wrk-mans comp and disability ins q's.

can a MT employee get workmans comp for developing carpal tunnel synd? 

If one carries disability insurance, is that for any disability, ie, (not related to job)  from a car accident, recreational time injury, etc.?  thanks.

• wrk-mans comp and disability ins q's. - sm
  • workman's comp - nymt
    • thanks a bunch - sm

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About 2-1/2 years ago I had to take employer-paid disability for an illness that was affecting my attendance at the hospital where I had been employed for several years as an MT.  I loved my job, but had no choice at the time and have spent the last two years trying to do my best to return to health and return to work at the same hospital.  During those two years, the hospital had a shortage of qualified MTs and was aggressively hiring; when I checked lately, however, there are no openings.  I called the department a month ago inquiring about the possibility of returning to work and the department head never returned my call.  Although I had exemplary reviews and years of extensive MT experience at this hospital, I know that my attendance the last year or so left a bad impression on my department head.  Also, during the time I was quite ill and still working, my production temporarily suffered, worsening the situation (yet my last review was still exemplary, noting only attendance issues and need to pull up production, otherwise just outstanding). I do believe she got the message the day I called, but chose not to return the call.  I made the call during a time they were actively recruiting and having some difficulty in finding qualified MTs.  Now I see no such ads anywhere.

There are other non-MT positions at the hospital, but I'm really not qualified for most of them and my pay as an MT was outstanding and I absolutely adored my job until I became too ill to work.  I'm afraid I ruined my reputation in my department when I became ill and she perhaps has decided not to re-hire me.  Although I could speak with people above her, she ultimately has the final say in determining whether she would take me back into the department.

If my MT department head is unwilling to hire me, what do you think my chances are applying at national companies with a 2-1/2 year lapse in working and transcribing?  I'm sure my doctors will gladly back me up that my attendance issues were solely due to my illness and I have copies of my superior reviews, even my last review the month before I left to take disability. 

Although I believe I haven't lost my MT skill, I have been out of the loop in terms of new drugs, etc. for over two years.  Yet, I do have many years transcribing for a prominent multi-specialty hospital.  What would YOU DO if you were me?  Would you more aggresively pursue the position with my current employer or try to move on?  I don't want to move on, but may have no choice.  Thanks for the advice!

account to the Philippines.  Guess TN wanted cheap labor.  I won't be surprised if ALL of the accounts go there.

I am so glad I quit working there!!!

I agree.

Hey, just posted a reply but haven't seen it post, so if this is a duplicate, I apologize!  I've been with SPi since December and was hired under the comp plan that you guys are discussing and it's actually a very good plan.  While I am not paid for spaces, most companies don't pay for spaces anyway, but the good thing is that I was given a higher line rate to compensate for that.  I interviewed with other companies before I decided to work for SPi and the reason I chose SPi was not only the great line rate but that the benefits start after 30 days, and who can beat free vision and dental!  I was going to have to pay for that myself everywhere else and couldn't even get it until I had worked a minimum of 3 months at other places.  The other cool thing was that I got paid for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day!  I am not going anywhere....

Title of position: Transcriptionist
Experience: 3 years as a transcriptionist.
Location of position: United States: nationwide position
At home or company: Work from home
Full or Part time: Full-time position
Employee Type: Independent Contractor, Employee
Type of Transcription: Hospital transcription
Specialty: Any Specialty
Job Description: We need FULL TIME acute care MT's for immediate openings on several accounts. Preference given for evenings/nights and weekends. These are stable accounts which always have work. You must have at least 3 years experience typing acute care. You must have DSL or Cable internet. You must have a computer with a minimum of 512 RAM. No offshore hiring. Work types include HPs, Consults, Discharges, OP reports, ERs, Progress Notes, and multiple other studies. Please visit our website: www.transformmt.com and click on the employment tab in the middle and then on the right hand side click on Start the Application Process.
Hardware/Software: Windows; USB foot pedal; Microsoft Word, at least 512 RAM and 1.8 GHz processor
Method of sending/receiving dictation: High-speed DSL, Cable, Satellite with minimum 256 download and 100 upload speed
Compensation Information: Competitive
Date Posted: 2009-07-13 16:39:13.0

It's been 3 months since I left the company, and I have not received my computer deposit yet.  I called and talked with HR and Accounts Payable, who promised me a check weeks ago.   I called today and was told they had a snag -- no one to sign checks, providing me with a lame excuse about having to send the checks to ATL next week, etc., etc.   NOT MY PROBLEM -- You took the money out of my check, now send it back since your computer was returned in good condition.   (Not to mention that I have not received my last paycheck -- haven't pursued that because it's less than $5). 

Also -- when I worked for the company, the accounts (3 hospitals) continually ran out of work.  I was to give WEBMEDX 12 hours out of my day, checking every 30 minutes to see if there was work, and then sign off if there was no work so as not to abuse the minimum wage laws (i.e. so they would not have to pay me).   This was the worse experience I have ever had with a transcription service.   HORRIBLE!!