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9-PIN FOOTPEDALS - Posted By: Kimk

I have two 9-pin foot pedals (IN-DB9) for sale as I am no longer doing transcription. They are in excellent condition and were not used very much at all. I am asking $35.00 each plus shipping. I also have a Dictaphone C-phone if anyone still uses those. Email me if interested. THANKS!!

ABCZ expanders for Smartype? - Posted By: Where can I find one?

I need the Smartype version of an ABCZ exapander shortcut list. Anyone know where I can find a list like this that is already in the Smartype format? Thanks

Correct me if I am wrong but I thought...sm - Posted By: VTMT

that the Dept. of Labor says that if you are released or fired from your job they must pay you your final check withing 72 hours. If you voluntarily leave, you get your paycheck at the next scheduled pay day. Is this correct?

One-third of the arm or one third of the arm - Posted By: Can never get this straight. nm

Thanks

Does anyone know where I can find a Zeky D rocking horse - I have looked everywhere on internet nm - Posted By: I want a new one.

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EP-1 Platform - Posted By: Radlover

Can anyone tell me about the EP-1 platform for spheris?

ExText-sore thumb - Posted By: Workaholic

Does anybody have trouble with a sore left thumb from doing speech recognition in ExText? I have been doing it now for 5 months and have constant pain in my thumb. Just wondered if there was a better way of doing it.

Suggestions for getting back on track? - Posted By: Slacking

I have been doing transcription for quite a while now, 14+ years. I am finding that my count is dwindling and it's not due to lack of work. I think I'm just burned out. I love my job, but just can't seem to get it going again. What do you all do to increase your production and get yourself out of a slump other than the obvious word expanders, etc. Any advice you can give me would be really appreciated. My husband is about to kill me because my check is not where it should be.

Cheap digital hand helds vs expensive ones - Posted By: Fast Fingers

I want to get my doc to switch to digital instead of tapes. I need to know what the difference between the expensive handhelds and the cheap ones at radio shack is. There is a huge difference in price and I can't really see why he needs one of the expensive ones. Thanks for your help.

Acute care position with clinic experience??? - Posted By: anon

Can anyone help or advise me? I have 3 years of clinic experience, but I would like to break in to acute care. It seems like I run into the same brick wall that I ran into with no experience. Does anyone have any leads or advice as to acquiring acute care employment with clinic experience only? What do I need to do? Thanks.

need to make a decision....help pls - Posted By: foxnsox

I have tested this week with Medware, Execuscribe, and JLG. Offers from all, not heard much current info on any of these. Any input would be appreciated TY!

Convince to go locally - Posted By: IC

Anyone have any good answers to this question:

Why should I (physician) let you to do my dictation(local person) VS hiring a National Company to do? Any help would be appreciated. Trying to prove to Dr to choose me instead of the leech-like Nationals that are only out for themselves and taking advantage of this profession that once was valued before they came along and started slave labor.

How frustrating is this? - Posted By: me

I have a NP who is dictating. She calls the patient by his first name, calls him by his first part of hyphenated last name, calls him the last name of the hyphenated last name (i.e. Mr. John Smith-Jones is sometimes John, somes Mr. Smith, sometimes Mr. Jones). What a BIG pain for this verbatim account. "uj" usually gives me the patient's name, now I can't use that because she keeps changing her mind what she wants to call him..................grrrrr.

s/l two 4 x 4�s peripad and mesh panties.......PPH procedure - Posted By: vx

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Anyone heard of a company called Transcription Inc? - Posted By: christopherskitty

Anyone heard of a company called Transcription Inc? Any info appreciated.

brands for stoves... - Posted By: dcc

I need to buy a new stove (and frig) and was wondering if you guys could tell me what brands you prefer and why. I don't need bells and whistles just something that's going to last. Thanks for sharing

I'm a failure!!! - Posted By: Jodi

What is going on??? Is this really happening?? I failed the MT test. I don't understand. I have been a Transcriptionist for 7 years. I wanted to work from home again after taking a few years off. I took a job at a hospital making extraordinary money just a year ago. They didn't have a problem with me. At first I thought it was because I have been away, but I don't think a year can make that much difference. HELP!!

DocShuttle question. - Posted By: New

OK, when a company says you have to have Docshuttle, what exactly is this? Does this mean you have to buy the $200 or so bytescribe software? Is it worth it? Isn't that like paying to work for someone? Sorry, I'm new to this and find this confusing. I can understand needing a specific pedal or such, but why certain software to play files?

Thank you for any advice/insight.

Don't feel too badly MQ folks. Another large SM - Posted By: Flora

company soon to initiate docking for errors. Whether these errors exist or not. These may be style guide errors. It seems the latest version of said style guide contains a lot more pages than the original version which was, perhaps 80 pages long.

Yes, I'm quite sure these companies are only concerned about quality transcription and not the bottom line.

OT: do you lack moisture or protein? - Posted By: Snow Bunny

Your hair, that is.

Got this neat little trick at the hairdresser yesterday. Cut one strand of hair and put it in a small bowl filled with water. Wait about a minute or two. If the strand continues to float at the surface, you're lacking moisture. If it sinks to the bottom, you need protein.

Kind of helps you decide the right shampoo and/or conditioner to buy.

Anyone have info on K Force Health care? nm - Posted By: sk

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Unsure about switching jobs. - Posted By: cold feet

I've applied to three companies over the past couple of weeks and gotten interviews with all of them. I just don't know about switching jobs right now. Obviously, there's a reason I want to leave my present company. I just don't know if it would be jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire if I switched. There are pros and cons to each situation. Until I actually do the work and try out their platform, I don't know if I could be more productive than I am now. I don't want to be stuck on their most difficult account, which is exactly what happened at MQ and S in the past. I've been on my current account for over a year now, so my expander is pretty full. However, it's such a waste of time to pull up the templates and look up hardcopy doctor and patient information on every single report. I do like the flexible schedule without having to work set hours, but I run out of work all the time. I'm half tempted to cancel the interviews, but I could be throwing away a good thing here. There's no way I could work two at a time to see if things work out either. I guess I want the best of both worlds. Any suggestions?

Anyone know if a pedal with Dictaphone adapter will work with ExpressScribe? - Posted By: Emma

Thanks !!!

Footpedal and Editscript 8 - Posted By: USMT

My company is currently upgrading our accounts to Editscript 8. Will my 9-pin Infinity pedal still work with the upgrade or do I need to look into getting a USB pedal? Thanks!

What kind of Laptop - Posted By: tt

Any advice on a laptop for transcribing would be greatly appreciated, like what type and do you need any special equipment to go with it.

Thanks,

Any tricks on making work more pleasant?? - Posted By: mountain typer

Hey guys:

Does anyone have any ideas or tricks to make work more pleasant?? Been doing this a long (too long) time, and the isolation is getting to me. Any ideas?

Thanks all.

reference book advice - Posted By: upnorth

I need to update a couple of my books, namely surgery and equipment words and lab words. I have never used an electronic reference and wondering if anyone has and find it easier to use. I just dread another "thing" I have click my mouse on, but wondering if that is actually quicker than looking up in a book. Also.. I see there is some "wild card search" on Stedman's and has anyone used that and how does it work. Thanks!

How unrealistic is this? - Posted By: frost

I have been an MT for only 2 years and I work as an IC. My husband and I would like to get pregnant (actually I would like to get pregnant) in a year and of course I would love to stay at home and work still. I have heard it's hard to do with kids at home, is it? I work about 30 hours a week and would cut down to about 20 if I had a baby. Am I just dreaming that I will be able to do this?

Thanks!

acute care basic 4 - Posted By: Teri

what exactly does acute care basic 4 mean? I mostly do ortho and PT and am looking for more work, willing to branch out but Ive only done it for 1 1/2 yrs and not exactly sure what that is. thanks

Olympus 2300 - Posted By: Merry

Please someone give me some info on the Olympus 2300. I am going to work from home for a doctor who uses this to dictate. Do I need special software to be able to transcribe the voice files? The doctor doesn't know because his previous service set him up. I truly appreciate any help I can get on this board!

I have peer interview tomorrow. - Posted By: not sure what to expect. sm

I am interview for an in-house position. I had the interview and a week later I was called for the peer review. Never been on a peer interview and don't know what to expect...any ideas? I plan to just be myself just like in the interview.

Tough line requirements (1500 line/day) but I'm optimistic. I hope to gain tips with short cuts to qualify for incentive programs, etc. if I am chosen for the job.

Testing for a new job - Posted By: MTB

I am testing on Friday for a new job. I need this job very badly, because of the benefits. If anyone has any suggestions on where I can find some practice tests(written exams), please let me know! Thanks.

is there such a thing as a cell phone with pre-paid minutes, - Posted By: sm

and no monthly bill? A couple years ago i heard one was being developed, and yet, at least here in the middle of the country, have yet to see such. I would like to have a cell phone for emergencies or very occasional use, but can't go for the monthly bill...

Workers Compensation - Posted By: Rotten Fingers

Have any of you who are employees of a national company ever had to file for WC due to hands that just won't work anymore? I need to get carpal tunnel surgery but can't afford to make zero dollars while I'm off. I don't want to start accumulating medical bills or alert my company until I've done my research.

Re: Shorthand/DQS - I put this on the tech board, no reply, thought I'd try here.(sm) - Posted By: quietmoods

Well, I guess I'm going to be using the DQS soon and the word Expander I use currently (Smartype) is not compatible. Since the expander is empty in DQS (other than the headings) I'm looking to get an expander that is compatible. I believe I saw Shorthand listed somewhere here as working well. How do you like it? Is it hard or easy to use? If not Shorthand, what else works and is reasonably priced? I'm dreading the switch because it's "hard to teach an old dog new tricks" and so I want to make it as easy on myself as possible. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Please run your virus scan - got 4 threats detected from going on this site. nm - Posted By: ConcernedMT

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Just wondering - Posted By: Grumpy overworked MT

Anyone ever get a little b----y with tech support and get talked to by your boss about it? Tonight I was having nothing but computer problems plus trying to meet a deadline. This tech support guy was a real winner (not). He just flat out could not help me, plus I could hear a vacuum running in the background. I didn't yell or anything but I was quite frustrated and sarcastic. It's late at night and I'm PMSing!!! Do they ever "tell" your supervisor when that happens?

Bald spot on head??? - Posted By: Sue

Has anyone ever had this happen or know of anyone who has had this happen? My 14-year-old son has a spot on the top of his head that is bald. It's about the size of a quarter. He has never had this and it came all of a sudden a couple of weeks ago. There is no hair growing out of this spot. ~

Should I take him in to have it checked or is this a common thing? I typed it in Google and came up with something called alopecia maybe. ~ I'll take any advice anyone wants to give me. Thanks!!!

wanting to go digital - Posted By: sunny

and I am totally clueless! Had a call from a cardio group today and they want to send me transcription via WAV files, guessing I need a WAV pedal?? HELP

Also, I am tired of the old tapes and want to "go digital" I have heard of 800#'s for a call in system, but dont know of any websites. Any help is much appreciated!!

TIA,

sunnyMT

New career/pharmacy tech? s/m - Posted By: gettinold

OK - let's hear it. I think it's time to get away from transcribing, and I'm researching taking a course for pharmacy tech. Anybody do this, know someone who does it? My kids will both be in college within the next 2 years, so crappy shifts and teen supervision will not be an issue anymore. The good and the bad, please!
Thanks to all --

Hospital Job - Posted By: Happy MT

Would 9 cpl be considered good pay for an in-house employee hospital position? No hourly pay, just pay on production. Benefits available such as PTO, paid training, health/dental insurance. Have option of working from home. Is it worth considering?

Help and Suggestions Please - Posted By: siren

I just took a test with a company I really wanted to work for. I was told I did well on the actual transcription part other than some AAMT errors. I was told I did not do well on the written test due to AAMT errors as well, scoring an 80, when they were looking for a 92 to 95 percent.

I have transcribed only psych reports for the past 15 years, and I never had to adhere to AAMT. As a matter of fact, I had never heard of it until coming on this board.

I have purchased an AAMT Book of Styles, Second Edition to study. Does anyone have any other ideas for me other than going back to school. My hearing is excellent and I know, or am able to look up medical terminology, etc. with no problems. I do not think school is the answer for me.

Any ideas?

Anyone know who sells wrist braces... - Posted By: Hurtin...

for relief? I have a few but have gained weight, so need one for a "fattier" arm.

TIA!

results/decisions/outcome - Posted By: Patti

Okay so my curiosity gets the best of me and when everyone receives our opinions whether good, bad or indifferent I would sometimes like to know what you decided and what the outcome is -- i.e. rural hospital -- let us know what you decidied and if you take it a month or so later how it goes -- but that is me, I always like to know the outcome. Patti

Actual dictation. Made my day. - Posted By: too funny

Excerpt from actual dictation that I received on an 80-year-old man.

"He doesn't have any complaints with the exception of his continued relationship with his wife."

Anyone out there ever use MT Matchmaker? - Posted By: nocalmt

Just wondering if it really works and takes the headache out of contacting a gizillion sites.

Anybody seen how Time Warner is going to start charging "heavy broadband users?" sm - Posted By: mtmtmt

http://www.news-record.com/content/2009/04/02/article/time_warner_cable_will_track_charge_by_internet_usage

Try this link - Posted By: QArbouncinq

This could prove helpful to some, informative and valuable website discussing certain terms, acceptable slang, etc.http://www.prenhall.com/medtransoriginal/wordlist/medicalese.htm

Email spam software - Posted By: mlstoo

Any good programs free or otherwise? I use Outlook and lately all I get is spam for Viagra or what have you. I have filtering at my ISP but it takes out my important emails too. Ideas anyone?

Do you use more than one monitor?... - Posted By: jh

My husband and I "built" our new computer on Dell's website last night, and they are offering a second monitor for a very reasonable rate. My question is, does anyone have this set-up using 2 monitors to work? I didn't quite see the use for 2, but maybe to have one just for typing, and the other for my references?

Apparently, it is set up that you just have to move your mouse and it will move over to the other screen....seems easy enough. But, I don't know if it would be worth the extra space it would take up on my desk and work area. So,does anyone have this set-up and consider it a must?

Thanks very much for your help!