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Goldbird

I am busting my hump trying to learn SS (I am a newbie with some experience but under a year) and I also am an IC for Accustat, now I have to really work for hours on end to try to get a line count for SS and on my Accustat its a nice account where I can have a line count with normal speed and hardly any ESL's

So basically here is my problem should I keep working for SS ( i have had no problems with pay, of course I don't make much of a line count) or should I just do my Accustat account and quit SS

Did I forget to mention I also have a day job....lol (My hope is to just MT and make some money someday) 

SS takes out taxes and IC does not so I going to just go with SS but reading all of these posts makes me think just do my IC job for awhile and stop working three jobs busting my but

I was just thinking.  If I spent 10 minutes per hour rechecking what I have already typed, 10 x 8 hours = 80 MINUTES.  That's a lot of time.  And I know sometimes I check more than that.

I need to learn to just trust and let go.  What is your rule?  Do it right the first time, trust yourself, and just move on, or do you pore back over and worry too much? 

I have got to speed up a bit.  Seems I have always had this problem! 

Hi all,

I have been offered a MT job with another company that requires me to call into the hospital's Meditech system.  I have never worked on Meditech so I don't have the slightest idea how to use it.  I am used to signing onto my computer and getting right into the system, not having to dial in anywhere.  I'm sure I would get used to it but my phone may be the problem.  I have my phone bundled in with my cable/high speed internet through Time Warner and the MTSO thinks this won't work, that I need something like Fair Point as a dedicated phone line.  Does anyone out there in MT land know anything about this?  The MTSO is anxious to hire and I'm anxious to start a job where I can finally make $ again and I don't want to miss out on this all because of the wrong phone!

I have no clue what is involved in being an independent contractor. My situation is that I took early retirement and cannot earn more than $900 a month gross and that is not going to work for me. Even part time is going to be more than that. Is there any way my husband could be the contractor and pay the taxes and claim the income and I could be his "employee"? Or is that not legal or what? What do you have to do? Do you have to get a tax ID number or how does independent contracting work? And if I have to get a wave pedal or C-phone, where and how much? I always worked at home but for a hospital system that set everything up for me. Gosh I hate to be so stupid.....  Any companies I need to stay FAR away from? LOL.

This has been the a pure week of heck .. I am so stinking stressed out... Last monday my pc puked on me.. so, I went & bought me a new pc.. got home my work programs are NOT compatible with Vista.. uggh.. of course all the stinking pcs in the stores had vista on them.. so called a computer store here locally, they told me they could put XP on a computer for me.. so, we bought computer #2.. Friday.. needless to say, I loaded everything up couldn't wait to be back to work & I cannot find my files.. I used to hit Open File or whatever it says & I would click on my job title, there they were.. I have searched & searched & cannot find anything.. I am so stinking aggravated & stressed over this.. as it will be a week I've missed from work, which my boss knows what is going on, but geez.. I just wanna get back to work.. TIA .. if anyone is using the same & has any suggestions.. gina

Regarding the posts down the list about the docs who dictate run-on sentences or add bunches of periods, etc.  I am wondering why they are not instructed to not include punctuation at all.  Our company has us disregard what they say anyway (since it is usually way off), and it seems they are making it extra rough on themselves.

I have one who says comma practically every other word.  It really threw me off at first, but now I hardly even hear it (so used to ignoring it).  But think how much easier it would be for them to not even think about it.  What works the best is when they just use their voice inflection to signal the end of one thought/subject and the beginning of another.  Being someone without a whole lot of medical background, it gets confusing when they don't.

Why is it no one seems to communicate with the dictators about such things? 

does anyone know the name of that company?  Any information would be appreciated. 

I read your commentary on the new Vista OS.  Unfortunately, my computer is about to go kaput and I'm having no luck finding a new one without Vista already installed.  I no longer use MPWord though I do still have it installed, but rather just use my MS Word program.  I also use a GearPlayer.  Any idea how those will be affected?

Thanks for any help.

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Thank you, Sheri. - Posted By: I appreciate your candor.

There is so much subterfuge and backstabbing with some of our jobs these days, that it is rare and refreshing to have someone come and explain their views in a professional and thoughtful manner.  You are right, I guess it is inevitable that offshoring is here to stay...it just makes me feel really sad when I see what has happened to our industry.  We never did really receive the recognition that we deserve for the complexity of our profession and now, any faint remainder of dignity is completely gone.  I am just downhearted about the whole state of affairs.  Where does one go after wasting 30 years of one's life in a dead-end job?  I'm tired of fighting for the respect that never did materialize after all....

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Pathology - Posted By: dpp

How come nobody hardly ever talks about pathology on these boards?

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oncology - Posted By: choi

Hi for those of you that work in oncology I have a question.  I just started working in oncology.  I have worked in radiology, orthopedics and limited acute care doing discharge notes.  How long do you think it will take for me to become proficient with oncology?  I have been a Transcriptionist for about 10 years and have been exposed to hospital radiology, clinic ortho and limited discharge summaries.

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I think Pete's Pond is up and running again...can anyone..sm - Posted By: Melissa

tell me how to have this play so I can watch it while working?  I did it last year but can't remember how I did it!  Thanks.

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What is your idea of Easter dinner? - Posted By: just asking since we talk about food daily!

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Need help on word board please. - Posted By: Thanks.

s/l prayer mere flu. She underwent an uncomplicated primary low flat transverse cesarean section. 'Prayer mere flu' was noted.

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sm - Posted By: Msg to Tampa Poster Below...

My husband and I are thinking of relocating from Arkansas to the Tampa-Clearwater-St. Petersburg area. What is like as far as cost of living, safety, and jobs? Could you rate the areas from best to worst in your opinion?

I have been reading so much on the web about these areas and checking out Craigslist, but it's hard to tell the truth from the Chamber of Commerce websites!

I do MT and manage a small clinic and my husband is the hotel/restaurant industry. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance!

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Amphion - Posted By: Kathy

What do we know about this company?  Thanks in advance.

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Poll: hardest and easiest work types. I enjoy... - Posted By: wc

orthopedics and psychiatry.  Do not like cardiology, oncology. 

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bid state contract - Posted By: ralston

any words of wisdom or direction to web site for a first-timer bidding on small state contract for transcription? I can handle the volume, but don't know what I am doing on bid sheet.

 

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Anyone know a site for IRS guidelines for IC nm - Posted By: ntk

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Any American Idol Fans out there ? - Posted By: hc

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DVI - Posted By: Michigan MT

I have a question about DVI if somebody could help me.  I am an experienced transcriptionist who is taking on a new account with my employer that utilizes DVI.  Can somebody tell me what this is?

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I just noticed the post doubting someone sm - Posted By: LTMT

could make 3000 lines a day?  WHY?  As someone pointed out, just because you cannot do it, does not mean others cannot.  My personal best is 3500 (65 ccl), but I could never do it on a regular basis.  Does that mean that I should think I'm the fastest human in the universe and doubt if someone says he/she can do 4000?  I would simply wonder how someone does that and be in awe.

I used to make a commitment of 2000 lines per day, and even that pushes it anymore.  Can I do more?  Yes.  Will I have a life?  No.   I'm older now, and cannot just sit and pound away at a keyboard all day long.  I type an hour or two ... get up ...play with the doggie ... type some more ... do some laundry ... type some more ... visit some friends .. you get the drift.  Otherwise, I probably would have had carpal tunnel surgery 3 times by now (ha).

Can I do 3000 lines in a day if I have to/want to?  YES.   Can I do it every day?  No.   I understand that a lot of people have their Expanders built up way more than mine, though, and probably can do quite more than me.  I admire them.   I have an email buddy who finally has her Dragon Medical trained well enough to do 400 wpm  -- THAT line count has to be amazing -- but it also took her 2 years to do it.

Why not just share in each others' triumphs and hug each other when it is not so good.  Sure, there are braggarts out there.  I personally have a "friend," if I told her I jumped off the Empire State Building, she would have jumped off something higher and twice!!  (ha)  

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Do you put "License xxxxx" on a SOAP note for signature title? - Posted By: MTToo

I am typing up a SOAP note template for a new PT.  He gave me his credentials, plus his "number," which is his license number for his signature title.  He did not say to put License in front of the number, but I think it looks funny without it. Has anyone ever done this before?  Is it appropriate to put the word "License" before the number?  He is away from the office, otherwise I would ask him myself.   

Thank you!  

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Chronicle Transcripts - Posted By: Patti

Can anyone give me some information on Chronicle Transcripts in California and how they are to work for?  Thank you!

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Computer fans - are they supposed to be noisy? - Posted By: MTSO

Does anyone know if it is normal for computer fans to be very noisy? One of my computers is very loud and I wonder if this is normal.  The other computer is quiet.  Should I be concerned?

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Expanders for TransHealth - Posted By: Thank You

Can anyone tell me what Expanders work with TransHealth - or alternatively which ones don't?

I know that TransHealth suggested Shorthand, but I wondered if there were any other options?

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in response to 'uncredentialed do-nothing MTs" - Posted By: banshee

Just in case the poster did not check back, I moved this response up:

Perhaps you are in a better situation but for most MTs I know (myself included) the costs far outweigh the benefits. For the working Joe here, working for an MTSO in a pool of dictation daily, for me to invest the time and effort on the so-called CMT certification (I say so-called because non American workers are getting certified faster and for a LOT less money than it costs me) there is no justification whatsoever for the monetary cost. There is self-satisfaction, but I cannot afford that. You mention noncredentialed do-nothing coworkers - but that comment alone shows me your credentials have only covered up the surface of something darker underneath. Peronally, I would rather work with those so-called "noncredentialed do-nothing coworkers" than someone with a certification but a very bad attitude. Just my opinion... I believe many of us could easily pass the CMT tests without any problems (I have seen the test material, it is not rocket science, come on), but it is a matter of MONEY and whether or not the average working MT can really afford to not only get the CMT, but keep up with the financial committments expected from the organization. If in the future the cert is required (as the organization is trying very hard to pass), in my belief if it only for the benefit of the organization and not really anyone else. Unless someone can prove to me otherwise, I am inclined to think perhaps we "noncredentialed do-nothing coworkers" may be the backbone of this (what used to be a) profession. Something your credentials have not been able to do: As long as you have QA versus MT, in my opinion, there will never be unity, and when there is no unity you have what you have today, sweat shop and substandard working conditions for many MTs. Not all because PG there are a few very good companies left out there, but the majority from my own experience offer horrible working conditions... The non American MTs are being sought after because they (at least for now) offer cheap labor and no fuss. Wait until that all changes and they start getting smarter and making more demands. Could backfire and they could unionize...? Perhaps we will be latching on to their coat-tails someday.

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Does anyone know how to get Stedman's - Posted By: sh

spellchecker to work in WordPerfect too.  Thanks for any help.

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HELP!! Please!! - Posted By: WS

Long story short, I do dictation at a hospital where we use WordPerfect 6.1 for Windows.  I am going to be doing dictation at home and then pasting the file in WordPercfect at the hospital.  I was looking for a way to convert files from MS Word into to WP, but wasn't successful in that so now I'm trying to find a copy of WP 6.1 and am not having any luck.  Does someone know where I might could download this as I need it ASAP or can you use another version of WP with 6.1?  Thanks in advance.

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Has anyone tried Vista speech recognition? - Posted By: Curious

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VR would be better if they gave MTs the machine and - Posted By: assigned them the same doc

So the machine only has to get used to our sweet little voices instead of these speed demons and speech impedimentalists. 

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DocShuttle - Posted By: MsMT

Does anyone know if Express Scribe can be used to play DocShuttle client?  Thanks!

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EMDAT pedal settings - Posted By: MslaMT

*silent screaming*  Is there any way to change how far back the voice file goes back when you take your foot off the pedal?  I disabled the pause/play option because I went it to rewide a second or two but not the 10 it is currently doing.  This system is a pain.  I'm hoping it grows on me!

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Did anyone hear the discussion on radio last night about (sm) - Posted By: Nano technology

If this evolves as planned, there will be no typing at all by 2010. 

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