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there wouldn't be such a problem with the quality of pay for MT's.  An independent contractor does NOT need to accept 5-6-7 cpl for their work and does not have to abide by MTSO's demands for overtime, etc.  An IC tells THEM what she/he will do and how much she/he will charge the MTSO for their services.  It's your business and you set the rules.  I know this won't happen on a large scale now because too many people are desperate for the work and will agree to work for next to nothing.  Too bad, because if all IC's set their pay scale like they should have in the beginning, the MTSO's would have to pay it in order to get their work done and would have to charge their clients enough to cover the costs. 

Does anyone know how to change the size of your screen size so the text will larger.  I saw this a couple weeks ago on how to do it and forget to write it down.  I know it was either alt or control and some other key.

Thanks!!

Im getting a new foot pedal, I need a heavy duty one cause this last one is about to give way.

So what is a great buy? Any recommendations?

I have been actively looking for work for the past seven months and had nothing but no luck at all in getting a job. A majority of my experience was with the last company that I worked for (3 years with 99% QA) and we had a disagreement about time off and low and behold they fired me for poor work performance. This didn't go unchallenged but I feel that they are a big reason why I cannot find work. I am just ready to scream. There has to be a way to get past this (like get a job) but how? One transcription company with only one supervisor should not have the say over my future as a transcriptionist! I am so frustrated. Thanks for letting me vent and I would appreciate any ideas out there to help me through this. I am not a bad MT!

I purchased a foot pedal through an MT company but no longer with that company.  I am now trying to use the foot pedal and can't seem to get it to work.   I asked before I left the company if I needed software for the foot pedal and was told it was generic and should work with any software.  It isn't working.  I have express scribe downloaded and still can't seem to get it to work.   Is there such a thing as a generic foot pedal that works with any transcription software?

Any suggestions? 

TIA.

Hi there - can anyone tell me what to charge  for the line rate is in So Calif (Riverside County.)  I had an account about 2 years ago and was charging 12 cents per gross line.  Is it different now?

Thanks

Can someone point me in the direction to find information on purchasing equipment for a doctor to try digital dictation for the first time?  He's currently using tapes and is interested in digital dictation.

I have express scribe and a wav pedal, I realize I'll need to get FTP set up on my webspace but I'll need to purchase him the handheld, etc. and I'm really not sure what the best setup is.  Being only one person, I can't afford thousands of $ but would like to be able to offer that type of service.

Help?

How do you connect to the internet? Thanks in advance for the  help.

I have worked with a company for over seven years as an IC.  I work part time and whatever work I do that morning has to be turned in at 3:00, which gives me around a six hour turn around.  I have two young kids and another account that I work on that has stats that I have to take care of too.  I have only gotten one raise in seven years, and a crappy one at that.  Every other company I have worked for gives me at least about 24 hours to get it back to them.  I am trying to get my kids ready for school and I also have other things going on at the moment.  I get an email in all caps "I NEED THE WORK NOW."  I am just so fed up with this.  I don't want to quit because the work is easy for me since I have been doing it so long, but I feel the need to put my foot down.

Today was 2 weeks since she found us, and we found her a home, actually had 2 people fighting over her, which I thought was kind of funny considering she was "my" dog.   We had decided that if she didn't find a home today we were going to keep her.   We still cannot believe that someone has not been looking for her.  I told the family that if it didn't work out that we wanted her back. 

Anyone know how much Jenny's food costs?   I went to their website, but apparently the price of the food is classified information.  TIA.

I drink 1 - 2 pots. 

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.

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http://www.dol.gov/esa/whd/regs/compliance/whdfs13.pdf

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MT work after total knee replacement - Posted By: mthanded

I'm having a left total knee replacement next week and was just wondering if any one out there has had this done and if so, in what time frame did you return to transcription.  thanks.

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MTs WITH DISABILITIES!!!! - Posted By: deb b

For those of you MTs that have disabilities, and are stressed beyond belief because all companies seem to want the same production level, no matter what your medical condition might be - Well, there is a GREAT company just for us.  www.nticentral.org.  It is a very long application. You have to submit to them a doctor's letter stating you are handicapped.  You only have to transcribe 40 WPM!!!!  My friend sent me an email about this company.  I was so jazzed, and am still filling out the application; however, I am waiting on my total disability, and do not want to jeopardize that at all!!  Wanted to spread the cheer for those of you that are not waiting on disability, or anything else that might jeopardize getting amy monies.  This company sounds fabulous!!

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So Nice To Have A Place To Meet Again! - Posted By: scrapper

I wish the MT help desk would come to this board to answer questions, etc.  I hate talking on the phone, being put on hold, being transferred from one person to another, getting called back when I'm changing a dirty diaper,  etc.

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California MTs: Please see inside - Posted By: Need to know

Are we required to have a business license in California for IC transcription work? 

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Can't find any work - Posted By: Heather Rorisonr

I guess I need to start over as a newbie.  Can anyone tell me the companies that hire new MTs?  I have a lot of experience, but not acute care.  Maybe, with my experience, I can start at the ground level at one of these companies that does not require experience with acute care.  All the work at my company is gone, the docs editing their own reports now. 

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Anybody know of a place you can work just weekends (sm) - Posted By: quietmoods

With going to DQS looks like the OT/bonus is gone.  Personally I can't make it without the extra (supporting 4 on one salary). Need to fine a place to work weekends only.  Anyone have any suggestions? 

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Its HOT, folks. Give water 2 pets and check on elderly! - Posted By: HotMT

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Does anyone use Vonage with a C-phone. Any info please. Att wants to change me 10 c/minute. nm - Posted By: sk

nm

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New Orleans... - Posted By: KYradMT

I don't know about U guys but I'm finding it a lot harder these days to complain about the usual stuff I tend to complain about - bad dictators, bad companies, bad hair days, etc...every time I start feeling sorry for myself the words "New Orleans" keep popping into my mind - and the complaining stops. Those poor souls...

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short-cuts - Posted By: Deb

I've lost my short-cuts...could I have hit a key on my keyboard?  Thanks!! 

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What companies, if any, - Posted By: Medical professional

. . . hire and actually promote professionals who have forgotten more than many MTs know, have years and years of experience, work when needed, don't rock the boat, and produce excellent work?  At my company, the editors and managers usually have just a few years of experience as an MT, if any, and many have no management experience.  Some managers have never even seen a typed document.  That doesn't make sense.  What companies give one a chance to actually grow with them?  Any of them?  How do the promotions go to those who took an on-line class and have been an MT for 2 years?  Kudos to anyone who could answer this . . . Bewildered 

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My neice is pregnant....thank you for all the responses. - Posted By: me

I do appreciate all the responses.  I don'g believe I'm being self-righteous and am trying to be supportive but I wanted her to quit sleeping around.  That's dangerous.  Yes, the pregnancy can be changed, removed, deleted.  Herpes, HIV and a variety of other things cannot.  I was a 15 and pregnant, so I do know a little about it.  I had the baby and he died at an early age not by my choice.  I still deal with this everyday and maybe that's why my stand on abortion is so tough.  The pain from a dead baby is plain and hard no matter what age he/she dies.  I've done everything to encourage my neice to live with the choice AND to do everything she has to that will prevent it from happening again. BUT the choice is hers to make.  NO NEED TO RESPOND TO THIS NOTE.  I just needed to say thanks for all the responses and just say a prayer for us today.  Thanks again.

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Rerecording - Posted By: carneyl

I have a client who often challenges accuracy of my transcription.  I would like to rerecord his tapes to digital format for my own backup documentation.  I have tried rerecording directly from transcriber to hand-held digital recorder, but the sound quality is horrible.  I assume I can rerecord directly to computer, but I would appreciate any input as to method, software, etc.  Thanks to all!

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what does s/l and s/m mean? - Posted By: chcknmn

i ran a Google search yesterday looking for sclerae injected and it came back with an s/l sclerae injected search result. what does s/l mean and what does s/m mean? thanks

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Entry-Level MTs - Posted By: Angela

Hello to all!

Can anyone give any advice on where I may be able to go and find an entry-level MT position?  I greatly appreciate all the responses I hope to receive.  Thanks all!

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CRTD abbr - Posted By: cb

has anyone heard of this abbr.  I think it is a certain defibrillator implant??

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Why XP-Professional version? - Posted By: wondering

Just wondering why companies require us to have XP-Pro now instead of home edition?

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