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I've gotten my equipment at Exec Communications. SM for link

Posted By: KCMT on 2008-12-11
In Reply to: need to replace DAC phone - Vicki

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Send me the link to the ad on Equipment board. (SM)
I will discuss this with the Administrator and see if at least we can prevent her from posting anymore equipment for sale.

Goldbird

I have found that honesty is always best. I've quit a job right after receiving the equipment S

because a better offer came along.  I have always just been honest, tell them that I've decided to accept another position.  I apologize for any inconvenience, ask them to instruct them on how they would like me to return the equipment, and then I always ask that they keep my resume on file.  They are usually pretty diplomatic about it.  They'd rather you tell them up front than waste their time and yours in training for a job you're not going to be happy with.


One oil exec made $1200 PER SECOND during Jun/Jul/Aug!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That may be the AMERICAN way, but I'm steaming when there are people out there who can't get medicine, have no place to live, when America is paying disabled people pennies to live on in a month, and children don't have decent schools, teachers, or buildings to stay in.


And I'm not finished here!


The /act/ put on by our congressmen and women yesterday turned my stomach.  It was totally a PRODUCTION.........but I hope they don't think they fooled anybody.  Why did they even bother wasting my time and theirs.


The oil companies didn't even get a slap on the wrist.


I'm sick of off shore companies getting a safe haven to do their work and oil companies being allowed to suck what little dollars we have left in our billfolds OUT......while they are making $1200 A SECOND!!!!!! THAT IS PER SECOND people!.  That is obscene.  WE ARE AT WAR HERE......we are all making concessions......and our children are getting killed over there. 


When is the insanity AGAINST the American worker going to end?


VERITY COMMUNICATIONS
Has anyone ever heard of Verity Communications from Missouri?  Advertise direct dial flat long distance rates from 1000 minutes to 18,000 minutes at reasonable rates.  Still looking for an unlimited long distance carrier.  Talk America doesn't have the $49.95 plan in my area and I really don't want to pay 0.05/minute.  Most unlimited plans have 5000 minute limit and everything over that is considered excessive.  Those of you on MCI-...........BEWARE.... will drop you like a hot potatoe.  I had 13,000 minutes last month on my work phone.  Not so on my personal line and they dropped me from there also.  Will not let me on the 0.05/minute plan either.  Infringement on the deal.  Told me the number I was calling was a fax number.  Another rep said I was using it for internet.  There is a company that says the left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing.  I had to talk to about 10 people over this "high toll" issue.
Just read that Nuance Communications
acquired eSription for $400 million. They also own many other VR systems, such as Dragon, Dictaphone, and Proscribe. Apparently, they would like to dominant the VR market.

Perhaps all MT work will move in the VR direction eventually. I wonder if private doctors' offices will institute VR too?
Geez. We can't even conduct civil communications in this country
...or have civil discourse or intelligent argument. It goes to name calling every time. That is SO embarassing to our country.

The "troll" name calling and other such juvenile antics/responses and the like. Embarassing. People should try and engage in respectful disagreement. No one will listen to you if you're calling them names like an ignoramous. (Note the use of word "LIKE", implying "similar to", not saying you are ignorant.) Have some self respect and do better than that.

And NO one was "attacking" anyone. Lighten UP. If you're that miserable, for God's sake, change careers.
If you are being hounded by a company called Technion Communications, go to their

website at the link below to be added to the do not call list. 


It is our understanding that many MTs are being solicited at all hours of the day and night by this company.


Check out Executive Communications. Typically, their products are more

affordable than Transcription Gear.  Once you click on the link below, click on Headsets from the menu on the left, scroll down and you will see several stethoscope headsets


I've found this resource pretty useful for rehab work. Link inside.

Have this as one of my bookmarks - found this handy whilst handling rehab work. Hope this helps!


http://medicaltranscriptionwordhelp.googlepages.com/rehabmedicineterminology


Anyone use Cox Communications for unlimited long distance? Just wondering how their service is.
There aren't too many reasonable choices here in the Midwest, unless you know of some out there.  Thanks for the input!
I simply chose the wrong link. See inside for the correct link.
See link
I use EXText with my current job and I've used at a couple of other jobs I've had. I've ne

used DocQscribe, but I have used Meditech, Cerner, Vianeta, the Precyse platform (I can't remember the name), Dolbey, and  Lanier platform I think was called Cequence (?). 


Out of all the different platforms I have typed on, I have liked EXText the best.  In my opinion, it's very user friendly, easy to learn, and I really like ESP which is the built in abbreviation expander.  Plus it is very easy to create your own normals which I love.  My fingers literally never leave the keyboard because there are macro keys for everything.  You can use your mouse if you prefer or learn the function macros.  I love it.  I think I'm more productive on EXText than with any other platform.


what link? You failed to include link

equipment

I have done some research and are willing to share if you want to E-mail me and maybe between the three of us we can figure this out as I have 3 different accounts that I want to switch over to digital.  So E-mail me and we can share info.


 


Patti -- pjsword@aol.com


Equipment
We currently use the Audioworxs system and have it hosted by Gacela Group for our tech support. I'd be happy to answer any specific questions about the system. For more information you might check out the website at www.gacelagroup.com.


Equipment
My doc wanted to go digital so I had him purchase the equipment. If you purchase you are responsible for repairs and such.
IC DO pay for their own equipment, etc.
Poster doesn't say what the situation is but you're wrong to state that you don't pay for your tools to do work--I'm an IC and it's my responsibility to have what I need to do the work.
Example of EMR equipment - what do you think? sm

Does anyone have a doctor who is already using something like this:  http://www.mdtablet.com/demo.asp


I have such mixed feelings about this (EMR).  On one hand, I think the technology is awesome, and I think it makes so much of sense to have our medical info. available electronically (pretty much immediately) instead of a doctor having to request a hard copy and wait for it to be mailed or whatever (like when you change PCP doctors or go to a specialist or whatever). 


On the other hand, is every doctor going to be running around with one of these handheld devices in his/her pocket, with all this medical info. on people?  What if they lose it?  How secure and accurate is the info. really?  And of course I won't even go into the effect EMR will have on our jobs as MTs. 


BTW, I saw this "MD Tablet" thing in the background when I was watching a story on Nightline.  The story was about how the super rich in America are pretty much oblivious to the state of the economy, and still carry on with their usual lifestyle, spending money lavishly.  No cutbacks for them to worry about.  The one rich guy they were showing is involved in this MD Tablet product. Ever feel like, as MTs, we are sooo on the wrong side of things?  LOL


equipment
Because QAs often have a better equipment.
Not because they know more, they HEAR it better. But not all of them.
The core problem in this profession are crappy dictations and not maintaining their equipment by doctors.
Then why don't you just buy better equipment???nm

Regarding better equipment
Even without better equipment, often when they start listening to your blanks they will be plain as day.

If I have a blank toward the beginning of my report and go back to listen after finishing the report, I will many times understand it as well. There is something about hearing it out of context that makes it understandable.

This isn't always the case, (obviously sometimes it's just plain not understandable), but it happens more than you think.
Equipment
What companies provide equipment?
To all MTs, keep your equipment sm
current, same with software, keep up on today's transcription standards, don't end up like this person above who has stayed comfortable all these years and suddenly needs to find a job.
Help on equipment board please. nm
NM
There is no equipment involved.
I use my own computer. I don't use any of their stuff.
Lightning and Equipment
Had a bolt of lightning melt the components in my Dictaphone several years' ago. Had it plugged into an expensive surge protector. Dictaphone rep said I was very lucky I did not have the headphones on when it struck. Also told me if lightning strikes close enough, no surge protector can handle it.
does anyone have backup equipment?

I have a second computer available, but I'm seriously considering getting a second Dictatphone system. I've already had headsets and foot pedals go on me.


Anyone else?


Back-up equipment
I have a back-up laptop, just in case.  Good thing, too.  Just a couple of months after I got laptop, PC had to go to the shop, lol.  I don't use a call-in system but if I did, I would probably get back-up. I figure if you have the back-up stuff, just in case, you will usually never need it.  If you don't have it, you will wish you did.
Equipment For Lease
Hi! I would be doing part time transcription for two months and would need micro casette transcriber. Does anybody know if there is any company that lease transcription equipment. Thanks in advance.
Lease Equipment
Part-Timer.

Do you need a cassette transcriber. I bought one from ebay that works great. Think it was about $80.00 and never used it. Will sell it to you for the same. Or you can try EBAY.
my email:
ray-m3comsys@cox.net

Hope this helps.

ray
Equipment Donation
Does anyone know of a tax charity to donate Lanier transcription equipment?
e-bay, equipment board here, probably any

transcription equipment company. 


yes, they provide equipment. NM
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Need help on equipment board..
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See equipment board...
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Basic equipment

I know I am of the "old school" but I think that you do need to have some basic equipment on hand when you are advertising to do transcription.  You don't have to have everything but a basic microcassette is not that much money.  Any account that I have gotten -- though it was years ago -- asked me what equipment I had and if I did not have what they needed --they searched elsewhere.  That is why I invested in my transcribers starting with the micro, then standard and then mini.  All accounts had me start within a week of talking with them.   Last year when I was thinking of expanding and had a couple of inquiries when they found out that I was not immediately set up to do digital -- though I told them I would buy the equipment and get set up -- did not hear back from them.  So I think you need the basics so that you are ready to go when they ask.  Since she has been working for a national already, she has her foot pedal and can do digital, just get a transcriber for the tapes --most of the smaller offices still go with the tapes.  But again, I am of the old school and have not looked for new clients for a while.  But I sure would not advertise or attempt to get accounts without the equipment and being ready to go at a minute's notice since they might use me for overflow and I could get my foot in the door.  A client does not like to hear,  I will be set up in a week for you or ten days.   Though they can say it, when they want your service and you are solicting for the business you had better be ready to do it.  Just me.


 


Equipment help -URGENT

Is anyone using the Voice Solutions DA-128?  If so, could you look at the power source and tell me the input and output voltage specs?  I recently moved and lost my transformer!  I need to find a replacement in order to work! 


Equipment question
I am about to start an internship. I am very excited but need some equipment. I would like to know if there is a good free word Expander that I could download from the internet. Also I need a foot this is the brand - Start Stop PEDAL POWER for EMDAT Inscribe®pedal. Does anyone know where I could find a good used version of the footpedal? As I have said I am just getting started and I really don't have extra funds right now to buy these but I want to be able to do my job and do it well.

Thanks.
One last equipment question. :)
Does anyone do their transcription on a laptop?  .... using a cordless keyboard, maybe?  I want to get a laptop so I can work when I travel.  This seems like it would be possible as long as I don't need a C-phone or Lanier and all work is done over the Internet.  I'm wondering what I would need to look for when shopping for a laptop, since most transcription techies seem to have no idea!
Should provide equipment for doc?sm
Am IC who does transcription for local MDs -- want to go digital - Should I purchase the equipment or should ask MD to do this??  help
Need special equipment
I did some overflow for a company that did this and it was terribly hard to hear, reception was very poor.  But I do know that you need to play the tapes onto the digital player or whatever it is called and then download to your computer, upload to the FTP site.   And the sound quality is  not good at all, at least to me it wasn't.  But good luck.  
If you have any company equipment or
supplies, you might want to mention when and how they will be returned. Some employers withhold the final check until they have everything back.

As far as giving an explanation, I don't think that details are necessary.
Most companies have an at-will employment policy, which works both ways.

Good luck in your new job!
Equipment forums say you have to really hit
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Questions re equipment

Hi,


I'm thinking of setting up so a local physician can call in to dictate and I can transcribe her work for quick TAT. I've been working for services for the last few years, so am out of the loop as far as equipment. I've researched the Dictaphone Straight Talk system, but I wonder if there is something else "out there" that would be better, cheaper, etc. Any information or suggestions from anyone would be appreciated.


 


Thanks,


Karen


Questions re equipment
I'm looking for something that will eliminate the transport of tapes between the dictator and me. I know the doctor has a hand-held, but I don't want to have to be fetching tapes and returning them. Any ideas?
Questions re equipment

Now you're talking about things I don't understand or know about. Digital transfer of voice files would be great but I need info on equipment, software, etc. I need to know what equipment is best, wha software to use, recommendations, etc.  I need the what, how, who, where, how much on this. I have researched, but I'm getting confused. I thought maybe someone with such a system could provide suggestions, locations, where to buy, etc. 


 


Thanks again,


 


Karen


Since they have Dictaphone equipment sm
maybe Dictaphone could set them up with Transnet. Just a thought. Don't know the cost, though.
what kind of equipment do you need?
I thought I saw a position posted here not long ago, but Cphone was required. I am interested, too, in case you are not already flooded with requests.
MTs who "steal" equipment

I was just wondering how any of you feel, AS A COMMUNITY...about medical transcriptionists that take jobs, get equipment, but never work and suddenly dont answer calls or emails, but keep your equipment.  I am not talking about just MTSOs out there, but even the little ole MT that hires someone to help with an account or overflow.  This has happened and I am not sitting and waiting for at least four people to return equipment that suddenly arent available for emails, phone calls, anything.  BUT they have hudnreds in equipment.  I am not MEDQUIST, so cant afford to just chalk it up.  AND PLEASE DO NOT SAY THAT IS THE COST OF DOING BUSINESS.  I think that just shows the sad state we have entered into to feel that theft from someone be considered a cost of doing business.  We are a small enough community that I would hope this is not truly how anyone feels....hey take a job...take the equipment and run.  That is just plain horrible.


Why cant this board allow names like that to be posted?  Enough is always posted about bad companies, but why not for something like this?  Why should others take the chance of this happening also?


THis just really saddens me.


 


MTs who "steal" equipment
Just a thought, but since they never worked to begin with, maybe they were'nt MTs at all and it's a just a crook's scam to get some equipment to sell for some quick cash. Did these people take a test? Or were you going on their resume?

Barbara
? re: airports and MT equipment
I will be making a trip soon and hope to be able to work some while I am gone.  Has anyone experienced any difficulties with traveling with a laptop and foot pedal recently?  I would like to take it as a carry on due to the expense of replacement.