/dislikes?  Good/bad company?  Any other pertinent info is appreciated.  TIA


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Spheris or AllType
Just looking for some advice about these 2 companies.  I recently started with both.  Spheris has wonderful support and resources.  Alltype is okay too but I find myself having touble with QA.  I can not look up old reports and don't get much feedback, only from one person.  Just looking for someone with experience with either of these companies and would like some input.  I would like to only work for one company. 
Spheris and MQ but you won't get the radiology sm
work that KS does. I think they have the most. I left twice and went back. Glad I did.

Did they not hire you? Do you have the right experience? If so, that's where I would go.
spheris radiology
What platform will you be using? I think that makes the biggest difference.
Any opinions regarding Spheris radiology? nm

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Spheris radiology word expanders
Does anybody know what word Expanders Spheris uses for Meditech radiology?
What line rate does Spheris pay for radiology MTs?
TIA
MedQuist, Spheris or WebMedX for Radiology? sm

Please, anyone who works for or has worked for one (or more) of the these companies transcribing Radiology provide some input.  How are the accounts, the pay, schedule flexibility, benefits, etc?  You can email me, if you prefer.


Thanks  :->


Keystrokes has the best radiology accounts IMO. I have plenty of work and radiology only. nm
I make a good living and rarely run out of work. When I do, it is for a few minutes at a time and usually because the rads have not started early enough. No other complaints!
Keystrokes for radiology. They are the biggest for radiology out of all of the companies out there.
I have been there 2 years and have been very happy. I make a lot more money than when I worked for Edix/Spheris.
Keystrokes has a radiology division. They used to be radiology only but their sm
customers started referring other departments to them.

I know that they just got a bunch of new accounts!
For radiology, Keystrokes is the way to go. They seem to have the most radiology accounts. sm
I have been very, very busy since starting with them 19 months ago. No complaints at all other than one or two of the radiologists who speak at the speed of light and expect us to be able to transcribe what sounds to be a mouse on a treadmill!
If radiology is going to VR, why are there so many job openings for radiology MTs? nm
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Ascend Radiology & MDI Radiology?
Is anyone currently working on or know anything about Ascend radiology or MDI radiology accounts?  What platforms do they use?  Do they have a lot of ESLs or crappy dictators?  Thanks in advance
AllType, Inc.
Anyone familiar with this company?  Could find nothing in archives.  They have a job ad on job board.  Would like to know anything about them before applying or taking tests.  TIA.
alltype
I had posted below, but I had to make another post in answer to this one. I have been with the company for 2 years now and have never had a problem with being to do more than what I signed on for. As far as tech support, everyone has been extremely helpful to me. I just moved cross country and one of our tech guys was nice enough to set up my computer to be compatible with wireless internet. As far as offshoring, I do not think so. Honestly, you sound a little hostile, so maybe that is why things did not work out for you.
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AllType
Can anyone tell me about AllType?
alltype
Thank you ex-alltyper. I was starting to feel like I was the only one who felt this way. I actually ended up finding another place that provides better. Another complaint would be that they have a tendency to need you when they need you and then when work is low and you ask for more all of a sudden they cannot help you.
alltype
I have 5 accounts on 1 system and 2 that I learned in vein on the other as every time I have wanted to work on them during a slow period it is always caught up. I would look somewhere else.
AllType
What do you folks know about Alltype?  Thanks in advance.
AllType has an ad now for ops...NM
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alltype
hi all!  what is the deal with alltype.  I have considered possible employment with them.  Do they still have different systems to learn?  thanks in advance
Alltype
I just talked with them last week - what's the deal. They offered me a cent less per line than I make now - but I am looking for more work. Please let us know details.
AllType
Can anyone tell me about their insurance benefits, cost, etc.?
Alltype
I worked for them 2 years ago Said I would be getting great accounts Make $$$ Sometimes I would but mostly especially on weekend I would get one ESL dictator who was constantly behind in his dictation. I am not a newbie, have over 12 years experience but he was just horrible. When I complained they said I would get better accounts as time wore on but I couldn't take it after 4 months and moved on.
Alltype

Any info on Allltype regarding tech help, flexibility, TA+ platform, good line counts, organized, PTO, etc...good, bad and ugly


Thank you


Alltype
Anyone have any experience with this company out of New Jersey?
What's up with AllType?
Is there anyone else who was pretty much forced out by the new policies at AllType? The hourly people are being put on production at 3.5 cpl unless you can make 2500-3000 lines per day editing, listening to offshore op notes and all that (about 95% offshore work). Everything just changed overnight. It went from bonuses and talk of growth and stability to now I hear the HR department was downsized and the experienced people who made a decent wage are hitting the door. Does anybody know what REALLY happened with this company? I was a lead QA person and I had to train new employees, do reviews and all that, and then was notified that in addition to this I would have to maintain the ridiculously high line count. I just don't get it.
HERE'S WHAT'S UP WITH ALLTYPE

I obviously can't know who is doing the posting of e-mails regarding ALLTYPE's pilot quality assurance program, but those of you who want accurate answers, I invite you to write to me (gkelly@alltype) or call me directly 800-560-8973. 



I will attempt one last time here to set the record straight.  Let me first acknowledge that I understand the anxiety that comes with moving from hourly pay to production pay.  I remember when this happened in transcription in the 90s.  But, let's remember too, that hard-working, high-producing MTs who tolerated no interruptions in their work day actually saw an increase in pay, and other MTs paid a heavy price in loss of income. 


Moving quality assurance to production pay is keeping in line with the industry moving to speech recognition.  As I have stated in a previous posting, editors are full-time benefit eligible at 2000 lines reviewed per day (3 hrs 20 min of dictation reviewed). QA tiered incentives start at 2001 lines and go to 4 cents per line at 2500 lines reviewed per day. FTE editors get 80% paid health insurance, accrued PTO, holiday pay, overtime pay, monthly TAT bonus, and quarterly QA bonus.  This program pays a nice hourly wage.  For instance, at 3000 lines per day, 30000 lines in two weeks, editors make $13.59/hr.  At 3500 lines per day, 35,000 lines in two weeks, editors make $16.00/hr.  And remember ALL lines in every report are payable.  Three thousand (3000) lines per day is 5 hours of dictation reviewed in 8 hours, 3500 lines per day is less than 6 hours of dictation reviewed in 8 hours. And it is not necessary to do 100% voice-to-text relisten on all files. 


We have worked hard to take care of our editing staff, reward our star performers, and keep our model in line with the industry.  Thank you for the opportunity to provide this information.


Gerry Kelly, CMT
President


What's new at AllType?
I'm looking to possibly apply for an Editor position at AllType and would like current information if possible.  I have read the archives and would like to know if their editor production pay is actually worth it.  Thanks in advance.
AllType
Does anyone have any info...good or bad....on this company? I have been offered a position there.
alltype
run dont walk away from this company
AllType
Can you give me anything specific? Any personal experiences or rationale for such dramatic advice? Any help would be greatly appreciated. You can email me if you want. Thanks!
alltype
pay is always on time but the 24 hour Tech support you are supoposed to have is never available. you are the one that is blamed when you cant work your shift.
Alltype
I don't know if it is the same Alltype, but I was offered a job with them. Did all the paper work ect. She told me I needed a C-phone. I told her I did not have one. She said she would send me one. I got a USB pedal (which I had already) and headset! Tech support was supposed to tell me how to get files via the Internet -- never happened. Still waiting for a response. This has been well over 2 years now. She had called on the phone and said work should start in a week -- never did get set-up and by this time I had returned her pedal/headset saying I was no longer interested. I asked about billing/blanks the answer? Both??? Both??? What is that supposed to mean? It was clear to me this person/owner did not have a clue about medical transcription. I never used a C-phone but I know it is not a USB pedal and headset. Good luck to you.
AllType
None of this sounds too good and this company is not my only option. Thanks for the comments. If anyone else has something to contribute...please do!
AllType

Hello Everyone,


I am looking for some feedback on AllType.  Does anyone who has or is still working there recently have any information?  I finished a test with them this weekend, so I am just waiting to see how I did, but before I jump into a boat that might sink would you help me please?     I hope you all have a wonderful day today and I hope to hear from you soon.


 


Sincerely,


 


Nissa Landry


alltype
Amen to that! I worked there a few years ago...and was one of the used and abused.
Anyone know about AllType?
Does anyone know anything about AllType or currently working for them?  They currently have a position for STAT MT's that sounds very good, hourly pay + production, benefits, employee status, etc.  That could possibly turn into some decent dollars.  I would love to hear from someone who knows about this position and how good it is, how the company itself is, etc. When you have been at the same job for 3+ years making the same 9 c/l you started with while your living expenses keep rising, it's hard not to be curious about what's going on elsewhere.  Is it worth the risk of change?  Any knowledge about this particular company would be helpful. 
alltype
I have worked for alltype for over 2 years and wouldn't trade them for anything.
AllType
Would like current info on AllType.  Pros and cons, please.  Also what platform(s) do they use.  Is there enough work?  Thanks.
AllType

Rudest, clickiest company I've seen in years.  Will never recommend them.


Alltype

I'd love to hear the good, bad and ugly on Alltype. I've been offered there Sun-Thurs 11 p.m. - 7 a.m. Production + Hourly positions, and everything sounds great... almost too great. Have until Monday to take it or leave it. Anyone?


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A coworker of mine just started with them. Great pay per line. She works eight hours fri-sun but gets paid for an extra eight. She said they are very nice and she is thrilled.


AllType
You did better than I did.  I applied and never even heard back from them at all.  I have 10+ years medical transcription experience.  Guess I didn't have what they were looking for.
alltype
I did question the office and they said with this particular account, it takes, a while.  I thought I was set and ready to go because they sent the computer overnight.  Anways, by the time they got everything together, they switched the account I was hired for and my hours.  I also found another job.  I don't think this is typical of alltype but it was my experience. I start my new job on Monday. So all things worked out.....................
I still feel like a team player of Spheris, as the shackle scars are still on my legs! Spheris was

Micromanaged to the microsecond, or ms!  Horrible. And part of a team?  Total opposite - part of a team as in prison.


Don't imply you're worried at all. Just stating fact that Spheris does NOT allow a Spheris MT
work concurrently for MQ - no exceptions.  MQ, on the other hand, does not have the same feelings as Spheris.  Just all I had to say so that MTs aren't misled into thinking they can do the same "legally". Even went to the ropes on this issue with Spheris, as I was professional as well, and wouldn't share info, etc. The point they raised was that MQ is their direct #1 competition, and if I was typing for MQ and doing great work, that was in direct conflict of interest with Spheris' best interests.  Guess which one I obviously stuck with!!
I work for Alltype as well . .
I have been with Alltype now 2 years this month and during that time we have made great changes in the way that we work, in my personal opinion, to a very easy, more streamlined system. I have been a full time employee during this time. I have always had the same accounts and if they start to run low, all I have to do is ask to cross train. I am very pleased.
i LOVED alltype.
loved the manger, etc. only thing i hated was Chartscript.
AllType pay scale
The pay scale varies depending on your skill set, experience and account.