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TransTech has 2 huge Editscript accounts

Posted By: NM on 2009-04-06
In Reply to: EditScript - JoAnn

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Transtech is hiring for Editscript
Give Debbie a call in the office.
Yes....some accounts use Editscript 8 and a USB foot pedal...nm
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Because the accounts are huge
Yesterday was a holiday, so many docs took a long weekend. Transtech is not a company to jerk you around, if they promise work, you will have it.
I know of two huge accounts local to me

One is a huge hospital system and the other is an ortho practice that I used to contract for and left due to the physician retiring, but they have 10 physicians.  They are very unhappy with the quality of reports from C-Bay.  Not surprising that they are not needing as many MTs these days since their reputation is very poor.


Transtech has 2 huge hem/onc accts
NM.
Transtech has a huge hem/onc account
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Transtech has a huge oncology account
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Can we all transfer out like that. Does she like her accounts in Ohio. They have huge universities
in Ohio, I mean huge.
Out of work here, too--and I have 4 huge hospital accounts!! GRRR nm
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I think this could only be done with a huge client base, or a huge number of say only
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TransTech does and SOME of DTS in Tenn. accounts do. nm
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Are all of TransTech's accounts out of work?
NM
When are the new Transtech accounts starting?
NM
Transtech has new accounts coming soon
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Transtech will be hiring for new accounts soon
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Does Transtech have ER or Radiology accounts? TIA (nm)

Sounds like TransTech and it's NOT how the majority of accounts are. nm
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Does anyone know what Transtech pays for its Escription accounts?
I'd be willing to work weekends if the price was right.  I've just seen too many Escription accounts pay too low, which to me, is 3 cpl and lower..One company actually offered 1.5 cpl. No thanks.
When I worked at TransTech, there was a doctor on one of the accounts sm

who stuttered.  At first, I was really frustrated, but then I also saw it from his side, how frustrating it must be to know what you want to say and then face that challenge.  I do not know about the physician you are referring to, but in the case I am referring to, I do not think the patient record suffered because of the doctor's stuttering.  I just kind of grimaced when I got him.  You would think that people like that, as well as the ESLs who are so challenged they can barely form a sentence, would hire a P.A./N.C. to do their dictating for them.  Go figure.


Sorry you have that to deal with. 


TransTech has 2 current Escription accounts

Info on GIMT and TransTech oncology accounts

Anyone out there familiar with the oncology accounts for  GIMT or TransTech  are advertising for?  Would like to know if there is enough work, platform they use, general pay range.  How flexible are they on scheduling?


Thanks.


Medquist or TransTech? Comparable offers from both. Who has the better accounts

better platform, reliable pay days, etc.


Thanks!


Yep, exactly -- TransTech lost accounts and I truly believe is in financial trouble right now !

That small overflow account acquired has not paid yet, and the HUGE hospital they lost is no longer paying them.


I really think TT is in lots of trouble right now money-wise.  Keeps changing payroll companies due to *floating* and not having the money for the payroll company, is my thoughts.


We had the best payroll company in the world -- but TT all of a sudden changed . . . and I mean ALL OF A SUDDEN, so much so that all our payroll information was WRONG, etc.  Horrible time with this new payroll company, but it was a FAST decision made on TT's part.  Probably had no choice except to change payroll companies.


TT is not stable as far as financial backup.  Just imagine after losing a HUGE hospital account how much less money was coming in this week and prior.  Those little overflow accounts just don't bring in a lot of monies.  Dictaphone controls how much money TT gets -- due to Dictaphone owning the platform and dividing up the work between Dictaphone's customers ! 


 times for TT now.


TransTech has no work; that is why; lost accounts; overhired significantly BAD nm

Does TT care?  No, they get their big paychecks no matter if the MT's do or not.


TransTech accounts are ALL very quickly going to VR and pay is half line rate

If you like VR and the pay cut, then TT will be a good fit for you.  If you are experienced and will let someone pay you less than you are worth, then go for it.


Other than accounts going to VR there and MT pay cut for editing VR reports, TT has been a good fit for me.  I am very disappointed in the recent VR pay cuts.


They are changing platforms and cutting our line rate in half as the accounts go live with VR.


MOST of TransTech's accounts are obtained through Dictaphone/Nuance -- not by any TT mgmt people

out seeking work for all the MT's that they have recently hired on.  That is not a good thing when Dictaphone has control of how much work TT gets, when we can have some work from them, etc.  They have other MTSO's who want work for their MT's, too, so Dictaphone/Nuance has to share with all MTSO's who have contracted with them to use their equipment; thus, doling out jobs as Dictaphone/Nuance sees fit for their good.


EditScript
I really would like to work on this software. Can anyone share which companies use it. Please and thank you :-)
EditScript Help!
I am about to start working for a company that uses EditScript.  I need to know if a USB foot pedal will work with it.  When I looked at the foot pedal they said I have to have, I have the same exact one except it is USB.  Does anybody know if this will work?  I really don't have the money to spend on a new foot pedal, and I use a laptop for work that doesn't even have a 9-pin serial port.

Thank you in advance!


editscript
Sten-tel in Mass. does too
Editscript does.
nm
I'm on EditScript with VR
and you can use the pedal just like normal. That part is okay. I hate it, though. As someone else stated, it is boring and I agree that sometimes you spend more time fixing the mistakes you could type it faster.
EditScript

Does anyone have any feedback on EditScript?  I love the concept of the program but the company I work for just started on it about a month ago so therefore all clinics are not on EditScript yet.  My problem is that I am having to sit and monitor my computer all day to see if anything has been put on there.  Also, probably within the next few weeks, editing will go to half pay which means I am not going to be making anything because of down time.  Any comments good or bad on EditScript hopefully will make me feel better or make me realize that, yes I do need to look for something else.


Thanks.


EditScript pay. SM

Do the owners (Dictaphone) of Escription set the pay rate for editing?  Seems like every company using this platform is only willing to pay 4 cpl.  Just wondering where this magic number was drawn from. 


Who uses EditScript?
Just wondering if you could shoot me some names of any company you're familiar with who uses EditScript (Escription).  Thanks in advance!  Becky
editscript
Does anyone know how to exit outof editscript??? Thanks
editscript
Can you tell me how to exit out of edit script??? thanks
EditScript
Is there anyone who can give me the name of one or two companies who use the EditScript platform?  I currently work using the DP EXText Speech platform and find it to be very sluggish and inaccurate.  I want to be cautious in applying to companies because I don't want to get into a worse situation.  Thanks to anyone who can respond!
EditScript
I do VR and have on and off for about five years on various platforms. I prefer Escription/EditScript for VR because it is user friendly and not cluttered with features you don't need. My preference though on this platform is version 6. There is a new version 8 that I tried recently and didn't like as well, though I could at least use it on my laptop which is Vista.

Losing the mouse, as mentioned, is or has been the key to my increasing productivity. I made myself learn a few new shortcuts a day, and once I didn't have to think twice about those shortcuts, I moved on to the next few. I finally just tossed the mouse aside one day and made myself get through a few files without it. It was rather uncomfortable at first, but I really got used to it quicker than I imagined I would. By the end of my shift, I was doing quite well. It forced me to learn shortcuts I wasn't already using.

As for productivity with my paws off the mouse, it quickly doubled and then I challenged myself to triple it. That happened much quicker than I thought it would, within a couple weeks actually.

I think one of the best paying companies for VR is Focus Infomatics. They pay up to 5 cpl for midnights, 4 I think for second shift. The typical is 3 cpl which kind of sucks. I mean, you still have to listen to the whole file, so I feel the rate needs to go up.

In five years, I've already developed a repetitive use problem in my arm, so VR is really all I can do without pain. I find it so much less stressful and tiresome. I have twice the energy after my shift that I had when doing traditional transcription, and I am nowhere near as mentally stressed.

Seems people either love or hate it; I love it.

Good luck.
EditScript
I do VR and have on and off for about five years on various platforms. I prefer Escription/EditScript for VR because it is user friendly and not cluttered with features you don't need. My preference though on this platform is version 6. There is a new version 8 that I tried recently and didn't like as well, though I could at least use it on my laptop which is Vista.

Losing the mouse, as mentioned, is or has been the key to my increasing productivity. I made myself learn a few new shortcuts a day, and once I didn't have to think twice about those shortcuts, I moved on to the next few. I finally just tossed the mouse aside one day and made myself get through a few files without it. It was rather uncomfortable at first, but I really got used to it quicker than I imagined I would. By the end of my shift, I was doing quite well. It forced me to learn shortcuts I wasn't already using.

As for productivity with my paws off the mouse, it quickly doubled and then I challenged myself to triple it. That happened much quicker than I thought it would, within a couple weeks actually.

I think one of the best paying companies for VR is Focus Infomatics. They pay up to 5 cpl for midnights, 4 I think for second shift. The typical is 3 cpl which kind of sucks. I mean, you still have to listen to the whole file, so I feel the rate needs to go up.

In five years, I've already developed a repetitive use problem in my arm, so VR is really all I can do without pain. I find it so much less stressful and tiresome. I have twice the energy after my shift that I had when doing traditional transcription, and I am nowhere near as mentally stressed.

Seems people either love or hate it; I love it.

Good luck.
DIT EditScript

 


I'm pondering trying this editing thing out rather than straight typing.  Anyone out there work for DIT doing this?  Is it difficult?  I've transcribed for many, many years and am thinking of learning something different.  Good idea?


EditScript
Yeah, I agree. I'm always amazed that EditScript actually seems to perform even better with the more difficult dictators. Not the mush mouths, but the ones who enunciate while talking 90 mph. Both of my account have some heavy-duty ESL dictators and EditScript deciphers them much better than my American-trained ear ever could, lol!
What companies use EditScript?

I like the platform and was wondering if anyone has had any experience with any other companies that use it.



Thanks!



 


USB DOES work with EditScript
If you have a RadioShack USB adapter for your footpedal, set the com port in Control Panel AND in EditScript to COM4.

All other USB footpedals, you have to set COM to 5 or higher. You have to set it in control panel, then set it in EditScript and see if it works. When you find the right com port, it will stay that way.

I use USB all the time with EditScript. Listening in a separate program while transcribing in EditScript is ridiculous ! You lose a lot of the editing features available to help with productivity by not using EditScript.
USB pedal and EditScript
Hmmm, I was just told that USB will not work and that I need the 9-pin adapter.  How is it you're able to use your USB pedal I wonder???
Editscript is a web platform
Don't think it matters if you have word. I think the only thing your computer needs is internet access.
EditScript Questions

Will Word 2002 work with EditScript?  I hear you need some adapter for a USB foot pedal to play EditScript files?  Where do you get this and what's the name of the adapter? 


What kind of voice files does EditScript use?  Are they .wav format or what?  If the files are in a .wav or .dds format for example, I have other players on my PC that will play those file formats, which would negate the need for the adapter.


Google EditScript.
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I like editscript from escription best. nm
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Breitner/ Editscript
Anyone currently work for Breitner on Editscript? If so, can you comment on the pay and earnings potential? Any CURRENT info is greatly appreciated.
EditScript/Escription
Hi there,

I used to work for Focus. The platform of escription/editscript is good as a whole (as far as Speech recognition goes anyway). It learns better and faster than most others. I've moved on from there, and now work in an ASR platform that is horrid, doesnt want to learn, and does nothing with the formatting....

I'd say though, that if there is no work, then you make no money, and no money means no reason to sit in the seat. Find another company is my suggestion. Where I am there is good TX work with a nice mix of asr and they pay 65% of your base rate for the ASR which is good.

Email me if you want to know where I am, and you can use me as a reference if you like.


They can manipulate Editscript
Editscript can be manipulated by managers to give MTs certain speakers, certain clinics and certain work types, etc. My manager even as much as told me so. I believe they can manipulate line counts too by possibly deleting jobs and lines of course wth the jobs. I have mysteriously lost lines before. In fact, I began losing those lines on Editscript after getting well aquainted with the account and my line count had started to climb. Once I was even told that I had been overpaid by $150.00 and that much would be deducted from my next paycheck. I had already written down my line count and I expected to get exactly what I got paid. After being told I had been over paid, I checked my line count and it was short. No explanation other than manipulation on the management side. It is really not fair.