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is this the norm ? - Posted By: MT-NY

I began p/t IC work for a local MT company and they're driving me crazy. THey look at every single word I type and send me HARD COPIES in the mail of my corrections, format changes, etc.

I have 15 years of MT experience - so this is crazy! It's all illegible - and I'm starting to go crazy! They pointed out "40mg" instead of "40 mg" ... all little stuff like that. Is this what I'll have to look forward to ? Thanks, MT-NY

Expander-How to get the most - Posted By: out of it?

I have Instant Text word Expander and would like to know how to get the best results with using it. I do clinic work for multiple doctors. What settings should I use to get the most phrases and words so that I can type 600 lph? Thanks My bill collecters will thank you

Tired of it-need some advice sm - Posted By: olddognotricks

Been working for 5 years at same service, have 30 years experience. A couple times a week I get reports already done by another MT, not only with a bunch of blanks, but pure garbage transcription, wrong words, not typing what the dictator dictates, putting in anything, even if it doesn't make sense, nothing that a spell check would catch. I have to redo these reports. If I have to send it to QA it counts against me. Have brought it my supervisor's attention and gotten no where, its glossed over and have heard nothing but excuses.

What burns me the most is that it seems to me that, to the service, its okay to put out this garbage. I take my time and put out good quality work at the expense of my production and it doesn't make any difference. They'd rather have someone putting out garbage and high production rather than good quality and lower production.

I'm having trouble dealing with this. My morale is really low. Guess I have to grin and bear it. Any words of wisdom to help me feel better? Thanks!

Steve Irwin 'Crocodile Hunter' has died. May God comfort - Posted By: sm

his father, sister, wife, children, friends, and fans during this tragic time.

Mr. Irwin was filming a documentary when he was pierced in the chest by a stingray barb.

Ok which forum board did the ...sm - Posted By: blondie_1147

post go to about whether the illegals would leave with the state of the economy? I have checked the Gab and the political. What gives? Did it just disappear? Huh?

Voicewave - Posted By: B-girl

Does anyone know how to copy Voicewave program from one computer to another?

Call in dictation system - Posted By: MedT

I have a digital call in dictation system that is less than 2 years old that has given me nothing but problems from day one. It has already blown 2 speech boards and a new one has to be put in. I purchased an insurance policy for it but the company is giving me a large hassle. I currently have a loaner system that is also acting up. I was wondering if anyone can recommend any Internet-based call in systems that doctors could use by calling in on an 800 number and something that is easy to use and maintenance free from my end. I have always used a computer based call in system but it is very expensive to maintain with phone lines, etc. I am looking to get something fast that I can have set up as a backup in case my loaner also breaks down. I am a novice as far as Internet systems go. Thanks for any help or information about a company that you could recommend.

Helpful - Posted By: Cher

Just wanted to say, as a newbie, how wonderful this site is. It is really helpful and thanks to the person who gave me the tip on how to break into the entry level MT position.

Scam companies/schools that recommend them - Posted By: MTTOMANY

In regards to scam companies mainly Toth�I also wanted to add this note . . . there is a school (a small one) that provides passing students with a list of places that hire new grads. I cannot say the name of that school, as I have seen them advertise here and I don�t want to point fingers. Anyway, I do not know if she still has Toth on her list for newbies searching for potential jobs, but she did at one time. She claims she checks out the companies before she lists them, which is false. I personally informed the school about Toth because I along with four other MTs who had taken her course were cheated out of pay. She told me she didn't put Toth on the list � that she checks them out etc. Not too long after that a new grad approached me because she found that Toth was on the list and wondered if it was the same company that had cheated so many newbies. I told her that it was and she didn't take the job. At least I saved one MT. J Anyway, please do your own research when applying for jobs. Some schools don't care. They just like to say that they have a high percentage of working grads (they fail to mention the grads are not getting paid)! Please use caution. The best way to learn about the good places is by word of mouth. Okay-Thank you and have a good night. I am getting off my soapbox now.

Transferring Express Scribe files - Posted By: mbthemt

I would like to work from my laptop sometimes, but I am not sure how to transfer the audio files I downloaded from WinSCP already from my PC to the laptop. All I need to do is transfer the audio files. I know how to transfer files that are finished in Word back to my PC. Any help would be appreciated.

Thanks.

Let's try again.....Does anyone - Posted By: watch Days Of Our Lives?

Just trying to get some opinion on the Bo and Hope situation......I am frustrated as heck with it. Let's get your opinion!

I've been nicknamed "The Whisperer" - Posted By: by my mom (sm)

She knows that I an understand people with accents in general, especially ESL as an MT. So she had me "interpret" for her yesterday. She tried to cancel a service and the co wanted to assess a fee. A rep called to let her know that they were waiving the fee, and he left a voice-mail (thick Middle Eastern accent). She calls to tell me me she only understands that he says [the name of the co] and "call customer service."

So she does a 3-way call for me to listen to the saved voice-mail (Message Center). I listened, and she said wait and was getting ready to play it again. I said, "Mom...um...I understand," and proceeded to tell her everything that he said. Her words, "You understand that?!?" Yup! She laughs hard and says, "Hey, I'm going to put you on the Oprah Winfrey show as 'The Whisperer!'" I think all my neighbors heard me laugh.

questions - Posted By: torie

i am very interested in taking courses on mt and would like some help in guiding me in the right direction....can someone help me on that

Any input? Looking in to them. - Posted By: Wondering about TRX

I appreciate it! Thanks!

What are your thoughts on giving notice? - Posted By: Kelly

I've only been with this particular job for less than a month, but can already tell it's not for me. Seems like a good company, but the accts and work are not my cup of tea. I'd like to cut my losses and get on with it.

Does the 'real world' etiquette of two week's notice apply to the MT world as well? I've always given 2 weeks at my outside world jobs, but am really tempted to just give a week's notice since I just started there. I don't think it would leave the company in the lurch too badly as they have many other MTs and are still hiring.

What do you think?

Dragon Naturally Speaking 8 or 7 (sm) - Posted By: Lilygirl

Has anyone been successful using this software for transcription? I have broken my collar bone and have not been able to xcribe. I can type but cannot extend my arm to using the mouse. Unfortunately, my bills do not stop just because I am injured. I am looking in this avenue till I can be up and xcribing again. Any info on this subject would be greatly appreciated.

Black cherry juice - Posted By: Arthritis help

Is black cherry juice good for arthritis?

Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated!

Are you paid by the line, word, hour? - Posted By: nm

RAIN, RAIN GO AWAY. PLEASE!!! - Posted By: Getting Older

ARRRGGGGHHH!!!! It has been raining on and off since Friday. Every half hour, a downpour. We got 6 1/2" yesterday alone and it has been raining cats and dogs all night and every hour or so today. We supposedly are supposed to get 2 more days of this.

There are people that are being evacuated from their homes, people being rescued from their cars, homes are getting flooded, roads closed, and river rescues...

We are lucky. The underground springs only washed out our driveway and the small creek turned into a raging river and flooded our storage trailer, but I feel really bad for the volunteer firefighters. They are getting called out left and right.

On top of this, there have been fires and now the electric is going on and off. PLEASE, someone wave their magic wand and stop this. We are waterlogged.

(Just had to get this off my chest). Thanks for listening.

I challenge you all to host a Halloween/Fall party at your house this year! sm - Posted By: The Witch

You will have an eyeball! I mean, ball.

This will be my 1st, usually my sister-in-law does it. I picked up A Taste of Home's Halloween issue and if that doesn't inspire you to do something this fall, then you might be dead...pun intended.

For dessert I am going to make little witches that will make a neat centerpiece. Here's how you do it: Take 16 large marshmallows, oreo cookies, coconut slivers (for the hair that you dye green with food coloring), Hershey kisses and peanut butter cups (miniature) that will be the top of her hat (place candies on top of oreo chocolate cookie (minus one side of cookie and the frosting). Use pretzels for her broomstick. These things are so cute I can hardly stand it.

2. Spider cupcakes. Use chocolate EVERYTHING and for the legs use 8 small pieces of licorice dangling from the cupcake and anything small and red for the eys (M&M minis) or red icing.

There are tons of ideas and recipes. The main dish will be Witch's Brew Stew and it looks awesome! If you want the recipe, email me. If not, then drop dead.

Oh, and for the kiddies, I will be playing games like pin the stem on the pumpkin and bobbing for body parts (will probably call this game something else), but you fill up a large tin bucket, stain the water black and put things in inside. Each kid takes turns using their hands to try to find 3 things you tell them to find in this nasty mixture of stuff using their HANDS, not mouth.....

So, get your invitations out, dust off your printers and have fun! I'm doing this mid-month, not on Halloween since I am a Christian and we don't celebrate Halloween.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOLOL

CONGRATS to WINNER Elizabeth S. on winning the $10. TVPS Gift Cert. - Posted By: courtesy of Executive Communications! nm

Ranch Turkey Meatloaf Recipe - Posted By: Laura

I don't know about you...but I get sick of the same old thing for dinner...uggghhh Try this...last night my family was the trial and gave the verdict....mmmm..mmmm...good....ENJOY

Ranch Turkey Meatloaf

2 eggs

3/4 c. of ranch flavored tortilla chips (crushed into small pieces)

3 Tbsp. Salsa (I used mild...depends on how spicy you like things)

2 Tbsp. Ranch Salad dressing...(I only use Kraft...but I am sure you can use any other kind of Ranch dressing)

1 tsp. chili powder

1 tsp. poultry seasoning

1 tsp. minced garlic

1 lb. ground turkey

Mix all the ingredients together....until you get a meatloaf consistency. Then put into a baking dish and bake @ 350 degrees for one hour. Serve this with salsa and sour cream (strictly your preference) but dipping in the salsa and sour cream just enhances the turkey loaf... ENJOY!!!

Let me know what you think...

can't find prior post answer - Posted By: Tracey

I read a post awhile back about fast dictators and the settings for Express scribe to slow them down without distorting the voice but I can't find it now. Can anyone help?

what keyboard would best help with arthritis in my long fingers and wrists - Posted By: hurting_but_still_going

Doc says I do not have carpal tunnel syndrome or cubital tunnel syndrome, I have osteoarthritis. Most painful in the long fingers and the wrists of both hands. I have tried the ergonomic keyboard and just can't seem to adjust. I do use the A-style keyboard layout and love it. Anyone have one they use that is not as abusive to the arthritis. Thanks in advance.

Traveling with laptop - Posted By: sm

Does anybody do transcription on their laptop, other than those working for that company that has its own board on here?

Wireless headphones - Posted By: Judy

Is anyone using wireless headphones and, if so, any opinions on them? I would like to get rid of the cord tying me to my computer, and see that Sony makes wireless headphones (by browsing TranscriptionGear.com). Any input would be appreciated.

Judy

IC folks - Posted By: Birdlady

Hey there all you Indepedent contractor folks. Just want to take a quick poll and see if you are happy being independent. I am thinking of the making the jump over from employee to IC. Just want to see and get a quick glance and see if you are happy or not so happy with being IC.

IC STATUS ?? - Posted By: kann

I am looking for a company to work part-time for but I have a full-time job - though the work has been low for months. I'd like something that allows me to work a few hours in the evenings 3 x a week and 2 weekends a month but most of these companies have IC positions. I was self-employed years ago and had to pay $5,000 off the top for self-employment tax. How does an IC status work as far as filing taxes, etc.? Thanks !!!

Poll for QA staff - Posted By: Please sm

1. Are you paid by line, report or hour or salaried?

2. What are your production requirements?

3. Do you get incentives or bonuses beyond your base pay?

4. How do you provide feedback? (Directly to MTs, to a supervisor, etc.)

My answers:

1. Hourly ($19)

2. 12 reports/hour

3. No.

4. Directly to MTs.

best system for working at home on your own - Posted By: nikki

HI all...

I currently work for a company and although I love the docs I have I would like to expand on my own and have been considering getting my own accounts. I was wondering what the best system is to work with for recieving dictations, transcribing reports and sending completed work. I have done the tape pick up an drop off thing and don't want to do that again. I want something that will be convenient for doctors. I have looked at several systems online with multiple lines. Is it better to buy a whole system, or is there software that works great with existing computers? I have seen some systems that allow for both call in and digital recorders to work. I think it would be beneficial to have at least two lines, I'm just not sure where to start..... Any suggestions will be much appreciated!!

I am considering going from SE to IC, sm - Posted By: MQer

I currently work for MQ, but since there are so many changes I am considering going to work for a company as an IC. I have never worked IC and know nothing about it. I know, from talking to the CEO yesterday, that I will have to start invoicing. I also know a big difference is taxes. I am considering opening a special savings account to deposit estimated taxes, but am not sure what percentage would be appropriate. I will also probably buy a new computer this year, along with reference materials. Is all of this deductable? Any information you can give me on becoming an IC would be most appreciated

help on word board please - Posted By: ty

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Lanier help - Posted By: Lvgonadream

I need the command prompts to use to access a Lanier system with non-Lanier equipment.

I access 2 other Lanier systems with the same equipment with NO problem at all. But this one is recognizing me as a "dictator" and not a "transcriber".

The prompts I do have, don't work. They are "call in, wait for beep, enter #6" I should hear "welcome" then enter my ID and should be good to go.

I've spent almost 3 hours searching for the solution on the internet and I need help fast. There are a ton of jobs waiting for me on this new system - so I'm losing $$$

thanks in advance for any help or suggestions,

Kaleida Health in NY? - Posted By: Wondering

Does anyone know of a transcription service handling these accounts?

Bose QC Headphones - Posted By: Daphne

Does anyone know if QC-2 or QC-3 headphones will work for transcribing on a C-phone?

TIA

Just had a dictator say Happy New Year. at least 1 person sm - Posted By: justme2

knows there is a person at the end of the line. ');>

Really need Ortho help on word board. Thank you. - Posted By: Ortho help please

nm

My pre-teen Halloween story - happened about - Posted By: 40 years ago

There were always literally hundreds of kids out in our neighborhood on Halloween. When I was about 12, I got a gray wig and messed up the hair, a rubber mask with a large nose and lots of wrinkles, wore an old long plaid robe tied at the waist and socks with open-toe bedroom slippers. So here I am, messy gray hair, ugly face, robe and slippers and walked with a limp down the dark street. Two men were waiting at the end of a driveway for their children. Here I come, limping by and one man pokes the other one in the side and says, "Hey, Jim. Is that your wife or mine?"

I will remember that for as long as I live.

JUST LOST JOB - Posted By: RADIOLOGY TRANSCRIPTIONIST

Does any know of a Radiology account that needs a Radiology Transcriptionist with 25 years experience. I worked for a small company in my State for a year and the account was dropped today.

Head set ? and foot pedal problems?? - Posted By: Wanda

Okay I'm new to the online transcribing and I'm trying to get set up so I'm totally lost and hope someone can help me. I downloaded Express scribe and my head set was picking up a little, but not real well, but then I downloaded the drivers for the foot pedal and now the foot pedal still doesn't work and the head set doesn't pick up any sound at all now does anyone have a clue what in the world I have done? Thanks in advance!

want to take the time to mention how hopeful I feel... - Posted By: banshee

reading a lot of the posts regarding the AHDI issue I see so many impressive, educated, eloquent posts that I am feeling confident again that our profession can be saved from being swallowed up like so many other professions that have fallen away. We need more people like you to stand up for the little guy (no offense intended).

Acute Care or Clinic????? Which is easier? Where can I make more - Posted By: $$$$$$$$$$$$??

I have been transcribing clinic reports for the past 3-1/2 years (not for the same clinic). My company does have some acute care accounts and occasionally asks for someone to switch. I was just curious if anyone had any opinions on which is easier. I mean where can I be faster and a better lph.. clinic or acute care? TIA

Should it be "life cycle management" or "lifecycle management"? - Posted By: Marie

Having a debate at work.

PT IC question? - Posted By: Aggravated IC

I work as an IC for a local hospital and do very well. I decided to try to get some part time work to fill in slow days and make some extra money. So far all I have gotten is aggravation. I am on my second company now. I spend more time typing up a report to let them know what I typed that day than actually typing. All this information is on the reports being sent to them and/or the transcription equipment. Can't they (MSTO) print that out from their end? One account, I am having to look up billing # to place in the report which involves great detail in trying to find it. Am I doing something wrong or is there an easier way? Is their a way to get paid for this time and/or tax credit or something.

Feeling down, need advice - Posted By: tiredofthis

I am feeling very down today because my husband, who usually complains that I work too much, said something just the opposite yesterday. I am taking on a second job while trying to wean off my first because of the horrible treatment they have been give out lately. I have been working 7 days on the first job, and the second job will require 5 days plus more if I want. I wanted to get away from working weekends for the first job, and my husband all of a sudden says he does not understand why I'd want to do that. I get the feeling more and more that I have become just a workhorse for him who will always over-extend myself in order to make enough money to pay the bills. Don't get me wrong, I want to do my part and pay my own way, but I have been carrying more than my load for 26 years now, not spending money on anything frivolous for myself, while he continues with the usual boy toys of real cars and model trains and model cars, all of which can get quite expensive. He does have a job but makes less than I do. I always pretend to not be upset by anything he does and try to be as supportive and non-bitchy as I can, because he is a good man in most ways and I don't want to hurt him.

Does anybody have any words of wisdom for me? It is so sad that I have to go to a chat board for someone to talk to, I am very isolated where I live and basically have no friends other than my husband. Thanks.

dictaphone help - Posted By: Jen

I am in need of help figuring out how to transcribe remotely from a dictaphone c-phone calling into a dictaphone straight talk system.

Doc asking for instructions on dictation - Posted By: Old MT

A wounderful young man at my church is in his 2nd year of general surgery residency. When he found out what I did for a living, he asked me if I would please help him with his dictation and give him some pointers so that he could do better on his dictation. No one had critiqued him and he wanted to be sure it was o.k. Now THAT'S a good guy. He's a good Christian, he'll be a good doctor, and I know he won't ever change. You cynical so and so's just keep your opinion to yourselves. This was so refreshing to be asked for help like this. It made my day.

Future-Net Technologies - Posted By: Looking

Anybody know anything about this company? I have heard good and bad.

Make a Wish (sm) - Posted By: Poll

If you could choose between being paid by the hour versus being paid by the line, which would you choose? Why? And how much either method? Just dream a little bit--nothing outrageous, what do you think would be fair to both sides.

Hey Moderator - Posted By: Nancy Rushing

I won a scavenger hunt. Forgot to put in there that I live in Florida. Thanks again.