To correct answers above, they do supply
Posted By: stroker on 2008-01-14
In Reply to: Some answers... - MT1
C-phone and/or foot pedal. They do not supply computer. I was hired less than 2 months ago and they provided equipment and had placed an order for more so doesn't sound like they are phasing that out. Starting pay for everyone is 8 cpl and after 90 days is reevaluated based on quality and difficulty of the account and can go as high as 9.5 cpl. You should receive a letter via e-mail stating this when you get a response to your resume. I don't know when the instituted this as cpl varied at one time.
They use ShortHand as an expander. You can download a 30-day trial from the ShortHand website and KS can give you a key to make it permanent.
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no answers, but correct, not out of Amherst office.
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They pay better than that now. They do not supply PC
but just like all the other companies, they do require Tues-Sat or Sun-Thurs. They are nice people to work for. I have been there a few weeks.
They do supply equipment for a (sm)
nominal lease fee. No weekends unless you want to work them.
which companies supply pc's
Does anyone know which transcription companies who supply the pc's offer good line rates and are good to work for? I am almost burned out trying to find a good company to work for.
yes, they do supply the computer, but
it'll tke them FOREVER to get it out of your house when/if you quit. I quit in Feb. and am STILL looking at that stupid machine. I still continue to get company emails, my emails go unanswered.... Communication is severely lacking, always was IMO....
OSi used to supply computers - not sure if they still do
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They only supply the tower. Nothing else. nm
Do they supply C-phone?
NM
do they supply computers?
nm
Will they supply a computer? Then
If they supply computer equipment, then that could be a reason. So far the only company that ever asked me for permission to do a check is a company that would have supplied the hardware. Otherwise, I have never heard of a company wanting to check a credit report.
Do they not supply another account if you run out? (NM)
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Did everyone have to supply their own computer?
I had to turn down a job because I did not have XP on my personal computer. I only spoke to one supervisor via email and she said I needed my own PC.
Does anyone know where to find a good deal on XP?
Thanks.
Do you have to supply your own computer?
When I applied I was told I needed my own computer with XP. The computer I have, XP I do not. I cannot seem to find XP for a reasonable price either. Is this still what they ask for or has it changed?
Thanks
they supply the cphone, but...sm
the accounts they have with C-phones are really AWFUL!
Supply and Demand?
I would wonder if it's not more an issue of most MTs wanting to use their on computers. My Mom, sister, and I all are transcriptionists and there's no way we'd work on anyone else's computer. First, I've got to have my laptop. I don't want a big, clunky desktop taking up space in my house. We already have 4 other laptops anyway (we homeschool). There isn't any room for anything else. Also, I've got to be able to work anywhere I happen to be. I have a strict 8-hour shift but that doesn't mean I have to be home to work. I'd be too nervous traveling as much as I do with someone else's equipment.
Supply and demand
This is what drives wages more than anything ,and because of offshoring and VR, demand is down. Don't know about supply, but the schools keep cranking out MTs, so it's probably pretty steady. As long as MTSOs have a large pool of MTs to choose from, downward pressure on wages will continue. Has nothing to do with what we think we are worth. Companies will only pay what they have to pay. This is true in every industry.
they supply you with everything - you are not allowed to use your personal
computer for their work. Be forewarned - When you get their equipment, do not play or surf the internet for anything other than work related. They do monitor it. Use your own personal computer for personal emails and surfing outside of work related things.
any companies supply computers for ICs? - nm
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Their job is to supply the work, my job is to transcribe it!
Supply me with work and let me do my job! I am keeping up my end of the deal.
Do they supply/lease computers? NM
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companies that supply computer
Are there any good companies that allow part time work and furnish the computer, also?
yes they do, everything you need computer wise they supply. sm
very friendly user platform, pay always on time and correct, great bosses, great benefits, great sound quality, great QA people, all around a great place to work. Come on over to Webmedx. You will be glad you did.
Maybe they can supply you with the right copy of word.
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Does Focus infomatics always supply
computers to MTs who work for them? I ask because I'd rather use my own computer. I'm a little leary of hooking up someone else's computer to mine even with a router. I don't want the risk of any viruses or company Spyware or anything like that affecting my own personal computer. Can anyone shed some good light on this matter? Thanks in advance for your help. God Bless.
Does etrans supply the computer? TIA
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Webmedx does supply an expander, it is
ShortHand. I never worked for MQ and I've been gone from Webmedx for a month, but I left because there was consistently no work on any of my accounts. One day I got 4 reports all day long and that was sitting in front of the computer for an entire 12-hour shift and checking every few minutes. There was plenty of work on some accounts, but I was told I couldn't work on them.
They have their own platform called Enterprise and I there were several issues with slowness, it locking up, losing reports, etc. They kept updating promising fixes but I never saw any positive results. They had production tiers, but because of so many problems with the account and lack of work there was no way to reach them. I believe they have restructured the way it is done though so it may be easier now, provided there is work.
I am no fan of Webmedx, but from what I've read about MQ there is no way I would consider them. Check the archives or read the MQ board here.
MDI doesn't supply a computer,
so you have to have your own. I take it your current company does supply your computer, in which case - yes - you should use your own computer.
Which companies supply computer? sm
Looking for a dependable company that supplies the computer and everything you need. Are there any ones left?
Thanks.
They use Dictaphone's ExText and will supply the pedal. nm
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MDI-FL has India contact they supply work to. nm
nm
Do they still supply the puter with Lotus Notes on it? nm
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Will TransTech supply a computer if needed?
Also, who is the pay at Transtech and how often are you paid?
They do supply standard, but I have connected my IBM keyboard.
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What type of software is required at TT and what do they supply? nm
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A company is not required to supply anything to an employee. The problem sm
is when ICs are supplied with equipment; they cannot be supplied with anything or they are employees.
Other professions need to have their own equipment, references, etc. This is not just in transcription.
I was told when I applied that if you need a computer KS will supply you with one, you then make pay
until it is paid off! Not a bad deal, and a good way to get a new computer.
did you have to purchase equipment for this service to work or do they supply - nm
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All good. Computers they supply $20 PP. Average pay, but GREAT support!
Work load consistent. Nothing bad at all to say. LOVE THEM!
What is their policy with regard to weekend work, and do they supply equipment?
Thanks.
Axolotl employees....Is the computer keyboard they supply ergonomic or standard?
I am scheduled to start in about a month and am trying to prepare. Thanks!
Diskriter and Precyse supply puters. Opti-Script in Penn. used to, and Charts in Time (CIT) in Fla.
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They do overstaff with incompetent people, run out of work, then lose accounts to other companies. They didn't care if I starved, so I left. My accuracy rate was near perfect. Don't know what their problem is.
Well that answers everything!
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Software is free, yes they have a word expander. They do not, however, pay for spaces and it is based on a 65 character line. The manager I spoke with and the hiring person were very very nice, but the training lady was extremely rude, short, and acted like it was just killing her to even set up training. It was because of the training lady I didn't accept the PT job with them.
Their benefits were okay as well.
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Yes. I have a fairly steady supply of work. I haven't run out of work in a long time. A few years anyway. Sometimes it's low but I haven't completely run out.
As far as flexibility. They are pretty flexible as long as you don't abuse it and let your team leaders know what is going on. If you have to leave in the middle of a shift you should let them know when you are leaving and when you will be back.
After all, they still have to cover STATs and when someone isn't working when they should be, they will have to scramble to find someone to do STATs when they come up.
Unfortunately, they are tightening the reins a little bit on the flexibility because some people abuse it. I haven't had any trouble though.
Some answers for you.
StenTel is a franchise organization. Someone buys a franchise from them and then run it pretty much as they choose. When I worked for StenTel out of Springfield , Massachusetts (who designed the StenTel system and then began the franchise), the pay was low and work sporadic. I don't know of all of their franchises offshore or not, but if they do, then you can bet the work will be only the very toughest reports and nasty dictators. The office I worked for only hired IC status, but like I said, each franchise is run differently.
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No equipment rental fee - new Dell with flatscreen (nice equipment) and they provide foot pedal. Need DSL or cable - they do not reimburse. All internet based. I do acute care, so don't know about radiology. Line rate for acute care is not the highest, but there is a good incentive. I believe the pay is biweekly but not sure (I am an employee of the hospital through Diskriter, so I get paid directly from the hospital and pay dates are different).
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Part-time with them, I believe, is anything less than 32 hours. I don't know how they handle IC, but would venture to say they would not require anything of you the Dept. of Labor would frown upon. There are 2 platforms, one is Merit (very easy to learn and user-friendly); the other, I believe, is ExText, but I don't know anything about it. I do not know of ANY account they have that uses VR.
HTH. Good luck.
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I am new to the company, working on neuro, Touchtype platform, and seem to be pretty slow due to entering demographics, switching from screen to screen to enter and find information such as doctor name, patient number, etc, etc, etc. I was wonder if Vscript was better and it sounds like it is. Maybe I should ask them about that.
Are you on the east coast? I am in OK. Kinda' rainy here today.
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My supervisor is in Louisville. My account is in California.
I've never faxed anything to them so I don't know if they have a fax #. I pasted my resume in an email and sent it to them.
Good luck.
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Deventure - you don't buy anything. No contribution to retirement. No bonuses that I am aware of.
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