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short vent.....sm -
Posted By: OldeMT
Please, Dr. resident, Get A Kleenex. I've never heard so much sniffling and outright snorting in one report. I'm sorry you have a cold or allergies, but holy cow, doc, you're gonna suck the phone up your nose! 
Thanks for letting me vent.
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Posted By: tia
I do both basic 4 and radiology for a small hospital and get paid by the minute of dictation for all. Radiology is a third to half of the dictation I do a day. I am thinking about going to just radiology. Many of you have stated a per page or per report rate, but what is the average per line rate for radiology. Is it different from the basic four dictation rate?
There are only two radiologists at this hospital, both fairly easy to do except one is slow and one is fast, so fast, if I got paid per report, I would make four times what I make now per minute of dictation. The slow one is going to retire soon and I will be stuck with the fast one and a new doctor which I probably will not have a problem with unless he is fast too and I would be making less money.
anyone hiring?-sm -
Posted By: Unemployed
I am looking for IC work and have applied to many MT services in response to ads posted here. So far, nothing. Is the job market that competetive? In the past, I have usually heard back right away but not so now. This is frustrating.
Kinesis Keyboard or Microsoft -
Posted By: Hjs
I have been working on Kinesis Keyboards for 10 years and mine finally started to die. Has anybody went from Kinesis to the Microsoft Ergonomatic keyboard? I am trying to save cash but I am not sure if it would be worth the trade. Does anybody have any experience with this?
Need recipe ASAP!! (sm) -
Posted By: Help!
Ok, someone please help me find a recipe for this stuff .. my mother wants it bad and is driving me nuts over it. Cannot believe a web search has not helped..I may not have the correct name it's called. She is wanting to make some of those "cheese rings" this weekend. They look like a cookie, but not sweet. Usually made with a cookie press I believe. Just a strong cheddar cheese taste..made like the regular spritz cookies I think. My great grandmother was the only one we ever knew that made them back in Carolina..can't seem to find anyone here in the central US that knows what it is LOL Thanks!
how do you bump msg up -
Posted By: bump up
how do you bump up an old thread to show in current discussions?
It is so easy to post a letter on a newspaper editorial or magazine. Everybody write one. -
Posted By: CC
If you have a story to tell - get busy. Go to news shows, magazines, newspapers. It is so easy. Talk about the MT business or about the whole offshore process and its cost to the U.S. Any and everything written only solidifies our total point of view. GO TO whitehouse.com for sure. Don't wait for others to carry this for you. Support Travelin MT's efforts on the company board!!!!
I just got a funny thought about the BOS -
Posted By: MT234
If a boss were in the office should they put the BOS on the desk? (BOS = Bible of MTing). I am really being silly here, but there is another conversation elsewhere about the pros and cons of putting a Bible on a desk in the school. The BOS is getting about as controversial these days. I don't think it is to the point where it is used to intimidate totally, but there are certainly some mixed feelings about this thing. Do clients come before BOS... is the BOS the final word, or does JACHO have the final word. Do we put the JACHO guidelines on the boss' desk. Or what about the company manifesto (the MTSO we work for) which clearly does not state how they count our lines exactly and how benefits can be lost if not enough lines are accomplished. Now that is one book that would have to be banned from the boss' desktop.
Of course this is all moot. Most of us are remote. There is, however, the boss' desk in OUR MIND which is there in our subconscious day after day. We often wonder how that book changes, and if it is used for good or to intimidate. Just IMHO. As anything else power corrupts and absolute power corrupts absolutely, whether it be the BOS "bible," the JACHO quiz on site at the hospital about to pop any time on the employees, or the boss' ability to take away health or other benefits. Stinks in my opinion, but the way of the world.
Thanks for listening to my rambling. Just a little ditty from an armchair philosopher!
MT pay survey! -
Posted By: curious girl
I am a MT working part time, like less than 20 hours a week. I was curious to the ones who work full time at this. What do you make a month and which company do you work for? I would like to see if there are actually MTs out there making some good money or decent money and what kind of companies provide that. I just wonder what the majority of you are making. With me working so little hours, I don't know what to expect if I worked full time. I just want some insight.
Did anyone hear the discussion on radio last night about (sm) -
Posted By: Nano technology
If this evolves as planned, there will be no typing at all by 2010. 
Need some FTP info...sm -
Posted By: NM
I have a desktop and laptop computer, always going back and forth. I need to find out how to set up an FTP so that i can access one when i am on the other to grab folders, etc. Can anyone give me simple steps on how to do this? I have Ipswitch as my primary FTP client. ANY help is appreciated. Feel free to email me and thanks so much!!
Time it takes to type... -
Posted By: justmetypinme
Approximately how long does it take to type, say, 5 minutes of dictation? Or 10, or whatever? Just trying to get a feel for if I'm in the ballpark. Thanks!
Call me cuckoo, but has anyone besides sm -
Posted By: mlstoo
heard sounds on this board (or any other of these boards on this site for that matter) that sound like "wow" or "woo". It's random but when I open some of the posts, I definitely hear a Lemmings-type of "wow" or "woo". Call me nutty but it is definitely there. I heard it over the weekend and kept looking for someone in my room but then heard it again with earphones. Maybe I should just crawl back in my corner and pretend it doesn't exist? I don't hear it anywhere else on the internet, just this site. I have to admit, it really is cute. 
Need to prepare -- Anyone out working at home delivered by C-section? I know they say 6 weeks to -
Posted By: memt
recover and get back into an 8-hour day job routine, but did anyone come back sooner because they worked at home and were able to rest more and space out your work time?
One more thing about working in another state... -
Posted By: Dazey
This is a followup from my post below. I am happy to see that some of you have been able to work temporarily from another state. However, is it mandatory to let your employer know (assuming you are an employee of a company, as I am) that you will be doing this? Do they need to know at all? I'm wondering about the tax implications.....for instance the state I live in has state taxes but the state I would schlep to for a couple weeks here and there to work does not. Does anyone know anything about how that would work?
What to charge for radiology? -
Posted By: ME
What is the going rate to charge for radiology reports? Would you charge by the report or by the line?
What is the Main Board for? All general topics seem to get moved to the new gab board. -
Posted By: ???
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permanent makeup career -
Posted By: cosmetic schools...
I was told that you could make tons of money with this. I have been searching for a schools for a career change, and one is esthetician. That is too expensive for me right now, I do not want to go further in debt, but the permanent makeup section is offered alone, and is less than half the cost. She swears by it, if course she was trying to get me to go to that school, just wondered if you have any opinions. Thanks.
IC Status - Need Info sm -
Posted By: Ellen
Can anyone tell me what is the best place to look to find out info. regarding being an IC. I don't necessarily mean equipment, etc., I'm more interested in the legalities regarding taxes, do I need a business license, etc. Any info will be appreciated. I tried archives but my question seems to be too broad -- maybe someone can help me narrow it down.
TIA!!!
TRS Test -
Posted By: Testing
Do you have to have a foot pedal to test with TRS? Several years ago I took a test for a couple of companies that did not require a foot pedal to test. I think I used the arrow keys and it was a pain; however, it did work.
Thanks.
OT: Anybody had a laparoscopic Nissen fundoplication? -
Posted By: GERD
If so, do you regret it, and what side effects were the worst? I've typed about fundos long, long ago, but didn't pay much attention since it didn't pertain to me!
Out of work again. -
Posted By: Frustrated
So freaking annoyed. Out of work again and I was really on a roll. *sigh*
Question about Editing for those who do editing -
Posted By: Charlene
What would you consider to be the average amount of lines a day of editing based on a 65 space line in an 8 hour day. If you can do an average of 1200 straight typing what would be the expectation for a day of editing? What do you think is a fair rate of pay for that editing? Do you know of companies that offer a tiered incentive rate for editing rates to do most of them offer a flat rate for lph? Do you find you make more money, less money or about the same than straight typing? Thanks to anyone who is willing to share this information. Feel free to email if you would rather share by email.
Question for employees of MTSOs -
Posted By: sm
I am thinking of taking an employee position with an MTSO. After being an IC for many years, not sure how some things work. In general, if you are scheduled for an 8-hour shift, do you work straight through or are there breaks, lunch hour built in? If you log off system for a lunch break, do you make up that time at end of shift, etc? A lot of ads are for 40 hours a week, 8-hour shifts and just trying to figure out if they expect you to actually sit there and type nonstop.
thanks. Have been an IC for years and haven't had to work a schedule so this is all new to me again.
Those of you with daughters, at what age did you - sm -
Posted By: Laura E.
allow them to have their ears pierced? My daughter's are 7 (8 in August) and 6 and are both bugging me to get their ears pierced. I was 10 when I had mine done, but then again I had no interest in doing it before then. Of course you see the mom's that have their kids ears done as babies/toddlers, but I think that is way too young, but that is my opinion. So what is a reasonable age?
AAMT is endorsing political candidates, oh boy, that can only mean trouble. -
Posted By: nm
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Who is FREEDOMTYPE and are the in the United States? Thanks for any info. -
Posted By: Cindy
Does anyone edit Nuance Dragon -
Posted By: Naturally Speaking?
I have a physician who would like me to transcribe from handwritten progress notes, but I am wondering if I should invest in a VR program to make this easier on me. I am wondering if anyone uses this software as an MT? All opinions are welcome including through e-mail! 
Caps Toggle? -
Posted By: Just Curious
Is there a caps toggle keyboard command? In other words, is there a way to change mixed case to caps without typing it all over again? TIA!
aamt: flagging your reports -
Posted By: newMT
what is the proper way of flagging deficiencies in your report or those words which you are not sure of the spelling as per AAMT guideline? help!
Ditto to Poster from Slidell (Alien Love Child) -
Posted By: pokey
You have been in my thoughts and prayers all week, also. I remember that you said, "Uh oh, too late" and that it was too late to leave. You probably don't have access to this board yet, but when you finally do, just want to say that I hope you and your family are doing OK!!!
Has anyone had trouble converting documents -
Posted By: sent to you from Word 2007 if you have
Word 2000. These seem to be putting a .doc extension after all of my documents now. Anyone have a fix? I have an account that I can't use the .doc extension, and when I back that extension off, I get a message saying "this document may not be usable". Is this a Vista issue? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
in advance for any help in this OMG matter! I'm about ready to  , and I have just gotten it to grow to a length that I like.
My neice is pregnant....thank you for all the responses. -
Posted By: me
I do appreciate all the responses. I don'g believe I'm being self-righteous and am trying to be supportive but I wanted her to quit sleeping around. That's dangerous. Yes, the pregnancy can be changed, removed, deleted. Herpes, HIV and a variety of other things cannot. I was a 15 and pregnant, so I do know a little about it. I had the baby and he died at an early age not by my choice. I still deal with this everyday and maybe that's why my stand on abortion is so tough. The pain from a dead baby is plain and hard no matter what age he/she dies. I've done everything to encourage my neice to live with the choice AND to do everything she has to that will prevent it from happening again. BUT the choice is hers to make. NO NEED TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTE. I just needed to say thanks for all the responses and just say a prayer for us today. Thanks again.
C-phone 0421 -
Posted By: Marla
I have a C-phone I need to sell. Works perfectly. Includes power pack, foot pedal, and Dictaphone headphones. $325 and I'll pay the shipping. Marla
To kind of piggyback on the post below where one mentions (m) -
Posted By: MT
that outsourcing to other countries should soon stop because of HIPAA, why has it even been allowed since HIPAA? I mean, facilities where I live area anal about HIPAA and super strict, so why is it that we can barely get our OWN medical information, but it's freely funneled to other countries without protection of the information?
will Infinity pedal work with Inscribe? -
Posted By: Lee
I'm switching companies and foot pedals and don't understand. I'll be using Emdat-Inscribe, and the pedal I have is an Infinity USB1. Are these compatible? I've done what it says to do on the site for other pedals and it still won't work. Does anyone know if this Inifinity foot pedal will work with Inscribe?
using dot matrix printer -
Posted By: Eileen
Does anyone use a dot matrix printer for continuous labels and what printer do you use?
OK I THINK I asked this but anyone using a MAC -
Posted By: Me
to work as an MT? If so, does it work seamlesssly with WORD?
When I get a new computer, I'd really like to toss PC for good.
Anyone on the high speed internet that has found it just crawling along for some reason. All of a -
Posted By: MT
sudden my just goes into web sites at a crawl and my computer is fine and modem seems fine. No clue what is going on.
Anyone know what co has ad for clinic work - sm -
Posted By: gotclinic
on the job seekers board. States you have to have a C phone or be able to re-record but no company name given. Anyone know who this might be?
Just a Reminder International Spellex Week ends Dec.11 Hurry and Save 10% -
Posted By: spellex
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Please visit http://www.spellex.com all this week and save 10% on any of our popular software products.
word help -
Posted By: kim
Is meniseal a word? Thanks
Fascinating website for anything GI -
Posted By: MT Glori
I came across this website this afternoon and am completely mesmerized by it. If you have an interest regarding anything gastrointestinal, you'll love it. There are more videoclips and pictures than I've ever seen before - everything from "accessory pancreas in the gastric antrum" all the way to "Zenker's diverticulum", not to mention links to dozens of other GI sites.
http://www.gastrolab.net/welcomel.htm
California MTs and OT laws - Question for ya. -
Posted By: See Inside
Hey there,
I work for Spheris. My supervisor just informed me that from this point forward, I cannot work OT.
Are there any Spheris MTs from California who could e-mail me about what I could do as a cut in pay right now is devastating.
There are exceptions for people who do piece work I have read and wonder if there is a way to get around this. I am paid by exam and sup says when I work 2 minutes OT, they have to pay me OT for every exam, plus if I work over 5 days, OT for the whole week, or over 8 hours, OT for the hourly pay...
Needless to say, I am devastated by this... as I live alone. Need I say more? ::sigh::
Need noise reducing headphone help please! -
Posted By: Sheryl
I tried doing a search, but nothing came up. I know this has been discussed here before. Due to background noise in the house (TV and other things), I need to get a headset that blocks out this noise to I can hear my dictation. I can't afford much, and was wondering what others are using. The headset I use now is comfortable, but I can hear every little sound going on in the house and I'm losing my mind. Thanks for the help!
Stedman's Speller Question -
Posted By: Alice
I have two accounts in Microsoft Word and just received a new account and they use Word Perfect. Does anyone know how to bring the Stedmans speller from Word into both Word and Word Perfect? Alice
wav pedal -
Posted By: MT@home
I am in the process of buying a wav pedal. Do you have to purchase software to go with the pedal? I want to test with a company that requires a wav pedal and when I asked which type their response was any type of wav pedal.
anyone want a free Tb racehorse -
Posted By: to retrain? sm
They would be suitable prospects for riding and ? even eventing. My daughter in KY knows of 3 horses that the owner will give away to a good home, 4 yo gelding, 4 yo filly and 8 yo gelding. E/m me for more information. Thanks!
My experience with new co...sm -
Posted By: can you believe it?!
I started with a new company this week. It is doing general practice clinic notes. It is editscript VR. I have only been an MT for a year. My year of exp has been with general surgery clinic notes. So I am doing general practice now part time too. Well I have a new specialty, new platform, new dictators. Everything. I got a dictator that was not a good dictator. Well I didn't do so good on the report I sent to QA which was the owner. The other reports she said were very good. OK so I do this one not so good and she sends me an email and says if I don't do better then we will have to consider other options, ie get rid of me basically. Ok is it just me or is that a little harsh? One of the things I missed was "ov." Not the letters o-v but the word ov. I didn't know what ov meant. I looked in books but I didn't know so I left a blank well I got crawled for that. It was office visit. I didn't know. Isn't that why they call it training? Because you are learning the account.
Inscribe/auto Text -
Posted By: chinchilla
I would like to print out my expansions in Auto Text, Inscribe. I am needing to make changes and clean it up and for me it would be easier to make the changes on paper and then go and do the changes.
Any ideas?
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