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Mentorship Opportunities -
Posted By: Danielle
Hi there everyone! I am starting my 3rd semester of an MT program at a community college in September. I am really hoping I can find a mentorship, either now, or at the completion of my program in December. I really wouldn't mind if it was unpaid since I mainly would like to get some "real world" experience. Can anyone here point me in the right direction of a mentor/intern opportunity??
Yahoo IM -
Posted By: Elsie
Does anyone know how to download Yahoo Im? I need it for my job and when I try to download it, all I get is that advertisement/questionaire, which I can't seem to get past. I looked for other sites and they want to charge me. javascript:editor_insertHTML('text',' ');
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What do you think? -
Posted By: GEEGEE
Has anyone heard of Meridian? I know someone who is kicked around by them and was wondering if anyone know's anything about them??
Diskriter Company info -
Posted By: Karen Duclos
Didn't see this post. Hope it's not up twice! Anyone know any recent info on Diskriter? Thinking about taking a position with this company but not sure about it. Thanks for any help!
Point of Care systems -
Posted By: Teri
Anyone here had experience with doctors going to Point of Care systems (Pulse)? My doctors are trying this now and I'm wondering if it will be too difficult and time consuming for them. Sure is cutting way back on my work. Thanks. Teri.
Anyone out there switch from regular counting software... -
Posted By: wise1
Switching to Dictaphone Extext and if so did your pay go down or stay around the same amount?
how do you bump msg up -
Posted By: bump up
how do you bump up an old thread to show in current discussions?
Need advice -
Posted By: Trish
I recently was offered jobs with two companies, accepted the one that was almost custom made to the days and hours I requested, but otherwise has turned into an absolute disaster. Has anyone ever done this? Am very disappointed because all I have done for 2 weeks is jump from account to account which I was told would not be the case, even jumping from one platform to another. Any suggestions on how to move on gracefully? I cannot go back to my old job because they filled the position and after I declined to accept the other, I would imagine they would not be interested either.
What is the best player for digital files? -
Posted By: Patty
I have used Express Scribe for years but ever since I restored my computer it will not play .dss files any more. I have downloaded every codec out there, etc. I have Gearplayer also but cannot stand it. What does everyone else use? Thanks
Elaine, VR and loving -
Posted By: Kathy
I work for TTS out of New Hampshire and love it. Contact them and see if they need anyone!
HELP! -
Posted By: rm
I'm using MS Word and somhow pressed the wrong .. whatever. Now I have a magnified square on my screen that follows me around! i went to the 'magnify' button but couldn't fix it. Anyone come across this before? i don't want to have to shut down and restart unless there is no other option.
How is Spheris? -
Posted By: timeforchange
How is Spheris to work for? Flexibility? Pay? Benefits? Good workflow/steady accounts? Currently with MQ and it's been getting scary. Please give me any info! I'm really interested in health insurance benefits and cost for a family per month. Thanks MTs!
two jobs in one company, is it legally possible? sm -
Posted By: Luke S.
is it possible to work in a company with two jobs at different shifts? like for example, I work as a Transcriptionist in the surgery dept and then there's an opening for a different position in a different department. can i apply for that job without jeopardizing the other? Can they accept me if I applied for that job? need advices. thanks a lot! 
Direcway satellite drop-offs all day... -
Posted By: Rosie
Is anyone else having problems with their satellite connection this week? After 6 months of no problems I am now getting constant drop-offs until 5 p.m. I am on the west coast and no weather problems. I have called "customer service," but that was beyond frustrating. Dial-up is excruciating to work with after being used to the high-speed. Thanks in advance for any info.
Comodo of dementia??? Help! newbie I do not know what this is -
Posted By: Amy
Resident dictates at end of report... -
Posted By: enjoying my job today!
"Note to transcriptionist...thank you for your time, thank you for your service, and have a great day."
WOW, that doesn't happen often, and when it does, it sure feels nice to know we are considered colleagues and not just a typewriter on the other end of the telephone line!
I have been reading the boards and I am confused...sm -
Posted By: baffled
How can MTs do this job for 20+ years and still do NOT know what expansion programs and medical spellcheckers are? Just seems strange to me. When I first started doing this from home, I tried to "educate" myself about my computer, different programs used in MT, etc.....
Who was the MT going to med school? -
Posted By: mtmtmtmt
Can you tell me how busy you are with that? I just wondered if you actually have time for anything else. I have friend who is 1 semester shy of her bachelor's degree and is considering putting med school off because she has a daughter, and is worried about how much time she would actually get to spend with her.
I need to get a router - any suggestions? -
Posted By: MT4eight
I can't have my work computer wireless, but I also have a laptop that I would like to have wireless. Don't know what to do. If I get a wireless router is it possible to "plug in" my work computer directly and then have my laptop be wireless? Also don't know which brand to buy, Linksys, Netgear, etc. Any help or opinions would be appreciated.
If you're happy and you know it... -
Posted By: naturegirl
I have been with a company for a long time, and am now looking elsewhere. I have enjoyed moderate flexibility with hours, employer-supplied equipment, easy-to-use software, fair support, moderate pay. I am looking for the same, just with more money. I would hate to entirely give up flexibility in hours. Any suggestions?
What is your most annoying redundant speech pattern? sm -
Posted By: Lydia
You how doctors always seem to have a pet word? They will use it until you are ready to smack them.
Subsequently. Said by an ESL at least once in every sentence and pronounced sub see QUEENT ly. He is also says Prolene mess potch and plook for mesh patch and plug.
Next...next this, next that, next, now I...
At this moment. Did you know you can start every sentence in a 2-page report with at this moment?
then
then
then
and THEN I screamed and was heard in the halls of every hospital in America.
What do I need to do to become IC? -
Posted By: MT mom of 3
Not sure what I do in order to pay taxes or whatever needs to be done. I'm new to all of this. Any tips would be appreciated.
Please help...Anyone know if you can remap keyboard keys? -
Posted By: Kiki
I just switched to a kinesis freestyle keyboard, and the difference in the force required to strike keys is so great that I finally think my arm and hand pain will go away! However, on the kinesis keyboard the delete key is not directly above the arrow keys, and this is slowing me way down. I was thinking if I could just switch the function of certain keys to bring the delete closer to the old position, I'd be ok.
I thought there was a way to remap keys? maybe software or ??? I don't want to have to return this keyboard and go back to aching wrists. Please help if you know how to do this.
Question re: bytescribe please! sm -
Posted By: zoo goer
I am a newbie who has been working about 8 months now. I have a standard wav player and Express Scribe and Play All Extra. I am looking for a change in employers since my current job has lost another account. I applied, tested and have been offered a job that requires a bytescribe wav player. Is this another program I have to purchase to make my regular foot pedal work with their program?Please forgive me if this has been addressed before. I have been up all night working and just cant seem to find what I am looking for. I am a little confused about all the different programs for the foot pedals. Since I have Express Scribe and Play All is that okay, or is this bytescribe thing a whole ball of wax? Thank you so much for any help!
What to do? (sm) -
Posted By: Canned beets
I can't remember for sure but I don't recall cooking beets out of a can. Instructions say to microwave. Seems I remember just putting in vinegar. Can't remember if I added anything else like sugar or anything. I don't like them and don't buy them often. I'm fixing them for my son who loves them. Any suggestions? Thanks.
Questions about getting clients. sm -
Posted By: MT
I want to get a client and was hoping to get some suggestions on what has worked best for others.
I was wondering how I should dress when going to an office to give out flyers. I was wondering if flyers were a waste of time. Any suggestions to help get my services noticed would be appreciated.
abdominal pain -
Posted By: texan
Does anyone have any ideas what could be the culprit for this? My step daughter is having severe abdominal pain during and after bowel movements, in her upper middle abdomen. No temperature, no blood in bowel movements. Thanks for any input!
Pay Rate -
Posted By: Jenn
Any IC's out there...have you requested a pay increase and been told the company doesn't give pay increases to IC status, just employee status? As if the cost of living increase doesn't affect you if you are an IC?
A lot of MTs or no MTs? sm -
Posted By: crispycritterMT
I see a lot of posts here about a lot of good MTs looking for work (including myself). Then I see the MTSOs, etc. saying the labor pool is "scarce" and they can't find good MTs. I hear this over and over again, especially from the big Nationals. I'm confused. Isn't it just an excuse to offshore and/or go to VR? Aren't they bothering to look or are they just assuming there is no labor. Where do they get their information? I don't get it. Or is it because nobody wants to work for the 5 cpl they're offering? What do they expect? Again I'm confused.
Hello. -
Posted By: There.
aaa
Rapid transcript -
Posted By: looking for more
Anyone out there know anything about working for them?
Legal action when not getting paid. sm -
Posted By: IC Girl
Hello fellow MTs,
I knew this was bound to happen. I was an IC for a company and left after giving contracted one-week notice. Now I'm not getting paid for the work I did.
What is the first step to take? I am prepared to get an attorney if need be but would like to take other steps before this.
Anybody else have experience in this? There are state differences. I'm not sure which court to start with to start any court proceedings. I guess that's where the attorney will help.
Thank you all so much for any advice.
Barely working 20 hours a week...sm -
Posted By: blondie_1147
I have worked for this company for over a year now. I love the account. I love the work. I am used to it and don't want to think about going elsewhere but I am not making squat I don't get paid by the hour I was just letting you know that is the amount of time I am getting to work due to the fact there is not enough work. I have never been able to get full time work here but more that this. I don't know whether to stick it out or look elsewhere. I only have 1-1/2 years exp so I don't have a lot of options with less than 2 years exp. I don't know what I should do. I have asked about a secondary account, but they said they don't need help on any of their other accounts. Anyone else in this boat? What to do? 
Bringing over HIPAA question -
Posted By: from new MT board - sm
Can anyone answer the question: Do you HAVE to remove PHI from reports legally?
Looking for psychiatric work -
Posted By: Millymt
I have not come across any companies recently looking for an MT with psychiatric experience. I have found this is my niche after 15 years of transcribing and would love to get back to it. If anyone knows of a company that is hiring, I would appreciate the name or any info. I am exhausted working on 3 different accounts with 3 different programs and would like to just do one type of work again. I am interested in part-time or full-time - doesn't matter, as I am looking at job satisfaction versus line count and pay. Thanks to anyone who can assist me. I have checked the jobseekers board and have found nothing.
Vytorin -
Posted By: Margaret
the doctor prescribed Vytorin for me and told me to take it at night. However, I have a hard time remembering as I take my other meds in the morning. Can I take it in the morning? What is the reason for taking it at night? Thx.
amazed and horified at dictators sometimes -
Posted By: sm
Talking about the speedy Gonzales' out there, who take the fun and ease out of typing American as first language, albeit so few and far between. Amazed that any human can dictate a three page report in one breath under 60s seconds. Do they go to speed talking school? Do they think its a requirement for MTs to hear this sort of speak? I know its not their every day speak because when they talk to nurses, or on the phones, or even to themselves, they sound like normal paced relaxed speaking humans. The horrified part is having to type them. Oh well, back to my day! Just thought i'd gripe.
Acusis QA -
Posted By: happyfingers
Has anyone noticed something weird going on with the QA?? It seems like all my work is being QA'ed...This is happening to anyone else?
download -
Posted By: Rebecca
Hi everybody,
Does anyone know where to go to download the sony digital voice Editor 2? This is supposed to be a free download. I need it to start a new job, and I can't find it. Help anyone?
anyone know Medscript ? word wraparound issues ! -
Posted By: JoJogal
Hi guys ... my hospital just switched to Meditech / Medscript for transcription. Does anyone how to adjust the word wraparound at the end of a line? It won't let me automatically wrap around a word at the end of a line; it breaks up the word where IT wants to - and deletes the first letter of the first word on the 2nd line! It's terrible - and I cant figure out how to adjust this.
Thanks everyone!
JoJoGal
HARD FOR NEW MT TO GET INTO FIELD -
Posted By: ConeyIslandGirl
New to the field, and I have encountered rude, self-centered MTS. I am working presently for 6 cents a line. America definitely needs more teamwork. About 99% of workers are for themselves. My last job was the same too. However, I did really well as an employee . Also, I always helped OTHER C0-WORKERS whenever I could. NO WONDER INDIA IS LEADING US IN TRANSCRIPTION!!!!!
I need to convert ST to SH = I am... -
Posted By: so tired of technical questions...
 I have both Smartype for Windows and Shorthand. I have to use the SH on a Meditech account and want to convert ST vcb files so I won't have to add them by hand. I have tried and tried to do this, but can't seem to find the right vcb file. ANY HELP WOULD BE SOOOOOO appreciated.
How long on average should it take to get up to speed on a new accout -
Posted By: wondering
for an experienced MT? I started a new company this week, 50-70% ESL and I have yet to make my lines. Im falling short by 200-300 a day. I find the software to be really slow and I think this has a lot to do with it. Not sure if it is their server or my PC that is making it so slow.
Does anyone have a good recipe for scalloped potatoes? -
Posted By: txmt
I googled it and got a few, but I know the best cooks are on this board. Any recipes that are easy? I've never made them from scratch before.
Thanks
Any MT Editors here? -
Posted By: CathyB From Ga
I haven’t seen many posts (here or other MT boards) regarding this position, but the ones I have seen were not very favorable. Is there anyone who does this and is happy with it? I have taken a PT position with a company to do some editing. It is a VR account. I am told that the physicians are already VR configured, and that any jobs coming to me with lots of edits should be returned to them, as the configuring may need some tweaking. I will be listening to the actual voice file while reading the report. Is there such thing as a happy MT editor? CathyB
bringin it up..you know you're an MT when...you finish your dr's sentence.. -
Posted By: poopie
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Question about the Dragon Naturally Speaking SM -
Posted By: TM
I am looking for ways to improve my line counts and think this is something I should try, as I am not the fastest typer. Can anyone tell me if I can use the program with my company's platform since we do not type in word? Also, I need some honest feedback. I don't have a lot of money right now where I can afford to buy something that expensive and then not use it. Anyone out there who might want to sell theirs also? Thanks!
Has anyone ever had a problem -
Posted By: MT3
typing a shortcut key in Word? When I try to record a macro, it won't let me type a character in the shortcut key area.
New computer system. -
Posted By: Patiencep
I am afraid I am going to be in the market for a new computer system this year. I do not want to wait until my system crashes before I buy another one. Any suggestions?
P.
I basically use my computer only for work.
Been undercut, after 4 years, losing account, I am sure. -
Posted By: MTSO
I am a small MTSO and have had this physician group for 4 years since I started my service. I have always charged them just a flat rate per 65 character line, which in the North East I feel is reasonable - 14 cents per line. Never charged them extra for reprinting reports they have lost (which have been many over the years) and I always did the printing and delivering daily for them. Now some other vendor comes in and says they only charge 11 cents per line. This group comes back to me and says that their "final offer is 12 cents per line".... I told them, no way....MY final offer is 13 cents and NO PRINTING! Did I do the right thing?
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