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I am totally new to the at home transcription profession.  I found someone to type for but when she sent me the file, .dss, it didn't play on Express Scribe.  Now, I have been on their forums and tried ALL of the suggestions and nothing worked.  Apparently it has something to do with the way the new version of ES interacts with XP or something.  So I found a DSS Player Lite at Olympus and it played the file, but ofcourse there wasn't any foot controls or speed, et cetera.  I was just wondering if there are possibly other, preferablly free or cheap, software programs that I can use to play these DSS files.  I have another person I will be transcribing for as well but I guess she uses a different file format so I am hoping that it will play with ES. I am just so frustrated and don't know what to do to get started making some money.  Can anybody help me??       

Thanks!!

Just curious how others do this and if they find it difficult?

To be exact, it is $12253.21.  In addition, I also have a $4403 check from her awaiting clearance so total due is 12253 + 4403 = $16656

I have her complete address and phone number and I am seriously thinking about going to Ohio and filing a law suit.  She never picks the phone.  It's always answering machine.

I have just about completed one of the two long-term MT courses.  I have begun to look for jobs and find that even with the course training I am still such a rookie.  I have found a few short-term jobs but really need full time soon.  I am wondering if there are any small MT companies out there that would consider hiring me (I will work cheap to learn) and mentor me until I am competent?  I understand that some take a cut from your line rate to mentor and I can live with that.  Any feed back will be appreciated.

J

After 24 years I am just so thoroughly BORED with it!  It is all I can do to sit here all day and do this.  I have stayed with it all these years because where else can I make this kind of money?  But I wish I had learned to do something else.  Does anyone else feel this way?

Are over the counter drugs capitalized? Example: "Unisom"

Thanks

Verizon DSL has 2 plans a "starter plan" with 768 Kbps/128 Kbps and a "power plan" with 3 Mbps/768 Kbps.  This all means nothing to me .  It might as well be in another language.  Is the "starter plan" enough for VR work or do I need the expensive "power plan"?

Thanks

Very thick- Latin accent.  Under THROAT:  s/l Injected post-pharyngeal streaking.

makes no sense to me, any guesses?

TIA!

Sunny

I am interested in becoming an MTSO, specifically for Radiology reports.  My question is for an MTSO or anyone who would have the knowlege that I need for getting started in this business.   I have decided to start with very small hospitals, but have  questions.  Here goes..... How would you connect to their computer system in order to do their work? Please be very detailed.  What questions regarding this should I ask them ?  Should I expect to spend money on my end or is this something they provide? Is this something I should be very knowlegeable about  beforehand and if so where would I get that information as I am not computer savvy outside of working for someone else.   Also, are there specific kinds of contracts that I should use for hospitals?  Should I get an attorney to do the contract?  I would like to be extremely professional in aspect of my business and any information I could get would be very helpful.  Thank you.

Does anyone know where I can get a manual for my DVI system type LFH 4020/80D?  I cannot find mine and I am not sure where to get a replacement.  I need to program it for a second clinic and am not sure how.

Thanks,

Mariah

if this sounds like a potentially good deal. 

There's a hospital job open in my area that I think I'm going to apply for. I've talked to a friend who works there, and this is what I know so far.

Can work at home after ? time at the hospital.  ChartScript.  Lanier C-Quence.  1200 day quota paid at .09 cpl, then lines 1201 and up paid at .11 cpl.  Family insurance coverage is $105 per 2 weeks, and dental is $27 per 2 weeks.  They have vision but not sure of price.  Medical insurance is a $250 deductible but then they pay 90%.  You get your medications from the hospital pharmacy, and they are 10% of cost, and you don't have to meet the deductible for them to be paid for. PTO is paid hourly but not sure how much - varies person to person, I guess.  Hospital has choice of a 401K matched up to 5%, or a 403b and a pension plan (I don't know what this is).  Also 2 weeks vacation and 7 holidays for the first 5 years, then 3 weeks vacation and 7 holidays. 

What do you all think of this?  It sounds good to me but is the software productive and the dictation system reliable, in your experience?  Thanks!

I have an Infinity foot pedal with USB port, but no software to go with it.  When I bought the thing, did not realize software was not included with the pedal as job I ordered for fell through in the interim.  I now went to use the pedal and realize there is no software to put into my computer so the foot pedal is recognized.

ANY HELP...suggestions...please.

Tiffin

Have a question regarding putting in instant text. I dont use macros, but we use autotext. We have several radiology macros that need to be put into the computer and am unsure how to go about doing it. Each doc has the same type of reports, CT Head, pelvis, abdomen, or CT chest, then just plain chest, other types of X-ray reports.

What I need to know is a short hand type of Expander to type so that the macros come up. If I put in the name of the doc with say XXXXCT then how can I change it up for each type of dictation.

I hope someone can help me. I am at a loss with this trying to figure out a nice short hand for this.

z

Hi:

Can we list names of clinics/doctors here who have not paid their invoices as a warning to other MTSO who may unfortunately take on their account and run into the same problem?

Looking forward to your reply....

I had this in the past and loved it, but now I don't seem to find it.  Do they not make this any longer? If not, what seems to be a good replacement that you use?  I need to update my reference books.

Thanks.

I just finished my medical transcription course and got certified.  Is it always going to be this hard to find a job.  Everyone wants experience. How do I get experience, if noone will give me a chance?  Does anyone have suggestions how to get my first job?  Please help!

I always get a craving for candy corn this time of year!

what is the "verbal" test entail for transcription radiology?

Sheri, I just wanted to let you know that I have not received an e-mail giving me a chance to draw from the gift bag.  I made a donation using paypal on December 2nd and have not heard anything.  I do have the reference number for verification.