Look at smaller MTSOs that want to send you files
Posted By: via FTP for the dictation and allow you to transcr on 2007-10-24
In Reply to: any companies with total MS WORD platforms - at wit's end
in Word. You'll need to go MOM AND POP shop because it seems all of the larger companies have what you don't want, which is what I don't want and totally despise. All of these junk-u-scribe platforms seem to benefit the company and not the MT. 
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There are many. Try smaller MTSOs. (nm)
And with so many smaller MTSOs selling out
to larger MTSOs with no warning, it certainly justifies our being suspicious and expecting the worse possible outcome.
I don't know about D...her silence during this entire month-long famine has made me second-guess my opinion of many of those at MDI-MD whom I previously thought very highly of. While selling MDI-MD wouldn't make her dishonest per se, at this point it feels like she is selling out her dedicated MTs.
I was completely exasperated with her email this morning which made no mention of any of our concerns and instead acted like it was regular Happy MDI Wednesday.
The lack of acknowledgement that there is a problem on more than one account just flabbergasts me.
Exactly, but everyone blames MQ - its the smaller MTSOs who are "jiving" us all. Poor little
companies that can't compete with MQ - yeah, right!
send resumes to the smaller companies, try your state first, and then branch out. sm
they are out there. If you can put your money where your mouth is and prove your skills, these small to mid size companies will grab you. I work for a mid-sized MTSO in my state. They absolutely do not outsource overseas, do not mess with VR, and I make .10 at minimum, more depending on the specialty I get. I bounce around between 5 specialties, but have become familiar enough with each specialty to make a good line count. Sorry, I'd rather not share who I work for. The company does not even advertise. You will find many of these companies do not advertise because very seldom are they in need of MTs, as most of their MTs stay with them for years.
it sounds like they use FTP to send files though
I did find out that much so I'll throw that one the window!
Are there any companies that I would download voice files and then send back but would be able to
transcribe on the move so I can travel but not use all my vacation time? I wish I had paid attention earlier this year..but I didn't know I'd ever be in the position to need to do this.
they email you some voice files to type and send back
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Yes, you can use this post to send to MTSOs who might not come here.
The situation you describe, that the MTs should be pistol whipped by the supervisors on behalf of the client is more than evidence of a
lack of team spirit. Rather than a supervisor coming to defense of the team, the inadvertent (aren't errors always inadvertent) is used to whip the MTs to death - putting them in a state of anxiety as they type their next report.
This is the only field where I have seen all credibility is lost in a seasoned MT when the client communicates dissatisfaction.
No wonder MTs are so defensive.
This is a difficult job to do and those who have done it for years and done it well enough to make a decent living at it deserve respect and a supervisor who is on their side.
To MTSOs who send out RUBBER checks.....sm
 Why don't you get OUT of business. IF you cannot or just WILL NOT pay your ICs, then it is time for you to hang up the business. Come one....do you really NOT have money to cover paying your MTs or are you paying yourselves FIRST!!!!!!!???
I promised myself, one more rubber check and I would involve the authorities, so be it, I dont care WHAT your explanation is...you KNEW that money was not there when you signed those checks.
Well guess what, it's on now!!!
MTSOs who send out rubber checks
WOW...I can identify. Been there, done that, it sucks. But please....do not make yourself look stupid by threatening and filing police reports. The police can't do a damned thing. They will allow you to file a police report, but they can't do anything on collecting a hot check and it is a waste of your time.
call the district attorney's office in your city or county. depending on your state laws, you will probably have to send a certified letter...yelling on the phone may make you feel better but legally it is just a waste of time. Send the certified letter IMMEDIATELY...and then start counting the days. It is usually 10 days after he/she receives your demand letter...or more likely when you get the letter back because they would not sign for a certified letter. I send a certified letter and the same exact letter by regular mail. on the certified letter, at the bottom, type COPY SENT BY US MAIL THIS DATE...then if he/she does not sign for the certified letter, you are still covered. If you get the certified letter back as unsigned for, or if they sign for it, 10 days later if you have not received your money, go to the district attorney's office and file a cmoplaint. Be sure and take the check with you. This is now a criminal issue. They can and will arrest the person who wrote the hot check...hope it is over the limit to be a felony in your area. Once you file the complaint with the DA, the whole thing will be handled by them. I can't begin to tell you how many times this happened to me...here is the thing: IF you work as an IC for an out of state company...there is nothing you can do to collect if they don't pay you. IF they give you a hot check, you can prosecute that...but if they just don't pay you, all you can do is file suit in THEIR STATE...not yours...and when you get to court and win, all you get is a piece of paper. Up to you to collect the judgment. If you are an employee and you don't get paid the labor board will collect or close down the business...as an IC...you are just typically screwed.
there has to be a better way to make a living...I really really feel for you.
Ditto! Also add that they ignore e-mails you send and send endless IMs!
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There are a lot of smaller companies out there
That have managed to stay in business for a while because they don't get greedy. They're also the ones who don't really need to advertise because the people they hire usually stay with them for a long time and there isn't a high turnover. I left Transcend for a company that doesn't normally advertise for employees and has been in business for years. They don't supply equipment and don't have a huge tech support team, but all that overhead saving is passed onto the MTs instead of the lion's share going in the owner/CEO/shareholder's pockets. They also see the larger companies investing in VR, but they're just biding the time because they know that sooner or later companies are going to see that VR will go the route of offshore outsourcing. It's not the major wave of the future as some may think because there will ALWAYS be clients that prefer quality over quantity and are willing to pay for it. VR just does not offer the quality that a human can and the way editing is geared towards producing as much as you can to make enough to compensate for the wage cut, the mistakes will abound.
The easiest way to find the companies like this is to post your resume. You don't have to post your name. The companies that pay to see your resume are the only ones that will see it. Let them contact you instead of going for the companies that advertise consistently and are offering big bucks to get you in the door. Usually there is a reason for consistent advertising for employees or offering the bucks to hook you in, and it isn't always because of getting new clients. There ARE still companies out there that will pay for quality instead of quantity and will reward loyalty and experience. Some companies actually DO "get it" and realize that keeping the MTs happy keeps the business running smoothly. The company still makes a profit and has less problems. The problems arise when the companies get bigger, want more, and offer less.
Some smaller companies might. (sm)
Check locally.
HELP!! Looking for a smaller MT compay!
I am looking to work for a smaller MT company. The kind of company where you transcribe the same dr. every day! That sounds so great to me!! Anybody know of any???? If you do work or have worked for a company like this, please tell me likes/dislikes.
Thank you so much!
I wonder if you could try a smaller MTSO? sm
Maybe a smaller company would like the option if you are interested especially in case of emergency and p.r.n. for summer vacations, etc. I think you definitely have something here with what you're asking. I'm just not so convinced a national would be receptive, but who knows?
yes there are; keep looking, try smaller company.
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Smaller companies
have a tendancy to have this problem because some of them tie payment to contractors to payment by their client. This is OK IF it's discussed up front and agreed to by all parties.
Frankly, any company that can't cover $200 payment has no business hiring people of any status (employee/IC).
These companies don't seem to realize, or care? just how critical it is to be paid on time, consistently.
How about going for the smaller ones that don't test at all but pay well :) sm
They are there. You just have to look!
What about starting a little smaller, like the op-ed
The larger a paper you can get your piece accepted by, the better the chance that one of the TV shows might pick it up. Remember, it's not just about MT... our problem is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to America selling itself and it's workers to the lowest bidder. Telling the nation about MTSO lies, scams, bait-and-switch hiring tactics, and sweatshop working conditions would be a very good way for the media to illustrate the SYMPTOMS of a much larger and more pervasive problem.
10.75 cpl National; 11 cpl smaller MTSO. 25 yrs exp. nm
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I have a question.. are smaller transcription
I've just been wondering this because I made the switch last fall from a national to a smaller place, kept a 99-100% accuracy with a national, but never feel good enough for the small one.
Thanks,
Kel
What does one consider a smaller company, 100 MTs, 150 or a lot less? Just curious so I know where
to look.
Smaller company? Not me! Heartland was a
shocker to me!! No thanks! Smaller to me means easier to put on idle status - or lay off!
I don't agree -- some of the smaller great sm
companies find you from your resume. I recently had an offer and accepted a postion with a very small MTSO who saw my resume. If she posted an ad, she'd probably be inundated with tons of resumes, if you can believe what everyone says here on the boards about the amount of responses. Instead, she looks at the qualifications and contacts those who meet her requirements. I suppose if you are currently in a position and afraid to have your employer know you are looking, it could be a sticky situation, but ...... use a different email addy and/or a different ID of some type until you find out.
Bottom line ..... I never say never :-) I feel very fortunate to have fallen into the situation I am in -- a great small MTSO with great accounts, who cares about helping you achieve whatever you want to achieve.
Is Keystrokes smaller than TransTech?
Do they have more MT's than Transtech out of Houston?
You may have to search smaller companies
and look for a few IC jobs. Smaller companies have doctor office transcription and also will assign 2-3 docs. It seems to me that the larger nationals are the ones requiring you do acute care first and foremost, but these are the companies with the larger hospital accounts. Keep checking the job seeker's board for smaller companies.
Another nat'l (smaller sized) just announced they
are going to voice recognition very soon. Pay now 3-4 CPL. I quit MQ for this. I could cry.
Sounds like one of the smaller, new services out there...hmmm...nm
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The larger companies are squeezing out the smaller ones, so they
probably do have 3 new hospitals starting. I have been letting my accounts fade out naturally, not renewing them when contracts come due, not replacing people that quit, etc. I am down to 3 of us, and will be looking to work for a national soon. No more headaches, no more worries about keeping hospitals happy, no more worrying about the financial well-being of my employees. I am done kaput. Finished as an MTSO.
Who do you think will still be around? I am looking at Medware, Execuscribe, Keystrokes, SilentType, Cymed and MDI-MD. Any others? Do you think these will be around and survive? I lost two accounts to Keystrokes and one to Silent Type. Neither was cheaper but the hospitals all felt they were bigger so better. What's up with that?
The smaller companies just can't afford the health
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Can I make the font smaller on this board? Some text is being cut off because it's too big on
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Are TransHealth or Medware considered big nationals or smaller
companies? I'm having trouble sifting through some of these companies and trying to find the smaller ones. Thanks.
You mentioned smaller companies, but MQ is the largest, so do you think thousands will be let go?
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If you want big, move to Philly (3.6 mil); or on a smaller scale, the surrounding suburbs where
you can live as if in the country, but only be minutes away from all the action. Philly really does have it all.
There's a smaller service called Global Transcription in Texas. Had
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Can anyone provide a name of a good smaller company to work for that offers decent benefits..
I want to get away from the "nationals". I know there are smaller transcription companies out there looking for a good MT.. Hopefully someone will have some good advice for me.
Need help with DSS files ?
I am busily updating my resume while my new (NO) Rewards package from MQ sits next to the trash. Looking over ads in the job board, several I am interested said "need software for DSS files." I feel really stupid here and am not sure what is DSS files or the software needed. I am ashamed to ask. I am a good MT but after so long with MQ I have not had to look for a job in many, many years so feel out of the loop so to speak.
Please explain DSS files and what I would need to purchase. Thanks so much.
DSS files
DSS = Digital Speech Standard. Simply the format the voice file is in. Some recorders use memory sticks, memory cards, flash cards, etc. Just depends on what make of hand-held they are using as to what format the voice file is in. As BayGirl said, most software plays them without problem. I use WavPlayer and have not had one I could not play yet, or could not get a free plug-in download to play them.
files
i have about 50 or so left to do, plan on finishing up in the day or two. Did you finish yours?
DCT files
Write to them and tell them that, because I was able to open it, but it had just static no words at all. I wrote to them and they are going to send me the file in a different way or format. So you should write to them as well.
.DCT files
Thanks! Yes, I did e-mail them and technical is suppose to send them a different file. My wave player will not open up .DCT files and the Real Player or Windows Media Player will not play those types of files on my computer. I have tried every way to play it, but no luck. I guess I will just have to be patient.
files
Hi,
Do you have a MQ computer or your own with the DocQScribe expander?
No files
Just to clear this up - no patient files were sent thru the IM, only the setup files, the account instructions, etc. I do think this would be a great company to work for, I just felt like the trainer and I were on different levels and had a little bit of conflict, partly because I don't think I was as computer savvy as she wanted me to be.
Wav files
Has anyone every received a wav file, but was unable to get it to play? I have a wav player, but when I was sent two files to test with I was unable to get the files to play. Any suggestions?
files.......
Make sure the file type (.dss, .wma) is checked on whatever player you use. Sometimes I have gotten these too and for some reason when I went back in my player, the box was unchecked for that file type.
About WAV files.
Same here. I just recently put in application with DTS Medical Transcription. We they had Zip files. Not sure if these are wav files or not. But turned out my computer warned me not to upload them into my system. They were corrupted. Anyway, this is not the first time I have not been able to test for a company because they use wav files. I don't know either what the answer is. I just don't test when companies use these files for testing. Maybe someone else here knows how to handle this.
how many files?
Just curious: How many files do you have to transcribe? And how many minutes of dictation did the entire test end up to be?
What did they want you to do with the files?
Are you testing or is it actual work? Please elaborate!!!
Thanks!
Where did you get the files?
I sent my resume this morning. I guess they get in touch with you via *rude* (lol) e-mail? I made sure to follow the directions!
compressed files
They are much smaller than regular voice files. DocShuttle's wav player will play them.
do they have a particular platform or FTP files?
thanks
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