FYI - Heads Up - Do not Work For "Ascend Healthcare"

Ascend has got to be the worst place in the universe to work for.  I am begging you, please do not work for them.  They are truly a nightmare company to work for.

Lena

• FYI - Heads Up - Do not Work For "Ascend Healthcare" - Lena Reynolds
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I saw a job opening for radiology with this company and interested in finding out if anyone out there works for them, what you think, what program they use.

Thanks

I see Breitner is looking for MTs.  This company does not pay on time, pays the incorrect amount, and the first check you recieve is 6 weeks after you start (wrong amt)!  Also, the transcription manger has NEVER done transcription and has no clue what to do if any issues arise. 

I cannot believe companies like this still exist.  They have a horrific track record.

I know there are a couple of you out there that will defend them - and they love people like you.  When they say jump - you say how high.

I'm just so darned frustrated, demeaned, etc., etc., Good Lord, I've been in this biz since IBM Selectrics for God's sake, and my income is going backwards! I want to throw rocks at my hubby because he works for a major aerospace company, works virtual office, and sits in the recliner and attends meetings. Yes...he's put in  his 30 years and his income and retirement attitude reflect that. But what the HECK!!!! I've been doing this for 30 years, work crazy hours, 12, 15 a day, 7 days a week and all I get is a decreasing paycheck, frustration, aching bones and muscles, never eat, never get out of my jammies, never go outside. Geeeezzzzeee. Did I take wrong career path 30 years ago or WHAT???!!!!

But...I must dutifully get off this site and go do the first half of my 12 midnight to 4 a.m. shift, and watch my hubby sleep. hummmmmm. It sucks, but I'm too freaking old to start all over. Thanks guys. I really appreciate your input, and appreciate the commradorie of the handful that stick together here.  Have a blessed, restful night.

Meridian Healthcare used to be PTS. I worked for PTS, and we ran out of work a lot. There was very poor communication when I was there.  When work was low, manager wouldn't respond to emails or voice mail.

Hope that helps!

Does anyone currently work for this company or have you worked for them recently?  How is the pay?  Is the work acute care only?  What type of platform do they use?  Is there a minimum line requirement?

Thanks for any info.

My job is obviously losing the Presbyterian Healthcare System account.  This account is affiliated with Novant Health and is located in Charlotte,North Carolina.  Can anyone tell me who picked up this account and where to apply for a job.

Thank you

any opinions on meridian?

thanks.

I was at Heartland late last year for about 8 weeks total.  Worked nights (12a-8a) and would constantly get calls from my supervisor during the day when I was trying to sleep.  Thank goodness I left then. 

But, I am posting mainly to say that my last check was not direct deposited.  In fact, it was held until I returned the computer.  I did not know they were going to hold the check until I got the packing slips in the mail for the computer.  This is just a heads up.  Please plan in advance for the worst case scenario so you do not get double screwed. 

As far as unemployment, I would call your local Workforce Commission and explain the issue.  Ask them when is the earliest you can file so that maybe there will be as little lag time there as possible.  I would not wait for anything from Heartland, let their HR confirm it with the unemployment agency.  If you got an e-mail confirming the last day, print it and use that as notice.  Here in Texas, you can file on the internet and by phone. I hope it is that easy everywhere else.  

Good luck.