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You are oh so wrong. They're changing the name and

Posted By: wanting to drop the word American so sm on 2006-05-12
In Reply to: I think the tide is turning and AAMT will be American again soon. nm - CMT2

they're not 'exclusive.'




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I'm sorry but you're wrong. My

name is not snowball (my cat) or Stanley (my dog) and I am no pet. I am just an MT who is supposed to work part time for the company 4 hours a day 4 days a week but end up working a lot more because the account I'm on is always out of control.


You're not doing anything wrong...
Unfortunately there is no way to search for recent posts other than to scroll through each page.  If you use the search function at the top of the board, you can only search archived posts which date from about eight months back.  Less than eight month post you really can't search other than going through each page - it's kind of a bummer!! 
I'm sorry, but you're wrong. SM
I don't appreciate your characterization of my concerns as paranoid. I happen to work in this area, conducting ID theft investigations; I doubt very much that you can claim any expertise on the subject, based on your very ill-informed post.

Apparently, you're not aware of the huge Monster.com incident that is still under investigation and that involved the theft of RESUMES.

Here's a link to enlighten anyone who thinks throwing your resume around willy-nilly is a great idea:

http://www.usatoday.com/tech/news/computersecurity/hacking/2007-08-22-phishing-monster_N.htm


You're wrong. - sm
I personally know the new leads and have worked with them for over a year. All are located here and transition is really happening. But Focus does have to live down the past and let the new show what they are gonna do.
Sorry, but you're wrong....
If I'm on the job board, it's because I'm LOOKING FOR A JOB! 
You're wrong... sm
Like there's no poverty and desperation in THIS country?



It's NOT about identity theft: That can (and does) happen ANYWHERE.



The reason medical records should NOT be off-shored is because it's taking jobs away from Americans, putting American money into the economies of OTHER countries, and at the same time allowing American hospitals and providers to thumb their noses at HIPAA. HIPAA isn't enforceable in Timbuktu.

bet you're dead wrong on that one!
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You're wrong. Never have been paid for OT. Many others
have said the same thing.   I don't know how other accounts work, but there is no way to even submit OT on transnet, you can only submit the number of lines. 
I think you're taking it the wrong way.

What if a brand new MT happened across MT stars and saw your post.  Maybe it was their first time here?  What if they thought - hey, great, an opportunity?  On an MT board do you really think Transam associates was a well hidden secret that you happened upon?  Isn't one of the biggest asset an MT brings with her/him research skills?  One only needs to type Transam Assoc in Google and there you have it. 


Think of it from that perspective.  Let's just hope some new MT didn't happen along that day and see your post and now is on her/his way to being broke and taken advantage of.   


FAIL - You're both wrong....SM
Technically, you are both incorrect. This correct phasing should be:

*If I were the person to whom you were unable to offer a position, then how...*

Wrong use of a couple of words and punctuation in there, ladies.

Carry on...I'm getting some popcorn.
when you can go to Starbucks and get better benefits, we're doing something wrong.. Thanks for fu
That was great!!!
You're wrong. You have posted many times
about QT, always trying to start something.  You've even posted things making it sound as if you work there, and you say you don't.   Why do you need to know what is going on if you don't work there?  Things are well at QT, despite all the garbage a few months ago.   They are not hiring so any information about pay, work load, etc. isn't needed. 
You're giving out WRONG information!! sm
There are 2 Synthescribes. The one involving Heather Rigsby is based in Tennessee. This is why you just have to trust your on judgment on this board sometimes!
Barbmt - you're wrong. Focus has
always been offshore. They wanted to come onshore but for whatever reason, they are now returning all work back to India. Get your facts straight. We were not paid too much - heck the MT work was horrible, mostly the Indian MTs but also the American MTs. I could have typed them faster than all the time I had to take to fix these mistakes.
you're scolding to the wrong person
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Not one account lost in over 3 years. You're wrong. sm
They just chose not to bid on one that went to voice recognition but have had 100% renewal on contracts.
again, you are wrong; depends on account; if you're doing demos, then
nm
You're wrong. You are not required to work one weedend day a week.
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WRONG! WRONG! WRONG! We turn down work because so many hospitals are sm
calling wanting a company that keeps work in the USA. The trend was stronger a few years ago before it all came to light about poor quality, the woman in Pakistan who threatened to post medical records on the web, 911, etc. There are hospitals who look for US-only and they are the MAJORITY not the minority. Definitely seeing the tide turn on offshore from an MTSO perspective, both MTs and customers!!!!!
that will be changing
sup's have already said you have to work 40 hrs from sun to sat on the new plan. Glad you are a happy MT at MQ, hope it continues, lucky you
They are out there, but changing to VR...:(
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That's because they probably keep changing your divisor
to count the lines to match whatever they want to pay you. They are so bad. Taking money from transcriptionists who do all the real work and have the experience and intelligence that THEY USE to make THEIR MONEY!
Changing careers
I was a Transcriptionist for 11 years and going through the same thing - less pay and terrible accounts.  Changed companies a lot, but it was always the same - little or no work.  Finally I had a friend of mine who is a doctor (has her own family practice) tell me that she hired a company out of India to do her work for 7cpl with 24 hour TAT and they would incorporate it into her computer system.  This was the last straw for me and I got out.  I found a job transcribing and captioning videos for the deaf and hearing impaired students at a local university.  I also take classes with a couple of these students and take notes.  There are other things out there - I am happier than I have been in years!
I am looking into changing fields..from MT
to coding but don't know if at 53 I'm getting too old to switch OR if coding will go the way of transcription as far as being computerized. I know MQ has new transcription/coding computerized equipment but I'm hoping and praying billing and/or coding will continue to be done by humans for a while. I just don't know that much about billing/coding now to know what the field looks like but I've contacted a couple local schools about classes. 
Changing world

It appears that management and supervisor positions are going down the drain.  Reason being, a lot of them are working for two companies at one time, thus  drawing two paychecks.  The company officials who know nothing about transcription management have no idea that it doesn't take a full day to manage transcriptionists.  Same being with QA and Editor positions, they are going to line rate now for the same reason.  Seems like a few unworthy people have just ruined it for everyone.  The trend now is going toward no titles of authority and just everyone having responsibilties that will cover a full day including typing in that job description.  I wouldn't say thats really a bad change, I would say the companies are wising up, it is a business after all. 


In defence of some though, there are though companies that assign 50 hospital accounts to one supervisor which is just terrible because they are on 24-7.  Bottom line, it is no longer the prestigious job it used to be.


Changing World
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changing speed
go to the transnet player, click more at the bottom right, and it gives you options you can change.
The forever changing AS...
 
Ever changing workload
If those people had any clue what they were doing, things would not be the way they are.

Have you ever worked for a company who suddenly sends out an email that says -we got a new acount- -it's already been added to your pool- -here are the account specifics- ...and has done this repeatedly with no warning whatsoever.

No human can keep all of those account specifics straight. If they had a brain, they would divide up those accounts and lessen the number of accounts in the MTs pools. In other words, if there are 100 MTs, put 3 accounts in 50 MTs' pools and the other 3 accounts in the other 50 MTs' pool. Does this not make sense?

They are so thoughtless and inconsiderate...will assign jobs to you without telling you or asking you if it is ok to do so, and then will send an email ordering you to stay on the system until you have completed all jobs assigned to you.
Unbelievable! I'm outta there as fast as I find something else. Hate it...hate it...hate it.

OMG! Changing Ribbons! LOL :)
This is way down the page, so you may not see this, but YES! I had forgotten all about changing the ribbon! Too funny! Man that takes me back! :)
changing MT jobs
hi out there -  I have been working with TotalEMed, now Spheris, for quite awhile -- pay on speech recog is 0.05 line and transcribing 0.06 line and am thinking about another company - does any one know of a company they have had a pretty good experience... I was thinking about the Northeast Transcription, Medquist and a few others.  thanks so much for any help with this.  I have about 7 years exp.
They are changing platforms and we will all be
xxx
company changing pay??
So, we have just been notified that our company will be changing our pay basically to 2 cpl on any templates and macro information and our full line rate on what we actually type out!!  What??  Is this normal?  It just seems like crap, especially before the holidays to just in a sense lower the money we are making.  I mean, this would make quite a difference in the amount of money you were originally making wouldnt you all think?
Why is TTD changing names.......sm

On job seeker's board, TTD has another add but now they posted the company name as TMinc????


Guess they are not getting resumes or responses to their ads.  hmmm


I have no issues with HRP, changing
choices very easy.   I just may be used to it as I have to do it with my husband's company every year through their own system. 
changing accounts

I will be changing my primary account due to lack of work on my current account. So, I will see how that goes. If it is not any better I will also have to get out.


 


Anyways, good luck at your new position.


I'm just telling you, it's going to be changing.
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You are wrong! Here is the ad. I got it too. There are no words spelled wrong and the caps are pa
This is pasted from the bottom of the email blast.

Why are you trying to stir up trouble? Keystrokes does not send ANYTHING offshore.

Here is the email blast from ILHIMA. The KS logo is at the top but does not paste here:

Rapid Turnaround, Guaranteed Accuracy, Measurable Cost Savings, U.S.A. Only, & Personal Service. These are our Five Stars of Excellence Promise. Find out what they can mean for you today. Email Pam.Gingrich@KeystrokesMT.com today!

LOL. I'm thinking of changing jobs and just

visited this board to check out companies.  I don't know anything about OSI.


But I can tell from some of the posters above that they don't seem like a very nice bunch of people.  I sure wouldn't want to work with them.  The word "evil" wasn't the first word to pop in my mind.  The word "hateful" was the first word.  If I, as a total stranger to all this, can see hatred, then you as someone with experience, surely must be accurate when using the word "evil."  (Sends chills up my spine.)


Definitely scratching OSi off my list!


I'm very grateful for these board.  They contribute more than most people realize.


I want to do a comparison now that everything seems to be changing at MQ and the other nationals. sm

what is the starting line count rate for acute care at some of the big nationals? or the range?  How about for radiology or pathology?  Do most have incentive programs and what do they consist of?  If we could put it all together, we would eliminate a lot of posts and maybe have a reference for those of us looking so that we do not waste time, energy and the possibility of being lied to.


Here is what I know:


ETranz - 0.10 per line but my checks keep bouncing when I finally get paid very late.  No incentive.  No direct deposit.


Transolutions - 0.08 per line.  They supply the equipment and computer (or did 2 years ago).  Their system is a dinosaur.  I always got paid on time. 


 


 


I mean nothing by it but everyone knows this is a constantly changing industry! nm
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Do they keep changing your accts & platforms or do you have just 1 or 2
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They offshore. They are frequently changing

how they pay.  I was originally offered a cpl rate for MT, then offered another rate to QA the offshore work.  Someone in the week or so is saying they are offering  to pay like 5 cents per thousand words.   I thought the sound quality of the files was poor and the few dictators I listened to not so great.   They used to be named something else, but I can't remember what - Transcription Solutions or TSI (I think).  They are out of Texas. 


If you read through old posts you'll find more info, nothing particularly good. 


 


Transcend is changing all accounts
your line count, so if you are hired on at 8 CPL, you will get 4 CPL.  They also seem to overhire and run out of work. No shift differential or incentive pay, they were phased out. If you want to do VR, this is the place for you, but remember your pay is reduced by 50%.  Also, lots of technical problems, their system seems to go down on an almost daily basis.  If you have a technical problem, you have to email them and wait for up to 6 hours before you get a response.  They take hours to get back to you and sometimes not until the next day for technical problems.  Poor reception and lots of static on the lines also.  Lots of ESL.  They do supply the computer is one good thing.   
Recruiters changing jobs too. (sm)
One from MQ went to Precyse.  Now one from JLG I see is at All Type.  These are just 2 names I have noticed.  Guess I have been spending too much time checking out other jobs. 
if nm (no message) are your initials, might want to consider changing. NM
especially when you have so much to say inside these message pockets
Need advice on changing jobs too!
I've been working for this company since November and have not gotten up to speed yet to meet 1200 lpd.  Normally, when I start a new job it only takes a week if that to be meeting production.  The software ExText, I was already familiar with.  However, I was placed on an Hem/Onc Childrens Hospital account, the terminology of which I am not experienced.  The benefits for this company are good, i.e. health, PTO, and such, but it pays only 8.5 cpl.  In discussing my dilema with them, they have offered to place me on a regular acute care hospital account, M-F day shift.  However, I have been offered an IC position for 10 cpl with another company.  What would you guys do.  I do need the health ins from the employee position.
Amphion changing over to VR is unsettling, anybody else concerned about this...nm
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Can we change the font size without changing

the appearance of the document font/size when it goes to the client. This is a Word-based program, and I know QA has asked me not to send with View size changed, so it must stay at 150% (or whatever size) when you change it in the document.  Thanks for your help.


Work night shift and eyes are tired by the end of the day.


Question about changing from hospital employee

I am wondering about how training pay works with different companies as they do not say on their web sites how much it is or for how long.  I checked with one company and they have no training pay whatsoever, strictly production from the first minute.  Thanks for any advice.  I am going from a salary but don't want to follow the account to the company.  Is it for one week or two or more, and is it usually minimum wage or higher?  TIA


Who needs it? We don't. Just don't buy anymore with their silly rule changing.
nm