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MT companies without line count req. -
Posted By: El
Does anyone know of any MT companies that do not require a specific weekly line count and lets you set your own hours (part-time)? I need something about 10 to 15 hours a week. Thanks.
Does anyone know of companies that hire for physical thearpy work? Many years experience. -
Posted By: Thank you. NM
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LOL...this doc cracks me up! SM -
Posted By: Chickadee
He lists about 20 different things wrong with the patient in the review of systems section and then says, "Otherwise negative." LOL...just struck me funny.
Feel like i can't do anything right! -
Posted By: angelmt
Do any of you ever feel like no matter how hard you try or how much you improve, QA is always going to have something bad to say. I know I am still considered a newbie b/c I haven't been doing this for long, but I just feel like QA always has something bad to say and nothing good. Is it b/c I am still a newbie? Once you get seasoned then does QA chill out a little? I'm just getting discouraged and I'm feeling like maybe I'm not as good at this as i thought, even though I absolutely love it. 
lab results -
Posted By: keytapper
Any good websites for ranges of lab results? Thanks for any info...
Anyone have any info on Infoware Fusion transcription machine? -
Posted By: tpmt
Hospital is switching from Lanier to Infoware's Fusion transcription equipment. The records dept head is very confused. With me at home I have no clue as to what is going on because I don't think she knows much more. Anyway, I am suppose to go the hospital tomorrow for orientation.
would it be better to take out one of the (many) in these two sentences? -
Posted By: MSM
She advised me that for many, many years she had a tea and toast diet with a very poor protein intake, and admitted to not having consumed milk for many, many years. She also had the habit, as do many patients with osteoporosis, by lying down a great deal during the day to coop with her back pain before finally seeking medical attention.
Looking for a good medical spellchecker that doesn't cost as much? -
Posted By: Help
Is everyone just using spellex or stedmans or are there lower cost alternatives?
How did you find them in the first place? Just curious because I don't want a cheaper product to act cheap also.
Any ideas?
TIA
Need some help on Word Board please -
Posted By: MTPockets
"Conjunctival ptosis repair, both eyes, conjunctival _____ 8 mm right eye and 9.5 mm left eye."
S/L ameliorectomy
Anyone know this term?
Thanks in advance!
Anybody average 300 lph on Radiology? TIA -
Posted By: Becca
Any idea who the best companies are to work for in order to average 300 lph on Radiology?
Feedback on Digital Records Corporation -
Posted By: Terry
Does anybody know anything good or bad about this company? I am looking for a good MT employment position.
Digital Records Corporation
Contact: Dixie Krieg, CMT
3180 DE LA Cruz Boulevard, Suite #100, Santa Clara, California 95054
Recruiter@RelyOnDRC.com
Telephone: 1-800-372-7710, x225, Fax: 1-408-727-8280
Error in Book of Style 2nd edition!? -
Posted By: exilesky
Hey! I just paid over $60 for this dang BOS (my new employer requires I have one), so I'm studying it diligently, and on page 297 they're referring to Salter-Harris fractures as "Slater-Harris". Thought I was going nuts, checked Stedman's and they say its Salter. Am worried there are other errors in it, and I won't know it! Do they publish their bloopers anywhere?
I'm not a member of AAMT (and probably never will be, I'm not a joiner), but I'm pretty doggone disgusted I just shelled out that kind of money for published errors, especially after reading repeatedly in the book how regular MTs aren't worthy of putting letters after their name unless they've been certified by the all-knowing AAMT! Guess I'd never pass their test since I'd say Salter-Harris instead of Slater!
Anyway, I feel ripped off, especially since all editors/employers act like the AAMT is holy like the pope! Thanks for listening to me vent!
Need tips on being productive with cardiology procedures -
Posted By: mt
Thanks
What's up with the CMT part A and part B exams? -
Posted By: MSMT
I thought it was all one test. How can a half a test last 6-1/2 hours? If anyone knows, please share your info! Thanks!
Where do you usually talk about productivity? -
Posted By: MT 2. sm
I don't see a board for increasing productivity. I usually just post questions on the main board but think I will get more information if I post questions on the board specifically for productivity.
TIA
Dragon Naturally Speaking -
Posted By: Curious
I used to use Dragon 7. I was going to try and install it today on a new computer; however, I lost my original CD case, so I no longer have the serial number. So I'm thinking about purchasing the newest version. I did okay with it previously. I was still getting it trained but I could manage to use it and match my typing speed on a good day. I'm curious as to whether anyone thinks the investment of buying the "preferred" version is worth it? I purchased a couple of different microphones previously, etc. I went to dictaphone.com to see if they had anything worth purchasing and noted that it seems that website takes you to nuance.com who is now the maker of Dragon? I thougt that interesting. Would appreciate any feedback on the newest version. I'm not looking to type 300 wpm or anything. I'd just like something that can at least take the load off of me a little bit so I'm not typing 8 hours a day. Thanks in advance!
nephrology book -
Posted By: southernmt
Can anybody help me by giving me the name of a good reference book (or even reliable website) for nephrology?
YEA STEELERS!!!! WAY TO GO!!! -
Posted By: holy cow
Have a lot riding on them... DH says he'll give me $500 if they win the SUPERBOWL! and I don't even like football...what a guy! Guess all I have to do now is root for them!
Love the snow flakes falling on this page! -
Posted By: wvmtwvmt
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Reliable Source Jobsite -
Posted By: Deborah A. Cook
 WORDS OF WARNING: If you receive an email from The reliable Source Jobsite asking you to register for their site - DON'T DO IT. This is supposed to be a job database for all types of clerical work. However, I recently registered, realized I had registered at an incorrect job databased and asked for a refund. They stated I was not allowed a refund and that I was trying to get something for nothing. I then filed a complaint with PayPal. Later that same day, I received an email and also a telepone call stating that if I removed my complaint from PayPal, they would refund my money. I did remove my complaint. However, after my emailing them numerous times inquiring as to why I had not received my refund yet, they basically stated, "Ha, ha. We're not giving you a refund, never had any intention of doing so, and you cannot reopen the complaint with PayPal." I did contact PayPal and I could NOT reopen this complaint. After resigning myself to the fact that I'm a member of this database, I decided to use it. However, even though I have paid for this membership, I still cannot use it. The User ID and the Password they issued me are incorrect and will not work. I have made several attempts to email them regarding this matter, however I receive no reply. It is for the reasons above I thought everyone should be made aware of this - UNRELIABLE SOURCE JOBSITE
Is it legal or phone companies to monitor...sm -
Posted By: DCMT
your phone line usage? I know of 5 different MTs now, two in California and one in Indiana, two in Illinois, that have had phone companies call them and say that they are illegally using the phone line for computer modem or what not and that they have to stop or will be charged biz rate of 3 cents or 5 cents a line, depending on the state. Some of the girls use a phone line to get the dictation but a modem to do the work and they are still being told this.
At 3 or 5 cents per minute, for me that would be over 400 bucks a month and that is quite a HUGE chunk to pay for working with what we do make.
How can they do this legally? You are not doing anything wrong AND if they are monitoring the lines, they would hear the voices of the dictation so they would not think this is just modem usage for hours.
Anyone know if this is legal to do? Since AT&T went with SBC is is worse bz now the ones that switche to SBC are getting hit by this too.
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Good PT company -
Posted By: Linda Hollis
 Does anyone know an excellent company who hires part-time transcriptionists and furnishes equipment?
Question about E-scription -
Posted By: Trying to get ready
My hospital is switching over to E-scription and I have heard you can type more lines with this system than a regular system. My question is how? I figure typing is typing, why can you produce more with this system than something else? We haven't had training yet, and maybe once I go through that I will see how it is possible, but I thought I'd ask those of you who already work on it first. Thanks!
I need help resolving an argument please! (sm) -
Posted By: Hard headed
Would someone please explain the difference between a medical assistant and a physician assistant. Have a friend who's girlfriend has him convinced she's a PA. She takes vitals and history from the patients before they are seen by the podiatrist. She is a CMA, NOT a PA. Someone please help me resolve this issue with an explanation or link to website describing specific differences in education and status!! He's driving me nuts! 
Need HELP to transfer expansions -
Posted By: oldsoul
I want to transfer my shortcuts (expansions) from DocQScribe to Microsoft office word. Is it possible to do this? Can anyone tell me where to go for instructions/guidelines on doing this? Please help!
Any good sites for plastic surgery? sm -
Posted By: JGT
Been doing reports for breast augmentation, mastopexy, blepharoplasty, Z-plasty, etc. Any web sites that may have terminology or sample reports other than MT Desk. Their site is good, but need more sample reports or terminology.
MedGarde -
Posted By: Jan_W
Help. I am planning to apply for a job with this company. Any feedback regarding working conditions would be much appreciated.
Any ho t dirt y bitc hes here! -
Posted By: MARIO BOSIO
i am on het wanna fuc k hard and deep so that my 12 inches long black rod reaches the thoroat of all the old MT bitc hes here.
Foot Pedal Tendonitis in big toe!! -
Posted By: Carol-GAMT
I have been doing transcription from home for about 15 years and about a year ago had this pain in my big toe. Got to the point that joint is very enlarged and so painful to press on bare floor. Well, after months and months of going to doctors, x-rays and arthritis profiles - finally....ANOTHER doctor says... "Well I have noticed my Transcriptionist and she is always typing with her shoes off and using that big toe to press the pedal". I thought he was the greatest thing since sliced bread to figure this out. He did a joint injection in the toe! YIKES, not very pleasant, but now I am almost able to walk barefoot on the floor . Has anyone ever heard of this? How long does it take to get it better without using the toe to press the pedal. I have switched to the other foot and using the ball of my foot. Just a warning if you are using that big toe to press the pedal.
any companies out there that never run out of work?? -
Posted By: cjs
It is too much to ask for work to be available and not have overhiring??? 
Any body has heard about counting lines a 60 bytes? -
Posted By: Phoenix
I thought line counts was characters or keystrokes. I have been approached by a MT company who say they charge as "bytes". Does anyone know how we count using bytes?
Can you have Incredimail with Bellsouth? nm -
Posted By: Curious
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U.S. Parents Outsourcing Child Care Overseas -
Posted By: Frustrated
http://pop.youtube.com/watch?v=vxj1RDbp_iE&feature=user
Sorry, but with all the serious stuff this morning ,had to send this !!!!
Instant Text suddenly not working with Editscript -
Posted By: NC
Anyone no why Instant Text V would suddenly stop working with Editscript version 8? It has been doing fine for months since I upgraded to Word 2003 and EditScript 8. Now, today, it decides to poop out. Anyone? Anyone?
Does anyone know if Nursing Homes have MTs? Thanks. -
Posted By: nm
Where can I find an easy reference -
Posted By: that lists generic and brand drugs
Need a helpful resource where I can quickly identify brand and generic drugs. Help please.
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Working in another country? -
Posted By: daydreaming
Hi all, I've been an MT for over 5 years and hubby and I are casually throwing around the idea of spending a year or so overseas, ideally Scotland. Are there any companies out there that allow you to work from out of the country? I don't even know what all work visas, etc. I would have to get or if I could consider it more of an extended visit and still work for a US company, but didn't know if I would have to search for companies local to the country we'd be temporarily relocating to, or whether there were any that worked with outside of the US MTs that weren't in India. Any ideas on this?
Any info is appreciated. It may never happen, but I'd like to research it if I know where to start. Thanks!
For any Transcend employees (not ICs).. -
Posted By: Meghan
Can you tell me if the hours are flexible at Transcend for full time employees? I think instead of being an IC (I don't want to worry about taxes, being audited, etc.) I would like to be a full time employee; however, I'm in school too and need flexible hours and can't commit to a strict schedule - I need to be able to have more flexibility as my hours are different every semester. Thanks for any help.
Patti - special thanks for all the tax info -
Posted By: you post about and your experiences - SM
I paid a lot of attention to your posts this year as I worked as an employee, an IC and a SE. I submitted my tax return yesterday using TurboTax and my total federal tax for the year was - cough, sputter - $281, or 0.061% of my income. I have already been notified the IRS accepted the return and will receive my refund by DD next week. 
I just wanted to send up a special thank you to your valuable contribution to the board! 
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?
Looking for San Antonio MTers who.... -
Posted By: Morris
work home-based for Methodist Hospital. Any out there?
need help on word board -
Posted By: help please!
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question about wireless high speed -
Posted By: anon
When a job says high speed internet is a must but no satellite, should I apply if I’m using wireless high speed through a cell phone carrier?
My son is marrying a lesbian, help!! -
Posted By: GoingMAD
I posted for help 2 months earlier, but I am still going crazy over this situation. My son happily announced that his girlfriend is a lesbian, but he is still wants to marry her. His girlfriend does not respect me. She has called me nasty names and boldly flashes her other girl lovers in my face. My son feels he can make it work even though she loves another woman. HELP
Does anyone use InScribe? Not everything on template is credited to MT. -
Posted By: see msg
This typing program is a software application from EMDAT. I just found out that they are presenting their applications to to MTSOs as a way to increase their profits but, of course, decreasing our income by not paying us anything for text on the template.
Is this the trend and goal now, to take away as much money as possible from MTs. I know companies have to make a profit, but are there no moral values anymore? Why is greed so prevalent in our society today?
I wonder if Michelle Obama sat down and transcribed one dictation and then counted her lines, if she would be appalled to learn how much knowledge it required to do so and how little we were paid for it. What would she advise us to do?
How long does it take to get used to a new MT job? -
Posted By: Sunny
In your experience, when you got a new MT job, how long did it take for you to get used to the new platform, docs, etc.
Does anyone have tele # I can call -
Posted By: Return hardware
for Spheris to send me package material so I can get their equipment back to them? I just called them and was given 1-800-757-2904 which isn't a live number...
Thank you!
Is p.o. considered dangerous abbreviation? -
Posted By: Thanks.
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How do you encrypt your email messages? -
Posted By: Apple Scruff
I think I'm getting my first contract that I solicited myself, so bear with me. Does Outlook or Outlook Express have features where I can safely send emails back to the doc with the transcriptions, or do I need a stand-alone product for HIPAA compliance?
Thanks!
DOE -
Posted By: KATHY
What does DOE mean in regards to getting paid. I have seen a couple of ads who say they pay DOE. Never heard of this term.
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