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I thought the written was fairly easy. The typing test (sm)

Posted By: Happycamper on 2007-03-20
In Reply to: Testing - Daphne

was difficult for me because the specialties I was tested on were different than what I'd been working on, plus new docs that I wasn't dialed-in to, yet. Also, since the test is on a temporary platform (Express Scribe) I couldn't slow it down, and one doc was pretty fast. STILL, because of that fact I was allowed to take my time, so I looked up every term I wasn't 100% familiar with, and proofread several times. The hospital I was testing on was a state-of-the-art teaching hospital, so that meant lots of new drugs & procedures; thank goodness for the Internet! Although we are paid on production, QUALITY is the most important thing. I do a lot more proofreading than I did at my previous job, and as a result I often work longer hours to make my line count, but I can break up my day any way I need to, so I'm not chained to my desk. As a result I feel a lot more relaxed than I used to, and my blood pressure has gone down, as well.


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Test was really fairly easy. (sm)
I expected there to be some really difficult accents, but they weren't.

Good luck.
All I know is I took the test, I thought it was very easy
and I failed. I was hoping to find out what I had done wrong. In any event, I'm testing with other companies that transcribe general and legal to get some variety.
I got 100% on the phone interview, and thought the on-line test was easy, but they still didn't h
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Took what I thought was an easy test but no response. Sounds like we're not missing much though.
I agree with the other poster. Where are all the decent companies at?
It is fairly easy to use
I have been using MP Count for a while now and I believe that MP Tools will be just as easy to use. Also, if you have any issues or questions, Vann Joe is always readily available to help you. (He is the person who developed the software and I believe that Emmaus is his company). Anyway, do not be afraid of throwing your $ away, because I know from experience that Vann Joe will be able to help if you have any questions regarding the new product.
Just took the test myself. No actual dictation to transcribe. Just a written test.
For 13 cpl, I might do it if the dictators aren't a total horror.
Platform is fairly easy to learn, pay is

low/average, trainers/supervisor are helpful (at least the ones I've dealt with have been), bennies 35+ weeks.


There is no written test. Must have been a different company. I took their ortho test sm
and it was easy. You had to know your terminology but it was easy to understand AND I used my foot pedal.
Ahh, "I thought" I had seen that name fairly recent.
The MTStars should not allow further job ad posting without a currrent location addres. We do sent out pretty personal ID info, (signed contract info), name, address, phone, SS#, BD, voided check for direct deposit, Driver Lic etc. That is scary. Sorry they did this to you.

mndscriberz@longlines.com

typing off of a written copy instead of a voice file.
nm
Took the written test...
and passed, did the transcription test and I must not have done that well because I have not heard back from then. I took it Monday.
At first I thought I had written your post
The same thing happened to me.  Yet I continue to try and I ask myself WHY???  I am retired so I've got mine, why should I care about anyone else?  I guess cuz that's just the way I am.
I just took the test today - thought it was a great test of MT skills.
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Are lines easy to get, more typing than
filling in demographics?  Are sound files good overall?  How strict are they on schedule - are they rigid or can you have a little flexibility. 
QED typing test

Has anyone taken the typing test for QED Transcription?  It said begin typing to start test, but there was no cursor to let me know where I was typing.  Do you type the paragraph above, and if so, where?


I'm new at this, so any help is much appreciated.


QED typing test
Took it 2 weeks ago and just got hired.  Just start typing, copying the text above it.  There is an automatic timer in it that will stop you after 3 minutes.  If you try to get back into it and can't, call the company and they will reset the test for you.  The whole thing is very easy!  Good people and good company.  Go for it!
QED typing test
I've been working for them for about six weeks and find they are some of the nicest people in the world!!!  Pay is average, accounts are good, and they always pay on time.  Yes you use their computers so that the 24/7 help line knows exactly how to fix the problem instead of having to guess what's in your computer tha might be a problem they don't know about.  Excellent company!!!
typing test
Iread your post as well, and since when does speed fit into the equation? It makes us feel like rats in a trap and PRODUCE!!! -- these are medical records, and accuracy of patient care should be first and foremost, which most of these larger companies don't seem to understand. I have a physical handicap, so of course, I don't type at 120+ words per minute, but I am accurate and my QA is in the vicinity of 99.999%. There are companies that give you so much time to complete the typing test, but if you are concentating, trying to look things up, etc. those factors need to be taken into consideration as well. Thank heavens, I found a company with a good fit and it is not a national - if need be, I have permission to contact the hospital as well for any questions or concerns I might have
Test Was Easy

BUT if you don't have years of experience you won't be hired by them.


MT typing test, SPONGEBOB

I spelled SpongeBob Sponge Bob and I typed ex box instead of Xbox and that is why I failed a typing test for psychiatric work.  Holy cow. 


It is someone now advertising on the job board for temporary psychiatric help.  i have a bazillion years of experience in psyche work.... i am dumbfounded.


 


QED typing test (another question)
I know this sounds dumb, but do you get to see what you are typing? I didn't see a cursor or anything.
Wow. I thought the first 4 were really easy.
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I thought it would be easy too!
I had never done radiology before, that is probably why I had so much trouble. I put in the right acronyms but I didn't know how to expand them...and the QA/owner said she would teach me but instead resorted to personal attacks of my lack of knowledge. If you were working physically in the hospital that is probably why it was so much easier for you. I didn't know many of the acronyms. Plus, it didn't help that she sent me improper formatting!
I believe this. I had taken their test, which was as far as I am concerned, EASY, yet...
They told me I didnt pass. I didnt even think it was possible to fail that easy of a test but the other poster may have had a point.
That test was so easy. If you didn't know
 - you shouldn't be an MT.  They were very BASIC questions that you learn in Transcription 101.
free typing test online
Not sure if this is what your looking for, but if you want to see wpm, Google free typing test and you will get a bunch of hits.
easy, typed test reports
no ESLs, typed 2 test reports in under 10 minutes, these are just cysts, skin pathology.
WHAT is Touch Type? All I find is a typing test...nm
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I thought it was no only VERY easy, but kinda fun, after the initial panic !!!
I received a job offer the next day which I also accepted. Nice to be working with you.
I thought it was rude that they never spoke to me or let me test
Believe me, I have a lot of good experience and don't feel I am just entitled to a job. I am flexible on my hours and days and can do any work types. My equipment is state of the art.

It just really fries me to see these companies complaining about a shortage of MTs and then just brushing them off when someone good comes along. Do they really want quality MTs, or do they want newbies that they can pay nothing and walk all over?

The way I figure it, it is their loss, not mine.
Anyone know of a company, easy clinic work, easy Word format, dependable pay? Help!
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Usually a spelling test, a punctuation test, and maybe 3-6 test files to do. Sometimes done using
s
I love it. It is fast, easy to learn and easy to use.

Platform very easy and quick - easy to get used to. :)
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you must be fairly new
because if you had been there since Aug you would have mentioned how they lied about giving us a quality incentive and then failed to give it. They hire new people to train them way before they bring on accounts and you end up not having work and then getting bombarded because they put the new people on your accounts to train. There is definitely better out there. I know, I just found better believe me. Spend some time there and you will see what I mean. Yes they do leave you alone but they also use you with no remorse. The reason why they haven't hassled you about not making your line count is because they know they are taking your work away from you and using it to train new people and they lost most of their QA people and supervisors a few months ago. There isn't anyone out there to keep track of your lines, but that too will change and you will get a very nasty warning if you have a problem in that area. If you read the Nov. newsletter there was a warning about how MTs who don't make their lines only force hospitals to give their jobs to the overseas MTs and to bear that in mind if you don't work your hours or make your lines... Its not hard to put 2 and 2 together. Its a sad place and it hasn't changed in almost 5 years.
Fairly new also and
last week was the first time I hit 35 hours. I am experiencing everything that you are. I think they are overstaffed.
that's probably not what it is then, cause I'm fairly new and
only part-time. And if nobody else got anything, then it's probably something else. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually. Sorry to get everybody excited for nothing. I hope it's not a mistake on my bank's part. I'll do some detective work and find out who's trying to give me money.
I'm fairly new to MDI - but I was just

wondering - what's the QA like after you get through probation?


I'm still in the training/probation period.  Do they tell you at the end if they're keeping you or not?  If they keep you, how close of contact do they keep with you after that?


Just curious.


Should be fairly soon....
I believe they are quite busy right now because there are a ton of new accounts and we are busy busy!!! They are really good about being thorough however and I would think you will hear from them soon. I love it there, for what it is worth... If anyone else is going to apply and needs a referral, let me know... Jolena
I'm still fairly new, but nothing has ever been
said to me about not making line count.  I can't see how they can fire you when you don't have the work to make your lines.  If you aren't making line count and there is enough work then yes you may be terminated, though they will work with you to try to improve before that happens. 
They also seem fairly flexible. sm
I was quite impressed with what they had to say and they are the best offer I've had since I started looking around 3 months ago.

Thanks again.
I will, I am fairly new, 4 weeks. nm
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I have to agree. Considering TT is a fairly
new company (est. 2001), the benefit package they offer current employees is quite good when compared to other longer established companies. I'm sure that as the company continues to grow and prosper, benefits will increase for the MTs (as has been the case in the past). I always feel greatly appreciated for my efforts.
If you just did this fairly recently..
Please be patient. Management is currently moving into a new office and it could be disrupting the phones/e-mails. I would give it a few more days. I work for them typing radiology and absolutely love it!
I'm fairly new and trying to get any information
is like pulling teeth.   If that is the only problem it could be worse, but it is very frustrating. 
I'm fairly new to KS, but I know they are adding
2 new accounts by February, so there should be lots of work.   The account I am on is fairly new and still working out all the kinks, but right now there is a lot of work available on it too, so you might want to talk to your lead or Lee and ask for more work. 
Alltype, is this a fairly good
company?
There is quite a bit of fairly recent discussion (sm)
try going to the search box farther up on the page, just make sure the MTStars radio button is marked (not Google, type JLG in the box. (for some reason the other search thing never works for me either)
Any fairly recent Med-Scribe information?

I don't see anything more recent than 6/05 in the archives.  I think this one is in Floriday, but don't know for sure.  Web site sounds great.


 


 


That seems pretty low to me, esp. for your exp and it's IC., even though Psych is fairly simple.
I guess it would work for some; everyone has different needs. I sure wouldn't take it.

But if you decide to, I wish you happiness in your new job.
I would not work there. I did and found out they were not paying me fairly. sm
They are not a good company to work for.