10 cpl is not unreasonable as a subcontractor
Posted By: mt on 2006-03-16
In Reply to: You better get with reality!! - Gloria
I have had several subcontracting positions that pay 10 cpl and now working as subcontractor for 11 cpl. You do not have to accept the first thing they offer. Naturally, they are going to offer you a lower rate. If they offer say 9 cpl, then ask for 10 cpl. If they offer 10 cpl then ask for 11 cpl. It has worked for me. Now as an employee with good benefits, I will accept 9 cpl with an incentive plan.
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No you are not being unreasonable.
Do not let posters rain on your parade. Yes, it takes a while to build up speed, but who says that has to be overnight? Career Step sounds like a great program, but there are others. Don't get discouraged. No, you won't make a million, but the experience you gain will help you. Welcome, and best wishes!!! New MTs are the wave of the future. You could very land a job doing part-time voice recognition work that guides you, and no you probably won't be a speed demon. But, please reach for the stars!! Your child will thank you later in life. Children do not last forever at home. You can ask anyone here that has stayed at home to raise their children, and I bet they all tell you it was well worth it!!! 
Not unreasonable expectation
At WebMedX I have a set schedule, but if I want to knock off two hours early, I absolutely can. However, it's understood that if I'm short any hours because of this, those hours have to be made up at some point during the week. Flexibility for me, reliability for the employer.
I think the employer is being unreasonable
If, as others in this thread have said, you are essentially running your own business, then YOU are the one who should make arrangements for coverage when you are gone. The client doesn't want you to subcontract? Too bad. If that is what you choose to do, and the subcontractors do a good job for them, then they have no right to complain. You should be able to run YOUR business as YOU see fit. If the client doesn't like it, they can hire someone else. That may sound harsh, but it seems to me that you need to take a stand with these people or they are going to walk all over you.
I haven't read every single post in this thread, but I have read the majority of them. It seems to me a lot of people are basically contradicting themselves - first they say you are running your own business, you can't just shut down for vacation, but the fact is, business owners take vacations all the time. They just make arrangements for someone to take care of their business while they are gone. Then they say you have no alternative except to do double or triple work before and after your vacation. If it's YOUR business, then YOU are in control.
I think part of the problem is that a lot of people view working in the medical field as a "calling", not simply a job. There is absolutely nothing wrong with that - but no matter how devoted you are to your job, you still need a break now and then. A little R&R will help you return to your job with a fresh mind and renewed energy.
It is unfortunate that so many people on this site are giving you such a had time about this. Maybe they need a vacation. 
what sounds unreasonable?
i don't see how it appears they are trying to make it too difficult. ?? If you want the deal take it. Many hospitals are short of space and can use the footage for something else (closet?! maybe). They also realize they are competing with services and losing MTs to them. I don't think there's another motive. Its cost-effective for the hospital and and makes most MTs happy. i worked in-house for years and years, and now, would not ever want to go back!
I don't think 1500 is unreasonable...
There are a lot of variables. If you're willing to work as many hours as necessary to attain 1500 lines per day, then that's feasible within a reasonable amount of time. And once used to the account, of course, you'll do that in fewer and fewer hours.
As far as cpl, I haven't seen many ads for companies willing to pay even 8.5, and that's rare. More likely it would be around 7 to 8.
If you want to get your own accounts, depending on your area, you could probably ask for 9.5 to 10 per line and get it.
Also, you may have to work for a few companies to find the right one.
I left because a hospital was unreasonable and the
I am a quality Transcriptionist and because I am I see no reason to be nit-picked to death when I can find a better job where I'm treated respectfully. I've been an MT for over 25 years. I've done QA, I've been a team lead and am very good at what I do. I was never reprimanded for quality at Diskriter so that was not the problem. The problem was that the hospital picked, picked, picked us to death and nothing we did was ever good enough (I didn't work for the FL hospital they're talking about here, I worked for one in PA).
My friend jumped ship at the same time I did who is the best MT I know with 30+ years of experience and has also been QA elsewhere.
If they're telling you people have left because they're not quality MT's that's a bunch of bunk. We left because we were sick of being picked to pieces while Diskriter's account managers let the hospital management staff walk all over them at our expense.
Simple as that.
Subcontractor
Yes pay her out of your business account. You should provide her with a 1099, can buy them or have the IRS send you some. Also some Quick Books or Turbo Tax help you prepare them. You deduct it as a expense on your schedule C. Since it is an expense deduct you won't have to pay taxes on it. Make sure that she/he realizes that you will be reporting it to the IRS as an expense. Under 600 you don't have to fill out a 1099 but I do. Make sure you have their SSN, etc. to fill it out. Good luck. I just keep everything separate business and personal - makes it easier even though my Quick Books tells me exactly what I have made, etec.
Any more questions let me know. Patti
subcontractor
not to sound dumb, but is this my responsibility? Thanks!
subcontractor
uggh! I have wondered about this myself in the past. this would be the hard part. I guess I would have to talk it over. thank you though for your help.
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I think what you are doing is wonderful! More people like you should be so kind as to take a newbie under her wing. If I ever an fortunate enough to have my own FTP server and accounts I want to do the same just because I know from experience how hard it is to be a newbie. Hope it works out for you both.
Subcontractor
Get rid of her - nicely. Just tell her that you MUST meet your deadlines in order to keep your accounts. Your livelihood depends on this. Tell her since she is having some difficulties right now, you cannot send her more work. If you want, tell her to contact you in the future when things settle down for her.
You cannot give her any more chances. What will you tell your clients? "Sorry the work didn't get back, but this MT I really like had a personal crisis and couldn't type last night."
Hire someone less enthusiastic who will do the work on time. I'm not enthusiastic about this job anymore, but I do it because I'm enthusiastic about living indoors and eating every day.
Pay for subcontractor
Well, first let me say sorry you blew TAT, or it was blown for you - however, if a company holds your check because a TAT was blown, even a last check what would you do? Pay her the 100.00.
As for calling your client, why would you give her this information. When i sub out They get the voice file only and a patient list that has been blacked out on the information. And always sign a confidentiality agreement. If she did call - which I doubt, do not try to confirm with them - they may not like the idea you sub'd out, and why bring it up if they do not. Apparently you are still getting their work so they must like something about it.
Lastly - be careful next time. But also keep in mind - if you were not paid you would have a fit - she just took it one step further and has a hissy fit.
I have a subcontractor......
I have had an account for a couple years and just recently hired on a subcontractor. This account pays me 14 cpl and I pay the subcontractor 7 cpl. This is an easy account and all the sub has to do is type what I send them and I do the rest. Granted, I took a 50% cut on the work by hiring a sub, but now I know that even if I'm not working I have 7 cpl coming in. I don't understand why anyone should feel guilty if they are paying their subs a decent amount for what the work requires. Just last pay period she did 1000.00 worth of work (based on my 14 cpl) and I collected 500.00 of that (based on her pay of 7 cpl). As an IC, I just see it as a benefit to me, not sure why anyone would feel guilty.
I am a subcontractor.
I make 12 cpl with one company full-time acute care and 11 cpl part-time in pediatric subspecialties (neurology and oncology mainly) with another company. The FT does offer a daily production bonus.
Subcontractor Pay
Does $2.00/report for MRI, CTs and ultrasound reports sound reasonable for an MT with 20+ years experience? I know some reports can be long, some short. Any insight would be helpful. Thanks
Subcontractor pay
I do some subcontracting for an IC. My checks are usually different from the amount on my invoice by a little. Sometimes a little more and sometimes a little less. Shouldn't my check be the total on my invoice?
It depends....are you an IC or a subcontractor?
Subcontractor..help with various issues
I need some advice on how to handle having a subcontractor. I have a subcontractor now helping with one of my accounts. My process is that I have a separate checking account and separate savings account for business. All of my checks from work as an IC go into this business checking account. I then transfer to the business savings account a certain percentage for taxes. We'll then transfer most of the remainder to our household checking accounts. That way, I can look at the business checking account and see my deposits and know exactly what my income is. Anyway, now that I have a subcontrator, I don't know exactly how to handle everything. Do I just keep track of what I pay her and then claim it as an expense at the end of the year? Will I have to give her a 1099? I guess I should only hold back for taxes on the percentage of the money I keep now. I'm just confused on the whole process. I could use any advice...or a point in the right direction for where to find information on this. Thanks!
Most hire a subcontractor
I think it it is wise to establish a relationship prior to needing them so they are already familiar with the account(s) and can do it with very little instruction.
Lisa - subcontractor
There have been people here who would like just a little extra. If you get the account and once you are settled, why don't you put your need on the board. You might find some bites. Some people like to do a little extra. Of course if it is something digital you could even go away from your state. Just a thought. I happen to enjoy helping others when on vacation. It has worked for me in the past as well when I needed a vacation .
Paying a subcontractor
I am going to take in a subcontractor in an on-the-job training program. I want to know your input on paying them and paying yourself for the training. I an setting up an on-the-job training program. As an independent contractor, I receive 8 cents/line. I am going to have the subcontractor work with me in my office at my other work station, and I will teach her everything and QA all of her work closely until she is up to speed. I was thinking of paying her 6 cents/line and me 2 cents/line. What is your input on a suitable division of payments?
Diff between IC & subcontractor
What is the diff between these two? And do most of you have set hours that work as a subcontractor or do you pretty much have flexible hours? Thanks!
I agree, but if I have a subcontractor come
into my home to remodel or something, I certainly can tell them not to come at midnight or early in the morning because that does not work for me. He does not have to abide by that and can turn the job down, but I can certainly suggest it.
Taxes as IC or subcontractor?
Does anyone know about filing taxes as a subcontractor or IC? Do taxes work the same for both? Is it the self employed tax form? Any info is helpful thanks.
When I use a subcontractor, I pay them as soon as their invoice is turned in to me.
I consider it a good business practice to pay the sub as soon as their invoice is submitted. After all, don't you expect the client your contract with to do the same for you. You really should have paid this $100 invoice long before now. You have no recourse and should consider this a lesson learned.
Personally, I don't think you have any business subbing out work if you're no more prepared to pay and, apparently, are careless with the information that your sub receives from you. You could also be considered breeching confidentiality if you're not having the sub sign some sort of understanding regarding the confidential nature of the work you're sending out. 
So you are subcontractor, not contracting with doctor direct.
If that's the case, then you need to ask the MTSO you work for if they can provide schedules for the doctors. They may not have them, either, but they could ask the docs for them. So it was their staff and not the doctor's staff that couldn't verify his schedule? That would be different advice then. Sorry - thought you were contracting directly with the doctor as your client. Sounds like you were hired through an MT service instead.
Maybe they get the work from the doctor that way, but the MTSO should try to organize and work it out with the doctor to see that it's uploaded promptly. Not all offices will cooperate in that respect so it's on the MTSO to remedy that, unfortunately. Some just send when they please without regard to the MTs' schedules, and sometimes you can talk until you're blue in the face but they still do it "their" way, on their terms. The MTSO could hold their ground and request the doc to send on a more regular basis, but it's pretty much out of your hands, I'm afraid.
As an IC, you can say "this is when I'll be available to work," and let the MTSO schedule accordingly. Or you can always find other IC work to supplement so you can at least work while you are waiting, or just find another gig altogether if it gets really bad.
2 accts are direct hospital, 1 is a clinic and the 4th is a subcontractor position. nm
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