Thank you for your support.

You know what, I don't understand any of this and kind of confused right now.  But thanks a lot for your support.  I have done cardiology reports for quite a long time and worked at Cardiology Clinic, where that is all I did 8 hours a day, 5 days a week.  This is what they were testing for.  So, I really do believe I did very good on test.  I know all the medications without looking anything up in reference books.  Also I have transcribed hundreds of echocardiograms and stress tests, etc. 

Anyway, I am not going to fret over this.  In fact, Keystrokes just called and would like to offer me a position with their company.  So, who cares about MD-IT.  Also Keystrokes is starting me at higher rate of pay.   Maybe this was a good turn of events that I got turned down by MD-IT, because look what happened.  I believe that sometimes we do not always understand things that happen, but in the long run things usually work out for the best.  I am definitely an optimist in life and try to always look on the bright side.  It helps in this line of work.  

Thank you everybody who had positive things to say and for your support.  

• Testing for MD-IT. - SO
  • Passed their test, had 2nd interview yesterday. Today, - sm
    • Exact same thing happened to me. - Rhonda
      • You know what I think they are looking for? MTs - sm
      • so it seems MD-IT lies in its job postings (sm) - moon1010
  • I would request a copy of the test - kcee
  • Maybe a specialty? - NDMT
  • Advice - Please SM
    • Different take on the meaning of this - It may not mean what you think
      • did what you did... got offered - aa
        • Testing is flawed. - SO
          • wow, I did the abbreviation-thingy too... - aa
      • Thank you for your support. - SO
      • What you are saying does not make any sense. - Please SM
        • Please: you're either very new or very naive - jaded veteran
        • it happens all the time...(sm) - moon1010
      • I agree with the above - McFingers
        • Unbelieveable! - Jumpin Flapjacks!
        • MD-IT - landroverlady

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You sound like you are so happy at your new job.  I am feeling so discouraged at mine and really want to quit.  Do you know if your company is hiring?  I have lots of experience.  Would really love to hear from you either way.

Thanks,

Discouraged Debbie

Are you SERIOUS???  Two years ago they had a terrific support group, now you're lucky if you get called back within half a day...There was one instance where I had to upgrade a program, it was mandatory, and I called support.  This person talked to me and asked to sign on to my computer (standard procedure).  They then asked that I stay nearby my computer in case of questions on their part.  Well, I did that and after an hour and nothing happening, I gave up.  Called shortly after and was told the person was at lunch!!!  Can you believe this???  Mind you, this was one of my days off (I purposely did this because I knew how much work I would lose on one of my regular days).  I was told it would take up to an hour, well after it all had been done, it took over 3!  Yeah, some day off.  It was almost like they were chatting with other people in the office or on the phone, or SOMETHING, cause they would never respond to their prompt for the next step for minutes at a time.  I was very irritated by it.  I absolutely cringe when support is needed at TT and avoid it at all costs!   

I appreciate every kind word.  It helps me knowing that you have all been where I have been. 

I am so fortunate to get the opportunity to work for TransTech.  I have heard so many great things and part of me can't wait to dive in but the other part says don't let go.  I have been so darn loyal to the Q and they never cared. 

I hope Transtech appreciates my loyalty.  I want this to be my last job change! 

Thanks again. 

The first and foremost would be promotion of US-based transcription for US-based patients.  I feel there are major, major privacy issues at hand there, and I would personally have trouble with my personal info being shipped overseas.

Certification I think is very, very debatable.  AAMT has tried to make a standard practice, but really it isn't.  You have to be certified and continue with education to be a nurse because those practices are standard and regulated pretty  much across the board without too much difference.  MTs have to do what the client at the time asks, and there is a ton a variation between companies and clients.  I have worked for a lot of different places and have yet to find one that follows even half of the important rules of the BOS. 

I also think another organization should point out certain advantages to being an MT, at home or otherwise.  AAMT wants you of course to buy books and whatnot from their store, but there are many other resources online that are available to us simply because we are members of the medical field; most are free.  Working at home gets you discounts on things like car insurance (cut mine in half).  There are many advantages to ousourcing companies that hire at-home employees as well which are growing all the time.

I would absolutely participate as much as I can in getting something like this going.  AAMT as decided where they are which is perfectly okay.  They just now need replaced.

Does anybody have any information on People Support?  I see they have several job offers available and I have never heard of them.  Any info would be greatly aprpeciated--good or bad.

and/or participate in UNIONizing?

Serious replies appreciated - on board and/or privately via email.

you with that.  When I switched from MQ to MDI, the tech at MDI converted my files so that I could transfer them.  If you have an MQ computer, I would suggest holding off on turning in a resignation with MQ until you have started at your new place and have a chance to get your files converted. 

Also, in regard to your question above, DSG uses DQS and I think maybe Precyse.  Someone else asked that not long ago - might want to check a related posts search or archives. 

As far as working extra hours, it depends on whether you are employee status or IC/SE.  Most IC/SE will let you work as much as they have available, while employee status may not let you go over 40 hours because they'll have to pay OT.

Good luck.  Hope you get out of the Q soon.  I did and don't regret it once.

Do you think IT support should come from the company you work for, or the account you are working on?

I had a problem over the weekend, could not sign in at all.  I contact tech support at the company, which is always what the lead says to do, and they emailed with with, XXX support desk, that was it!  No explaining why I needed to call them or anything, just those three words.

I have tried calling the account support directly before, its a total joke.  I just gave up and didn't even bother trying.

Personally, I believe the support should come from the company that you work for rather than the account you are working on since there may be more than one and I don't want to chase support people all over the planet.  It has been my experience also that when you contact the account you are treated like a complete idiot and a nuisance and for .0x cpl I really am not inclined to be treated that way!!!

Just wondering what everyones thoughts were on this.

The next generation won't need to support us because according to Obama's health care plan we will die earlier as they will be restricting medications, tests and procedures the older a person gets.

They haven't been worried about the American MT in years.  I used to be a member and a CMT, and was on the State Board of Directors of AAMT in my state.  Almost all the folks at the national level work for companies that offshore and most are Indian owned.  In fact, to be politically correct, most of them welcome the Indian MTs with open arms.  I saw this with my own eyes at several AAMT Annual Conferences.  They must be worried about losing their own jobs.  That's the only thing that could spark an interest of AHDI to suddenly try to save American jobs.  Sorry if I'm cynical, but I've been with 2 companies that were bought up by Indians and then I was out a job.  AAMT/AHDI didn't care then and I really doubt they care now.

You have no heart!  How can you be so degrading to a fellow coworker...  are you a brown noser for Keystrokes or what?  The poor thing needs the 30 bucks - no one knows until we walk in another man's shoes what they have to deal with on this God's green Earth. 

The fair thing to have done would be for keystrokes to eat it and take it out the next pay after a fair warning has been given.  Geez.... that's all she meant by the post and I don't even work there.  But then again, these companies always seem to somehow get the muffin top and we get the muffin stub, huh? 

As far as pay goes, almost all companies will go ahead and pay out the money they owe their workers before the pay date if it falls on a weekend and not after the pay date which is just plain wrong...  bad mark on keystrokes... too bad, so sad....  all these MTSOs seem to be just alike...  never for the MT; just themselves.