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Anyone heard of PercuStay sutures? - Posted By: Legsjunior

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Has anyone ever tested for or - Posted By: been hired by A to Z Transcription Service?

Just wondering because I believe that my skills and equipment meet their requirements, but never heard back after sending my resume.

I know that the MTSOs are often bombarded with resumes, but it would've been nice to be able to test for them.

Anybody else feel this way? - Posted By: Sad but true

I am so tired any more and I think I hate my job. Every day same thing. Between the lack of money for doing this thankless job, the way this company I work for treats me, the constant cherry-picking that I have to go through on a daily basis, I need a break. Can someone tell me ONE company that appreciates hard working MTs and is good to work for PLEASE. Thanks.

Lyon Company - Posted By: indymt

anybody employed now or in the past by Lyon Company in Mississippi?

I need help. Just read this. I need to tell you. - Posted By: NeedSomeone2Listen

I am tired of my life and sometimes get upset that I was ever born. The more I try to do something good for myself the worse I seem to do. The worse and worse I get the more depressed I become. The more depressed I am the more I wish I didn't exist.

I have absolutely no friends, no job and about $8 to my name. I'm hoping to find a buyer for an old paint sprayer I have to pay my electric this month. I have taught myself to eat just one small meal per day to cut back on how much I have to spend on groceries. I live in the dark because I'm afraid of making my electric bill higher. I have wanted to write something like this for a long time because I have nobody to tell it to, but I have been unable to gather the energy to do it until just now.

I made a 1310 on my SAT without studying and forgetting to bring a calculator. I was accepted to one of the state�s most exclusive private universities (I chose not to go) although I never really tried in high school. In working for other people, I was the youngest Customer Service Manager ever at the Wal-Mart I worked at when I was 17. I used to provide telephone tech support for Dell computers and was always one of the top 3 performers week after week out of a total 250 that worked there. I also was an electricians assistant, firefighter/EMT, surgical aide, autopsy assistant, office manager for a 3 physician practice, concrete pumper and flooring installer. On my own, I have owned at 6 businesses and 2 corporations including medical transcription, stock trading and fully organizing, developing, publishing and distributing a classifieds newspaper from offset printers to 12,000 people. I have owned hundreds of domain names and built approximately 100 totally unique websites.

I have visited 3 countries. I have climbed 21,000ft. volcanoes, slept in the Amazon rainforest and learned 3 languages: English, Spanish and American Sign Language. I was married for 5 years and am now awaiting a divorce after my wife and I both cheated on each other because we were both so unhappy with our marriage.

I am 25 years old.

I have always been the "responsible, grown-up young person". When I talk to my family about being depressed, I get told to "lighten up" or told "you're crazy" in a sarcastic way. When I was younger I used to cut my arms just to watch them bleed. I now live in a garage apartment that I have become emotionally attached to. I am afraid of losing it- it's like my best friend. And knowing that each month I don't know how I'm going to pay my $385/month rent really really scares me- not of being homeless, I don't mind that- I'm scared of losing my best friend.

I have never had any close friends on a long term basis. Right now I have none. I always just wanted someone to talk to and because I have nobody, I am left to writing this. I relate better to females and would rather spend time with a female friend than a male friend that I liked equally. I have started drinking every day- not to the point of getting drunk- but every day nonetheless. That makes me scared because my real dad is an alcoholic, his dad was an alcoholic for 20+ years as well as his mother.

I have become so depressed that everything is a chore- typing this is difficult. I used to take 2 showers every day. Now, I only shower if I have to go somewhere which is usually once every 3 days or so. The rest of the time I stay in my apartment with blankets covering all the windows. Taking the trash out has become such a chore that I have 3 weeks of trash piling up but it seems like its only been there for 3 days. I can't go to a doctor to try to get medication because I can't pay for one. I have not been to a doctor in 11 years simply because I can not afford it.

I can't work for people- like a company. I can only work for myself. I get tired quickly and I can't focus on one thing for too long. Besides that, I always seem to learn all there is about a certain "position" and either get bored and have to quit or get pressured to quit because I'm the only one around who wants to do things right and that means more work for the slackers I work with. I think that explains why I've had so many jobs.

I come up with what I think are great ideas for websites. I buy the domain name and usually have the site done in a day to a week. I have multiple websites ranking in first position in Google because I am also excellent with search engine optimization. I am fluent in four different Internet programming languages: HTML, JAVASCRIPT, CGI/PERL and PHP. I designed a fully HIPAA compliant method of uploading and downloading files, so I created a website for me to offer my medical transcription services last year. Because I still have not received my first client (and all I really need is just one), I recently started offering search engine optimization services to people as a means for income. I really enjoy it and I am excellent at it. On the side, I have also designed about 10 "automated" websites that earn commission through affiliate ads and products. In the last three months, I have received 115,000 unique visitors to my websites, received thousands of affiliate ad clicks/referrals and have made a total online income of $12.81. The only way I slip by with my rent money the day before its due is by selling things I own, but I'm running out of things quickly.

I don't know what it is about me. I can't seem to make any money. There are a ton of other people out there who know nothing about building websites, Internet marketing, etc. and make a few hundred to a few thousand dollars per month online! I do the same thing and earn nothing. I build websites, try to get them to work for me and don't make a penny. I sell the website for like $25 because I need the money and the new owner starts making money from it. I only have a need to make $900 per month. That pays all of my bills and groceries. Anything over $900 is just extra I can save for a rainy day. I don't know anyone whose needs are so low and I STILL can't seem to get by even though I sit online for literally 18 hours a day 7 days a week.

I'm about to give up on everything because giving up is easier- you don't have to deal with the disappointment of failure. I'm just tired of everything. I don't want to be here. I wish I had some way to pay my bills then I could just sit in my apartment and be left alone- that's all I want. Sometimes I wish I could get professional help but then I would have to find a way to pay for a doctor, which is impossible anyway. I would have to tell someone and it scares me that someone would think I'm a "risk to myself or others" and take me away from here- my apartment, my best friend.

Anyone else find if you are an IC that you cant get - Posted By: YoungsterMT

the lines in because there is no work but have contracted a certain amount of lines. What are you to do. Ask to do less lines or move on or just do what you can and see what happens. It seems things are okay until more hiring and then running out all the time. It just goes round and round.

Physical Therapy Transcripiton - Posted By: Terry

Hello! I'm looking for any of you that are experienced as Physical Therapy transcriptionists. Can anyone give me a head's up about transcribing in this specialty? I've done psychiatric for the past five years and am pretty sure I'll get this position I've applied for at a local clinic. Any support, resources, etc. would be fantastic!

Thanks in advance to all,

Terry

I don't understand the secret santa? nm - Posted By: jan

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CONGRATS to WINNER Carol J. on winning the MT Mousepad - Posted By: courtesy of MT-Stuff.com! nm

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Okay, if I used Metroscript, where do I - Posted By: download the files to to be transcribed?

Would I download Express Scribe and have a folder under Express Scribe where the files would be downloaded to, and I would go to that file to transcribe them?

Sorry to sound like such an idjit (tried spelling it correctly but got a message that it was a bad word and I couldn't use it - lol), but I've only dealt with dialing into hospital dictation systems or transcribing from my own call-in system or receiving digital files automatically from somewhere else. I've never done it this way and I'm confused.

quesion on tax refund - Posted By: lillydale

for those of you that filed early how long did it take for you to receive your tax refund check in your direct deposit account? Thanks! Trying to estimate when I can expect mine.

Does anyone know how to put Outlook Express emails over to Outlook so they can be backed up to CD? - Posted By: nm. TIA

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TRAINING SCHOOL--I WANT TO START A - Posted By: DON'T WANT SUED OR PUT OUTTA BUSINESS!!

training school to produce quality transcriptionists using something like HPI's CD and cassettes. I have purchased several from different transcriptionists and I wonder if anyone has ever attempted to start a training program. I know the local colleges are going to come after me in every way they can just to prevent me from infringing on their multi-million dollar Transcriptionist training, but they teach them and charge them for soooo very much that transcriptionists do not need, and they stretch their programs out for two years. I already have a transcription service with 6 employees, but want to expand and I have just interviewed about 8 applicants who knew absolutely nothing about the meds we use now, and especially about the AAMT guidelines about not using q.d., q.i.d. q.h.s. etc. One woman had been seeking a position for a year, but everyone in our area wants "experience." She is a very fast learner, intelligent, and I only have to tell her things once.....but after a two-year college, making the Dean's List, I am training her!! I want to start the "training" school cuz as it is now, I am doing it for free, just so I can get an excellent, long-term employee... Has anyone every tried doing this and did the colleges really come after you with lawyers? How can I term it, charge for it, but not require a "teaching license" so I do not get in trouble? I am clueless on this, want to be careful not to step on toes, but am very tired of training students who graduate for free. Feel free to email me if you need to...... PLEASE HELP ME!!!

Question about earlier - Posted By: Angela

post. I see that one of you would not give your son's SS# to the high school. How would this work if you were registering your child for Kindergarten? They told me it was the law that they had to have it. Is that not true?

If you could share one thing that made you more productive - Posted By: what would it be?

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Anyone that would normally wear bifocals - Posted By: me

able to function with contacts? I need new contacts. My optometrist says that he can make my contacts function so that I don't need the granny glasses, but so far I feel like my eyes are zooming in and out like the lens on a camera trying to focus. I also have glasses, but I need a stronger prescription and if I have to go back to glasses I have to get bifocals. I really don't want the lines, but have heard from several people that they have problems without the lines. My DH has bifocals without the line and he says it makes him dizzy sometimes. Optometrist says he just needs a smaller frame/lens.

I've got to do something soon as I'm getting daily headaches, but just can't decide what to do. I am legally blind without correction and my lenses are about $300/pair without any of the extras. Fortunately I have good frames and won't need new ones. I really would prefer contacts as my vision seems to be so much clearer when I'm looking far off, but up close I just don't know if I can use them.

Stedman's medical dictionary software - Posted By: wondering

Has anyone had any experience with the Stedman's medical dictionary software? I will be starting with a new company at home soon and I'm wondering about compatibility, etc. Any info would be appreciated! Thank you!

Did anyone notice? Wilma knocked power out in - Posted By: Hummmmmm

Florida and all the cheerleader and nastygram posts about most of the companies stopped. Wonder what part of the country they start?

Which companies are using Dictaphone ExText? - Posted By: acuteMT

Who is using this platform, and can you tell me if it supports third-party expanders, i.e., Smartype specifically?

Thanks.

Washable KB/mouse - Posted By: RettaB

Here's a great idea if you work in a setting where there are multiple keyboard/mouse users; however, note not available in our ergo style.

http://www.unotron.com/UK/products.htm

BEWARE list - Posted By: sm

Fellow MTs, make note for beware list - 9555 N. Thayer Road, Columbus Grove, OH 45830

Phones: 419-659-2515, 732-917-4211, 866-659-2515

Has anyone had any experience using sm - Posted By: mlstoo

Monster.com or Career builder in their job searches?

desperate for keyboard - Posted By: Ludi

I had two NMB Right-Touch keyboards that were wonderful. The last one just died. I tried to order another and it seems there are no NMB models for sale anymore. Can someone suggest an excellent keyboard for a transcriptionist?

Does anyone know anything - Posted By: texan

regarding Medd-Techh out of Marietta, Georgia, or MWP services out of michigan? Sure would like to find out the good, the, and the ugly! Thanks!

Looking for Jan Dowdy - Posted By: MT for small MTSO

Jan (JED) as advertized on classified, several weeks ago. She is an MTSO with hospital accounts in Michigan. It seems that she has dropped of the face of the earth. Does not answer telephone call, messages, or e-mail. No jobs available for several days, and a promised check has not arrived in the mail. All contact numbers that I have are either "blocking" my number are :not in service".

If you have any information about the lady, please post.

Thanks

Is there anyone who works for - Posted By: cekkrsid

social work departments, foster homes, children's protective services....and NOT a typical hospital or dr office or national company?

If so, how do you find those jobs.

I have a degree in Family Studies, with a minor in Substance Abuse Education...and I am finishing up school and would love to combine my BS degree with my new career choice as an MT...

Anyone worked in Saudi Arabia at.. - Posted By: Interested

King Faisal Specialist Hospital? I know, I know, terrorism. Still, I am curious. I have been contacted and will be getting some answers to tomorrow. Wouldn't mind hearing from someone who has been there.

MQ -- QNet has MT/ME Rewards Plan - Posted By: DP

There is a new heading on QNet now. It says MT/ME Rewards Plan. When you click on it, a Rewards Plan HEAT Self Service new window pops up.

Apparently, as we get our individual calls from the MT/ME Rewards Plan team, we will be given some type of login to use on this board. Should be interesting!

I don't suppose anyone has heard from the Rewards team yet?!?!?!

My son has terrible allergies and...sm - Posted By: NCMT

in past years has been on Singulair and Nasonex for them. They have always worked well together in the past to keep him from ending up with an upper respiratory infection and eventually nausea and vomiting from all of the mucus. This year; however, those two drugs do not seem to be doing the trick. I took him to the doctor and they switched him to Flonase and an Azmacort inhaler.

I was just wondering if anyone has any experience with these medications and what type of results you got. I know Flonase is supposed to be wonderful for allergies, but I'm curious about the Azmacort. His nasal congestion does seem to be a little better than yesterday but I have not been able to guage any benefit from the Azmacort yet (I know, it's still early to tell). The doc said that if these meds do not work he will have to start getting allergy shots.

He will be 8 on Sunday. He has been suffering every year (this time of year is horrendous) since he was 3. Just curious to hear any comments and/or suggestions.

TIA!!

Delete Key question - Posted By: Shelly

Forgive my ignorance, but is there any way I can assign another key to work as a delete key? - Thanks!

Howie or Rachel? - Posted By: KYradMT

Who do U think will be evicted from Big Brother tonight - Howie or Rachel? I think Rachel shall go but I really hate Beau and the other team of witches! Argh! Why do I have this sneaking suspicion that JAMES of all people will win - he seems to be playing the game quite well (sneaky)....

How do you get started in an area of transcription - Posted By: W in al

that you've never done? I would really like to learn radiology, but have no experience in it how do I get a chance to learn?

Am wondering if anyone is familiar with Cryptoheaven - Posted By: AzMT

I have a new account that I'll be using this for and am wondering if it is hard to teach an office to use. I've used it before as an IC and loved it.

Do I need to go down to the office or can it be done over the net.

Death toll in Pakistan rises up to 30,000. Whatever your belief system is please think of the - Posted By: families who have lost loved ones. nm

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Did you know... - Posted By: Typo

That chewing sounds the same whether listened to in forward or in reverse?

Ergonomics for upper back pain? - Posted By: Ouch

I have been having tremendous problems with upper back pain right between my shoulder blades and up into my neck and right shoulder for weeks now. It makes typing just miserable.

Doc said I had brachial plexopathy, and gave me narcotics and told me to quit transcription. Since that isn't an option -- any ideas as to how to keep from getting this excruciating pain after an hour of typing? It goes away on weekends when I don't sit at the computer, so I'm sure it's largely related to my positioning. I've tried to fix my posture, but sitting up completely straight hurts worse than slouching.

Share any stretches, techniques for arm positioning, etc. I will be extremely grateful.

Thanks!

Dictaphone extext question - Posted By: sm

Can someone please tell me how I get the little box to open that allows me to speed up or slow down the dictation? Sometimes it opens automatically and sometimes it does not. How do I make it open when it does not appear automatically?

Finally steady money. whew. Applied and got job at Dept of Law Enforcement entering - Posted By: criminal info. Not mind boggling but kind of inte

They started me way above minimum because of my experience. I was shocked and happy all at the same time.

And of course I'm esctatic to not be wondering how much money I would be getting each pay check. Working on production in transcription now is like playing Russian Roulette.

There's good benes where I going, retirement, sick days, no games with my health insurance. I should have done this long ago.

I'm new to working for a company (m) - Posted By: Need some insight please.

as opposed to for myself where I set my own schedule and TAT. When a company tells you that you work from 9-5, etc. what exactly do they mean? Do you literally have to be at your desk transcribing for those hours? Or once you meet any line count requirements are you done for the day whether you worked 2 hours or 8 hours? I'm just trying to decide what avenue to go. I have a certain amount of freedom that I enjoy right now as in I can work until noon, go on a field trip with one of my kids, and come back and work at 5 and complete my work, etc. Or I can work at 10 at night if I want/need to. I just wonder what to expect from working for a company and would appreciate any insight!

missed important email - Posted By: cs

I work as an IC for a company. They pretty much leave you alone to do the work. No hassles. I never get calls (rarely) and very few e-mails. I guess I slacked off even checking my e-mails. So today I got an e-mail from the "boss" and he asked if I would work extra. Workload was heavy, etc. The only problem is the e-mail is a week old. I feel bad but I can't do much about it now. I did not work any extra last week, totally unaware of the situation. How should I handle this? The reason I ask is because the "boss" is kinda touchy-feely. What little contact I have had with her has been pretty strange. She has a short fuse for sure and I feel that if I say I haven't checked my e-mail in awhile and missed the request that it will fall back on me. Yes, I proly should have checked it but I didn't. Should I ignore it or maybe just write an apology - like oops, didn't see the e-mail. Do you still need help? Also, most of my e-mails come to 2 mailboxes, work and personal e-mail address. This one really slipped through the cracks. Why do I worrry about such things? Anyway, I would be interested in your opinions. Thanks!

word help - Posted By: ST

MD dictates "had UA done that showed some protein and "biligen" (She actually spelled this word). What the heck is biligen...I know I'm new at this...is it me...I thought maybe bilirubin but SHE SPELLED IT. Any help appreciated..thanks

Transcription Matchmaker? - Posted By: tm

Has anyone used this service? They are supposed to match you up with a job?

Thanks for any info!

Help plus someone - Posted By: SBC global DSL problems

Do you use the ethernet cable (yellow) one when using SBC DSL? Having a hard time getting tech (ESL's) to help with a problem. Just got new computer and SBC DSL?

Thanks for any explanations you can give me as to where the problem may lie.

CNA Job duties in Florida - Posted By: Maryann

Does anyone know if a cna can give injections, administer local anesthesia (lidocaine) in the state of Florida?????

Is your company going to BOS III? - Posted By: JS

I received an email today that the company I work for is going to follow the BOS, 3rd edition, when it comes out. I know that there are companies and/or accounts that do not follow the BOS or have specs that are contrary to it. Of those of you that do follow BOS II, how many are switching to the 3rd edition?

Feeling Frustrated and need some opinions - Posted By: cowboysgirl

I am really feeling frustrated. I just started a new job with a new company and I have been very excited. About 3 weeks ago my husband found out that he got a new job and that we would be moving 100 miles away from our current home. We have been packing and getting ready to go but in the meantime I have been going through my training with my new job. I had told my supervisor immediately when I found out about the move and everything seemed to be fine and it seemed to me that she was willing to work with my schedule until I got settled in our new home. Now I am not feeling that anymore. I just found out last night that the move might happen a week earlier than expected and so I again informed my supervisor of this. She emailed me back and seemed really irritated with me and I got the feeling that she just did not care. My husband has already started his new job and has been gone during the week and coming home on the weekends leaving me to finish the packing pretty much on my own. I feel like I am doing the very best I can and keeping them posted and doing my schedule the very best I can but I am going to have to take some days off to get this move done and they do not seem to think I should be doing this. Am I right to feel frustrated and a little angry at being treated like this or am I asking too much? I know I am stressed about moving and it could be that I am just being overly emotional.

Thanks for the input

Cy-Med and p.r.n. Transcription info - Posted By: SweetPea

Before you get all hot under the collar as to why I posted this year...I posted this originally on the Company board but have had no responses thus far and need some input on these 2 companies from anyone out there who has worked there or has knowledge about them. I would like to know how their platforms are, their cpl rates, enough work, and how the staff is to work with. I did check archives but could not find anything recent posted regarding either one. TIA.

DTS America - Posted By: dsccw

I am thinking of possible employment with this company. Has anyone ever worked for them or know anything about this company called DTS America from Tennessee?

Please help on Productivity board. TIA nm - Posted By: Express Scribe question

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just a test to see if I can get - Posted By: mtco

a post to go up here. Last time I tried, I messed up royally somehow.