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That sounds cool. Wish they had it in my area. nm

Posted By: ncmt on 2009-06-16
In Reply to: Traveling Transcriptionists? - cindyoh

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Where do you get this program or device? Sounds cool! nm
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Oh cool, thanks.
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Cool.......

I could use a new home as well!


I'd try to keep my cool and just

call him back and remind him that you need to have everything taken care of today so you will be ready for training on Monday.  He may have had other things come up that he just had to take care of.  It might not be a case of disorganization, just a case of unforeseen circumstances on his end.  I'm sure it will be fine.  I know it's annoying but try and cut him some slack. 


 


That is so cool!
You are so lucky to have someone looking out for you and recommending a good company to you personally. I wish I had that kind of help right now. Always been with hospitals and having a really hard time working for MTSOs. Hospitals don't seem to be hiring or are through MTSO in my area, so I have no choice. But have been through the ringer, not paid correctly, not given what promised, insurance rate hike, uggg. The last 2 jobs I worked entirely for insurance and I just don't know what to do these days. You have an angel looking out over you. I hope someone e mails me someday with a great choice! And I hope someday this stress goes away! Good luck in your new situation and with that kind of support, sounds like you will do well! :)
Cool! Thanks!
Now I'll just have to remember to enter all of my lines in on Monday!
Cool, thanks!!!
NM
Cool, thanks.
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I think it would be cool!
I wanna do it now and I have 4 kids and a husband.  Hmm, maybe that IS why I want to do it!  LOL 
Don't know, but cool last name you have!
You are missing a wonderful opportunity to have an opinion column or blog! McBurney's Point would be an awesome name for an MT blog!
Cool! :) Thanks for the update! NM
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cool change--sm
I sat back all day yesterday and watched the *backlash* you had wanted to start. It is unbelievable the twists and turns a post can take. Interesting! but entertaining, to say the least..thanks!
mean and nasty is not cool..
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Even though you disagree with us, it's cool
that you can make an observation without accusing others of acting like children fighting over a piece of candy. Thanks! It's cool that at least SOME MTs can still agree to disagree without bashing each other.
Just went to their website, cool...
and there's one located near where I live. When I first started out in the hospital, I worked as a lab clerk/receptionist and did some transcription and since then have done acute care for 30 odd years. I told myself maybe if things keep going downhill I would check out the labs. But looks like I'd need more schooling anyway. Here's a job at Labcorp that sounded interesting, hope this comes through:


Medical Transcriptionist
Req. Code :
Division/Department : South Central
Location : Birmingham AL US 35277

Travel Required : None
Job Type : Full Time
Career Level : Entry Level
Education : High School or equivalent
Category : Laboratory Support
Job Description :
Monday- Friday 7am-4:30pm


Performs transcription on surgical gross descriptions and clinical diagnosis on surgical pathology cases comprise of complex medical terminology. Duties Will also include coding of microscopic interpretations, communication with pathologist regarding surgical cases, and other administrative duties.
Job Requirements :
Requires a High School Diploma or equivalent
Requires medical transcription experience
Candidate will need to be a Lab Corp Certified ICD -9 Translator once hired

Passing score on typing test of 70 net words per minute is required

I have been offered Onc position with them too, how cool.

Can't wait to get started either.  Maybe we should exchange e-mails and keep in touch, etc.  Let me know.


Cool.....then from what I can figure out the company
Ny DoX out of New Delhi, India. What I want to know is how in the world would one of us (QT employee) get this kind of information in the first place?
Cool. Good to know. Where in Michigan are you? nm
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Cool Down! I posted about initials but I am NOT
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It's only been 2 wks. I was just wondering if they were cool about not making the
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LOL! Spheris is also cool if I lose DSL and they
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Cool! I just dowloaded the trial version, and it's
nm
Cool MT week gift from Webmedx...
Love it!  Cook's apron, with the Webmedx logo embroidered on the front.  I'll use it a lot.  Very nice gesture. 
cool board admin "stop the ...crap" nm
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See, my company has these things called days off! Cool, huh?!?!
NM
Cool beans - looking forward to maybe catching a few. Have a good day. n m

MD-IT hiring - looks like a really cool company to work for... any advice/information?
I sure would love to know more about the company - a search of this forum turned up zilch.  I was with Medquist for 8 years, and the company I went to did not deliver on the acute care account I was hired for..... 
I never knew that a message board had the strength to negotiate with an MTSO. How cool is that? Who
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Unfortunately, this isn't available in my area. Who wants to pay LD anyway.
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another Bay Area MT

I live in Santa Clara and I totally agree with you.  SF and the Bay Area as a whole are very unique.  I do not think that I could live anywhere else either.  My life feels so easy here.  No freezing my tush off in the snow.  In fact, I am still growing herbs and swiss chard outside.  I can take the bus and/or train all over even to the beach.  I enjoy all the diversity we have here in the Bay.  I grew up in South Florida and in some ways the Bay is similar, but even better with our microclimates.  I love the fall here.  Just a little cool, but yet we still have the trees turn with beautiful yellow and orange leaves.  Most all of the people I have met here are very nice.  I enjoy going to the different farmer's markets and taking a day trip to SF.  I enjoy the Ferry Building and its market very much. 


 


 


bay area MT
I grew up in South Florida and lived in PA about 20 minutes from Philly before moving to the Bay and I think that my quality of life here is very high. I live in the Silicon Valley:) Personally, I think that my cost of living was much higher in PA than it is here. To each their own though:)
I can tell you in my area...
We have two very large health systems here, each with multiple large hospitals under their umbrella:  Mercy Health Partners and ProMedica.  ProMedica is the largest employer in our city (Toledo), even over the Daimler-Chrysler and Jeep plants.  ProMedica does house some MT's and some work at home depending on which hospital and department.  However, their pay is exceedingly low.  Mercy, however, is the ultimate dream job.  Any of their hospitals will hire remote MT's while still making you an employee, their pay is outstanding and their benefits are outstanding.  In exchange for that is simply a regular work schedule, being 1st, 2nd or 3rd shift.  Yes, I wish they'd all do it this way!
What area of the country are you in?
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If this is the one in Los Angeles area sm

they have never paid on time and this has gone on for years and years.  Best to work for a company that you can rely on to pay you. Do a search in the archives.


What State or area
I get paid per minute.  I got paid $1.25 for 8 years and never asked for a raise until last year.  Now I get paid $1.35, was told that was the going rate in my area.
I think 336 is an NC area code.
I think it's Charlotte, but DH thinks it's Burlington. Either way, NC.


I would think it does, especially in the same geographical area. nm
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What general area
The 3 big ones in my area have most of their MTs at home with full benefits and incentive plans. Most of their systems require high speed and some have a mileage limit for repairs, etc. Start calling all the local hospitals within 100 mile radius of you and see if they have MTs working from home. Most require a short period of in-house training but if you're experienced they usually send you home in a week.

see if earthlink is available in your area....sm
I live in an area that not too much is available, but was able to get cable internet through earthlink, although i have satellite tv, and they have phone available too. It's $19.95 for the first 6 months then goes to $24.95. Unlimited calling, caller id, and voicemail is included. They also have DSL internet available too.
Philadelpia area
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Sorry. I know I must be looking in the wrong area.
I could swear in the past I have seen things but I haven't been on here for months and could not remember what the feedback was.  I tried putting TTS in the company board area and also spelled out the whole name but nothing comes up, which is odd.
I know lots of QT MTs are in that area so figure
someone knows better than I do.   Wondered why they would maintain 2 offices as they aren't that big and don't have that many office/tech people - as far as I know they only have 1 tech guy and he's one of the owners, and out of the office more than in.  It doesn't matter, as long as my checks continue to come.
Are they really? It's a new MT company out of Tampa area. Do you think
it's the same people? Why would they have a different company?
geographical area blacklisting
I know a doctor in Richmond, VA, who has smeared one person for years. He gets away with it because everybody covers for him which is very puzzling. They can't all be afraid of him, can they?
Ahhh... another Bay Area devotee! : ) (sm)
Yes, the climate is a huge reason why I like it here. I could live more cheaply inland, in the Central Valley, but the weather there is horrible about 98% of the time! (100+ all summer; windy in spring, with too many bugs!; windy in the fall (though better temps, at least); and pea-soup fog all winter. BLEAH.

As to what you said in your email, yes - I'm considering doing the 2nd-job thing. I would keep this one for the benefits, do the minimum line count, and then try to find a part-time IC account that could be done to fill in the gaps.
Try to find out if you have wireless DSL in your area. sm
I live in a more rural area but have a couple of those kinds of providers to choose from and get 2M downloads and uploads. 
Anybody else on new TT account (midwest area)
I received some instruction sheets on the new account, but it's only the second acct I've done, and the demographic instructions are much different and I haven't gotten any feedback yet on all the things I'm probably doing wrong. Have e-mailed and no answers yet. Anybody on this acct and have time to answer questions by e-mail? Am I the only clueless one?
Compaines in Maryland area?
Does anyone know of any transcription companies out of the Maryland area or even in house companies for that matter in that area? My family and I are seriously contemplating a move and would love to find a company in that area.  I can take my current job with me but just want to see if I can expand my horizons a little bit.  Thanks in advance.
Contact SEIU in your area
Service Employees International Union (SEIU) has a large healthcare component.  Contact a local in your area (you can find it by checking the SEIU website).  Many of us on this board work for large (or not so large) nationals.  Explain to the PR person/organizer that you work at home and don't know any of your coworkers or where specifically they are but that you are interested in forming a union.  Then listen very carefully to what this person tells you.  I think it will answer your questions.
If they offer it in your area it should work. I have
mine through Time Warner, which is the only cable provider in my area.  I know others who have it through Comcast. 
My local area rates seem to run 9-12 CPL sm
If you want benefits as mentioned in your first posting, you'd need to become an employee. Some of the bigger companies offer a good competitive rate for ICs, 10-12 cpl (without benefits of course).