K-force. They hire traveling MTs. www.kforce.com I think. nm
Posted By: Travel Girl on 2005-07-21
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don't even get me started on Kforce - it was horrible!! nm
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I work for Kforce - it has its downs more than its
ups. Quite a few transcriptionists got audited by the IRS for Kforce not taking taxes out of states that they worked in. So they lost a few transcriptionists that way. Others quit after one or two assignments. Insurance lapses if you are not on an assignment after 10 days ... happens A LOT!!
I have been with them for a couple of years. I have been off and on assignments, not knowing whats around the corner. But I like that, it doesn't really bother me. I do hate when Kforce tells me that I can go home every 10 days --- that's a bunch of crap!! I've gotten to the assignment and been told oh, the client doesn't want to pay for your trip home, you'll have to cover your own expenses if you want to go home every 10 days. Sometimes the clients pay.
I've liked the experience that I've gained, but like I said, there are more downs than ups with the job. I'm only doing this another six months or so until my bills are caught up, then I can settle down and work at home. Basically you make the same amount as you would at home, only better tax breaks for working at home.
If you're in a relationship - that's hard. You spend more time away than you do seeing your family or loved ones.
If you want to know more, you can email me.
the drug thing happened with Kforce too
a couple of travelers that I personally knew were transporting drugs through rental cars, i.e. leaving one state and driving back to their home state to pick up drugs. One traveler actually had crystal meth Fed Ex'd directly to the hospital! The dealer got caught and the traveler was fired of course, but get this -- the traveler always managed to pass the drug tests!
traveling MT
Anyone know of a company that hires MTs to travel around the country to transcribe? Thought I heard of one a year or so ago....just sounds interesting and something I might like to try.
traveling
I would be interested in hearing how you did that since that's something my hubby has wanted to do for years (and I said it couldn't be done).
traveling as an MT
Interested in information regarding taking your job on the road with you. Anyone with experience in this? Hubby wants to retire next year, buy an RV, and hit the open road. Can this be done? I work for one of the nationals, and I'd like to get my ducks in a row before I start packing my bags!
Traveling MT
Yes it can be done. You can either use a wireless "stick" that can be installed for use with your laptop or regular computer or you can use a cellphone with wireless internet service. I used wireless internet, via cellphone, while visiting Europe (yep, working as an MT) - expensive and certainly not DSL/cable, but it worked. Enjoy yourself! 
traveling mt's
Please fill me in on any info you get regarding traveling mt's since I am also interested and my kids are grown. I have 15 years experience doing med. trans.
Are there any other travel companies out there??? DJ
Traveling MT? Anybody know anything about this. NM
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Traveling through.....
You hit the nail on the head. I am amazed at what MTs are putting up with these days. Just wanted to get some opinions. The company doesn't start with a D and is not in PA. Thanks everyone for your input.
WE CAN ALWAYS DO A BIT OF TRAVELING ..SM
to earn some money, WHERE?? Why, it's off to VEGAS, BABY !!
If you would like to work if ever traveling, go for
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Traveling Transcriptionists?
Thought this sounded interesting to somebody. A place called KForce evidently has job openings for transcriptionists. Hope the link works:
http://www.kforce.com/Jobs/job.aspx?job=1696~HLC~925995T1~99&utm_source=Indeed&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=Indeed
There are also traveling claims examiners. (sm)
While I never experienced anything like Kforce, I did experience my share of changes working for several temp agencies that hired medical claims processors that travel. The pay was always on time, they paid for the hotel and the rental car, gave us a weekly "per diem" allowance each week for meals, gas, etc. BUT, some of the people they hired on these assignments would send chills down your spine. You had people using the rental cars to transport drugs, using gas money to buy crack, fighting in the hotels, setting the apartments on fire accidentally, arguing with roommates over who would do the dishes, sexually harassing coworkers on the same assignments, the list is endless. Not only that, but after awhile, as a traveler, you get tired of living out of a suitcase and rushing to catch flights and running through airports like O.J. Simpson in a Hertz rental car commercial. For all of those reasons, I decided to come in off the road and work at home. Also, there was one agency that didn't pay for the hotel or the rental car. The manager told us that sometimes we'd have to "whip out that credit card!" and pay for everything, and they would reimburse us. I didn't do it, and they ended up paying for my hotel and car, but I worked with some coworkers that were owed $10,000 in hotel and car expenses, and were still waiting to be reimbursed because the manager said he had he had the receipts in his suitcase. Some travelers had maxed out their credit cards paying for hotel and car expenses. So, bottom line is, travelers go through a lot, and it's not as glamourous as it sounds (not by a long shot).
Internet access while traveling
Just to add to the information regarding wireless Internet capabilities at several different hotels, it might benefit you to also check out places such as Panera Bread stores. They are located throughout the country and many of their stores also offer WI-FI free of charge. Also, you may want to consider going online and checking out WI-FI Hotspots. Amazing what kinds of places have wireless these days! (If you're an RV'er, you've really got it made!) Good luck!
Traveling MT.. Sage St. Staffing
Anyone familiar with this new company? They have ad posted today. It sounds enteresting and I am enticed by the idea of a change in the new year!
Traveling medical transcriptionist
What companies hire for traveling medical transciptionist? I am interested in a position like this. If any information, please advise.
Webmedx--laptop? traveling
Anybody here use a laptop with Webmedx and travel? I'd love to be able to get away from home but not take time off work. I guess I could haul the PC around, but that wouldn't be as easy as a laptop.
thanks!
Anyone work for a company that they can use a laptop for and do while traveling..
With school soon out, we plan on doing traveling, but my currently job's platform/foot pedal is not compatible with my computer as it uses either a 15-pin or a USB and my current job requires a 9-pin foot pedal thus I can only use it at home and wouldnt be able to work while we travel. Does any know of any companies with a platform and/or foot pedal setup that allows for this. Thanks in advance
Does anyone remember the post about traveling transcription
I see where the position was filled, but I cannot find the original posting for it, and I would be interested in at least sending a resume for future travel assignments. Does anyone happen to remember it or who it was for??
K-Force
Former K-Forcers - The Good, The Bad and the Ugly - tell it all -- this inquiring mind wants and needs to know....
K Force
K Force out of Florida.
Oh please they ask but don't force you to do VR
I love Transtech. Please ignore the one *bad* response here.
The Task Force
Hello out there! Does anyone have any info on 'The Task Force'? Any info Appreciated!
The Task Force
Hi! Any info on this company is appreciated.
TIA!
When our US force was defunct...
They gave us the option of applying for unemployment, and some MTs did. It was part of some layoff option in the unemployment aspect. Otherwise, we had 60 days to find another job.
I like the word force. How about we
FORCE THEM (whoever they are)
to guarantee us a paycheck, with full-time lines, good pay, and um, er, WORK. Hmmm?
Sorry for the all caps. Just the forcing credentials business is pushing it. Not a good time to be bugging a work force which is putting up with enough already. IMHO
All a union is going to do is force more
work to go offshore. I work for a company that keeps 100% of the work in the U.S., pay better than 99% of the companies out there, pays for downtime, has great benefits and they pay for most of them 100% - all without a union.
Do they force you to do VR at a cut rate?
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I always force the issue and ask what their pay is....
although I don't apply to IC-only companies - I never like their offer, and know the IRS rules to the nth degree. However, I do think one should have an idea of the range of pay before proceeding with any further testing - saves me and the recruiter time, IMO!
K-Force Staffing.......PSM
Hi! Any new reports on K-Force staffing. I am currently working and reasonably happy, but I received a call out of the blue on an old resume that was banked on Yahoo, and a lady called me, very interested, just the right candidate for immediate full-time radiology position, the whole 9 yards. BUT I have read several older posts from 2005-6 where there were negative things said. Anyone currently working for this company, what is the scoop, I would really, really appreciate it so very much, don't need to make a bad move at this stage of the game!!!!
K-Force is the only company that I am aware of
that advertises for traveling transcriptionists. From what I have read about them it isn't something I recommend, you have to front expenses, takes a while to get reimbursed, pay isn't anything special, etc.
With the internet it has pretty much eliminated the need to bring in transcriptionists.
can't force a huge boulder to
move unless you have a good lever system, if you know what I mean... Anyway, the company doesn't have a good explanation, which is the main reason behind the research.
If the work force is so intelligent, why do they
themselves to be victims. Doesnt sound so intelligent to me.
What companies do NOT force instant messaging
Being force-fed spyware. Note on our bulletin
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i meant the work force is mostly female. (nm)
K-Force called me one day, 10 cpl and 40 cents/mile. I didn't take it, it was only for a few day
nm
Your work force probably widened considerably with the buy-out. Maybe too much farming
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Do they force people to work holidays or take volunteers?
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A little info on Task Force Pro and America's Pride
I don't have any info on them from personal experience but did find this info on a search. I'm assuming I'm allowed to place these links.
VERY interesting article. Sounds America's Pride had a contract with Medquist who was accused of sending active and inactive veterans' info overseas to be transcribed. Don't know the outcome, but for your reading enjoyment:
http://www.fortherecordmag.com/archives/ftr_051704p16.shtml
http://websterucc.org/AmericasPrideMedicalTranscription.htm
http://www.taskforcepro.com/careers.htm
If anyone is or has worked for them I would also be interesting in hearing about them.
Reading some of these posts, I see management is out in full force
trying to run damage control. No MT who just got her pay cut is going to say, yay, who cares if I'm going to be making less money, this great company is still paying slightly more than some of those fly-by-night companies, and I luv my new paycut....
No the driving force if the MT in transcription. Without the MT the technology couldnt survive.
I have done enough ASR, etc. to tell you that there is no way that technology could survive on its own or any other technology that we have today as well. The way these people dictate I guarantee you there will always be a need for MTs. There arent enough doctors now to go around. Do you really think they are going to sit there and type the reports or care how they look. They are working twice as hard now for less money.
Me too. As soon as there is a little extra work they hire and hire and then noone has any. This
goes on all the time. I get sick to death of it. I think having 2 part time jobs is better so you have 2 jobs to count on.
Does KS only hire employees or do they hire ICs too? nm
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LOL!!! They would hire anyone, they just need to get
YIKES!!!
DSG does hire ICs
hire-on?
no, I took their test on-line though...I am shopping around right now for a fair well-known company with a simple format -- I just want to transcribe and be paid for it, none of this tier stuff
Yes they hire IC as well, which is what
I would suggest as this company is not very loyal to their employees.
Do you know if they hire nm
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Do they hire FT and PT? Thanks! nm
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