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I was recently laid off after 6 years doing transcription for a surgical/imaging center.  I had to transcribe all imaging and surgical procedures.  I would like to test my skills so I can be up on the recent changes.  Is there a web site for this.  I have 20 years experience in all modalities having worked in the hospital setting for 8 yrs, rehab etc..  Any ideas would help.

Thanks

I HATE HATE HATE this dictator.  This is how he dictates if I were to strictly adhere to the verbatim rules of transcribing:

PROCEDURES PERFORMED: Cysto, retro, uretero with stent placement.

INDICATIONS:  This is a lady who had perc litho by Dr. X.  She had a perc tube. She had a nephro stent.  On the pull of the nephro stent, did an antegrade nephro and apparently had obstruction in the ureter which was a probable stone.  She was set up for a cysto retro Friday, but she ate, so she was set up for this morning. She understands the risks, options, complications, etc.

HE DRIVES ME INSANE!  He has a very conversational style of dictating that makes it incredibly hard to make sense of his reports! He abbreviates everything, makes up his own words, and has been known to dictate one-word sentences!!!!!

We need a firing squad for dictators like this! 

Breath in, breath out.  Okay, I'm finished now.  I'm just having one of those days, crappy dictators, communication channels between my brain and my fingers have broken down, and I just need a nap!

Back to work.

Honestly, which is better?  As far as job market, earnings, and essential functions of the job? 

Two local doctors offering me 2-3 hours per day each, plus the FT (about 6 actual hours of typing a day) with a national. 

One doctor is orthopedic, the other vascular surgeon (H&Ps in office).  One is a mumbler, the other has a lisp.  The national job is radiology (fairly easy - would be faster if I could master IT, though).

What should I do?  Am afraid I will take on more than I can handle and at same time, refuse a job that I later will regret.  I need the money, needless to say.  Anyone ever face this? 

I just took a test with a company I really wanted to work for.  I was told I did well on the actual transcription part other than some AAMT errors.  I was told I did not do well on the written test due to AAMT errors as well, scoring an 80, when they were looking for a 92 to 95 percent.

I have transcribed only psych reports for the past 15 years, and I never had to adhere to AAMT.  As a matter of fact, I had never heard of it until coming on this board. 

I have purchased an AAMT Book of Styles, Second Edition to study.  Does anyone have any other ideas for me other than going back to school.  My hearing is excellent and I know, or am able to look up medical terminology, etc. with no problems.  I do not think school is the answer for me. 

Any ideas?

Do you bill monthly, twice monthly, or bi-weekly?  I have work from a hospital coming soon and wondered how most people bill.  Also, while I'm in the process of making up a contract, what would you say is the norm in terms of the percentage you would charge if they were late in paying you?  About how long after you send the bill do you expect to be paid?  I know all of these things are negotiable, I would just like some feedback on what others are doing as this will be my first contract.

Thanks a lot! 

Is there any way to verify that someone is indeed a CMT?  The work of some I have seen lately cannot possibly be.

Stumbled upon this helpful site. Lots of useful word lists in there. Also, pretty handy operative sample reports and other samples as well. See link below.

Is there a way to convert an Instant Text glossary to work with Smartype? 

Thanks

I have been fortunate enough to work at only one place now for 7 years and be happy, BUT things have not been the greatest lately.  I am considering taking a position with another company part time, but it would be an IC position.

My question is, are there any special records I have to keep for tax purposes and so forth working as an IC?  I know I am responsible for my own taxes, right?

Any advice or info is appreciated.  I have never worked as an IC before, so I feel a little green on this topic.

I received the following email today and I am not sure what to do with it.  Should I report this to someone?  I would give my work to someone in the US before someone overseas!  gesh!

Here is the email below:

"Hi, i am monank from india, i have 6years of expirence i can help you to increase the line count, you can send me little bit of workevery day i will do that for you,you can pay me 5 cents per line & rest of the moeny will be your profit, in this way you can make more money."

Could not resist bringing this to the top and to the attention of anyone wanting to get into this business.  Be sure the following applies before even getting involved in an on-line course or any "schooling"

I had posted earlier about a manual for the Straight Talk System 7120.  If anyone has a manual, please let me know.  Apparently someone responded but now I can't find the original posted message.  Thanks!

What happened to all the jobs in the "job bank"?  There's only one in there. 

Also if you open the adds up and click on "for information" it goes to the info for that one companythat has the add, not even the right company. 

Sometimes don't you wonder if they should take this test before they begin dictating???

I just finished a long total knee arthroplasty and it sounds like this doc had a few cocktails before he began dictating.  Slurring his words and changing his mind several hundred times.  Don't ya just hate that?

Just had to vent cause I have him again.  I am ready for a cocktail or 2 myself now.

Of the following cars of the same class, only ONE is built in the U.S. Can you guess which one?


Hyundai Azera (SE)
Ford Crown Victoria (standard)
Dodge Charger (Base)
Chevy Impala (LS)
Toyota Avalon
Chrysler 300

Answer below ...

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Toyota Avalon

To be exact, it is $12253.21.  In addition, I also have a $4403 check from her awaiting clearance so total due is 12253 + 4403 = $16656

I have her complete address and phone number and I am seriously thinking about going to Ohio and filing a law suit.  She never picks the phone.  It's always answering machine.

It was used when I bought it and I want to make sure that I have everything I need to work from home on it.  The PC I'm on now will be going back to the hospital.  It is a Dell Latitude.  It has a Pentium IV processor, 512 mg of RAM, 40 gig hard drive, wireless internet plus ethernet card, Windows 2000.  Will that laptop suffice for working from home?  I assume it will, but I just want to make sure before I starting applying places.

Thanks!