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I have been working for a company for 15 years doing it the old way - i.e., tapes and printing, that has just been sold to an online company. We have a meeting with them - what questions should I ask? Terms like "platform", "expanders", etc., are Greek to me. Thanks.

Hi,

  Just wondering if anyone out there has used this system for transcribing radiology reports and if you could tell me about it, such as ease of use, likes dislikes, line counts, etc.

Mimi

Hi, does anyone know any facts about oracle transcription (OCI).  Is there enough work?  How is the sound quality?

Thanks

What would you do if a former employer would not return emails or calls about paying your last 2 invoices.  I got fired a couple of days ago because this megalomaniac, micromanaging owner obviously had her feathers ruffled when I pointed out that I am an IC, not an employee.  She lashed out in obviously the worst possible way by firing me and telling me that I was uninformed, that she has worked in this business blah, blah, blah and I haven't appreciated her expertise and tutelage (even though I have 14 years experience and ANYWHERE I've worked, I am off QA almost immediately and always complimented on my work!).  I say this latter and, please, I know, I should have left a long time ago, because I thought, any time now, I'll be off QA - the job paid 11 cents with spaces, 55 character lines - I was on QA for at least 3 months, which was ridiculous because on several instances I had to correct them when they'd send me corrections!  Sorry for venting - still steaming!  Back to the question at top if you could, thanks. 

When companies state no overseas applications or solicitations does that include Overseas Military?? I have DSL and we have a US Post office here on base. Curious cause i'm about to start school and want to know it wont be wasted while we are stationed overseas.

Thanks!

that was an ad in the job seeker's board.  UN-freakin' believable.

My granddaughter was typing on my laptop today. She must have hit a key or combination of keys because now when I need to use the j, k, l, m, u, i, o or p keys, instead of getting the wanted letter I get the 1 under the j or 2 under the k, etc. Anyone know how I can correct this? I can get the desired letter if I press the Fn key simultaneously as the desired letter. Help.

When using Escription how do I get the playback to rewind 2-3 seconds when I release the foot pedal?  So when I stop and restart it will replay a few word rather than starting out exactly from where I released the pedal? 

I'm hoping this makes sense.

I am looking for other Transcriptionist that have cardiology and sleep study backgrounds. I am a newer MT, I am starting a cardiology and sleep study transcription account next week and have never transcribed for this specialty.

I wanted to know if there are specific word books or websites that you find helpful and are there specific things that you could tell me about the specialty that may help me?

I would appreciate any feedback

Thanks,

Angie

I am re-posting this because it got deleted with an earlier thread that was deleted. I had wrote it in response to a rather angry post.   I am not re-posting this to be argumentative with anyone, just because I feel I need to get it off my chest so to speak. So here goes...

Maybe I am the only one, but do we really have to bash each other on spelling errors or typos when we post on this board? I get so tired of worrying about what I type in a message on here because inevitably someone will point out what is spelled wrong or some grammar issue or whatever. After typing for 8 hours a day and having to be perfect, this board should be a SAFE place to get support, encouragement, or help not some kind of place for some people to get their kicks on feeling superior to someone else. Yes spelling and grammar should be second nature to us and it is VERY important, but I don't get paid to proof my posts nor do I really care to. Just my 2 cents here.

I have a digital call in dictation system that is less than 2 years old that has given me nothing but problems from day one.  It has already blown 2 speech boards and a new one has to be put in.  I purchased an insurance policy for it but the company is giving me a large hassle.  I currently have a loaner system that is also acting up.  I was wondering if anyone can recommend any Internet-based call in systems that doctors could use by calling in on an 800 number and something that is easy to use and maintenance free from my end.  I have always used a computer based call in system but it is very expensive to maintain with phone lines, etc.  I am looking to get something fast that I can have set up as a backup in case my loaner also breaks down.  I am a novice as far as Internet systems go.  Thanks for any help or information about a company that you could recommend.

I just tried my new laptop with all my peripherals; everything works except the footpedal.  Laptop is Toshiba; foot pedal is an Infinity IN-USB-1.  I plugged it in cold (as the others) and have no clue what to do or if it needs replaced, what to replace it with.  Can anyone help?

thanks a whole lot.

I was reading on another board...   The problem with the larger companies was switching from account to account to account.  However, learning the account specifics (or at least printing them so you can refer to them) should not be that hard.  I want to know what is so hard about jumping around? I work 7 accounts as an Editor and never have been able to figure this particular "gripe" out.  Docs are docs are docs.  No matter what hospital they are at.  Reports don't change that much.  How hard is to jump from to another? I just don't see why this is such a problem.  Your paycheck should not be an issue, because as an MT you should be able to transcribe any doc out there.  If you really have an issue with this, you might want to rethink what you do for a living.

But in saying the above, just for a note, I don't understand these MTs that can only do 800-1000 lines in 8 hours either.

I am an older MT (16 years) and have had to do all of it.  Never thought once about any of it except do my best at it, learn from it and then excel at it. 

I know there are many messages on the subject, but am getting tired of putting up with SS bull and would like to know of  for. 

I will have 1 year of experience in March.  I'm tired of my line counts never adding up and the differences in the way QA corrects things so I never know which way I'm supposed to do things.  It never fails that I can be making 100% on most everything I do, but when it comes audit time they can find things that bring my audit score to 1 or 2 percentage points below the required 98%. 

If there is a company out there that does not require weekends I would love to know as I don't have anybody to watch my 4 and 5 year olds every other weekend. 

I'm sorry, I know this is not a grammatically correct message as I am very upset and just want out.  The only problem is that I have nowhere to go once I do get out so I need a new job first.

Thank you in advance for all of your help.

you have one doctor that you have every day unless he's on vacation, the doctor uses a lot of the same phrases constantly, usually does 900 or so lines a day, and it only takes you about 3 hours to do his work?  I have one like this.  He's an ESL and does have an accent but I understand him perfectly.

Also have another account, same situation but instead of clinic notes is an endocrine doctor dictating letters to referring physicians.  Again ESL but I can understand him perfectly.  I have to put in addresses but I just make macros for all of them so after a while I have most of the addresses he uses.  Again, 8 cpl and I average 250 to 300 lph.  Usually 900 to 1000 lpd.  Is that so bad?

I guess it would be different if you had a bunch of different doctors but doing the some ones every day you get used to them.

Work was getting a little low for the national that I have been with for 2 years now so I thought I'd put my feelers out and tested with another company.

Two days later I got a message on my answering machine:

"Hi this is no name from company X. We have received your inquiry and your test results and would like to speak with you as soon as possible regarding a position that we have available with our company that suits your needs."

First I didn't like her tone of voice, second I didn't like the fact that she left a message about this on my answering machine that has the generic message "hello, nobody is available to take your call" 

In the meantime, work picked up and I really don't want to start over someplace new so I just erased the message and moved on. TWO days later I get an email from the same woman who left the message that said: "Thank you for your application. We have reviewed your test results and have found that we have candidates that are more suitable to our needs."

I laughed so hard and realized at that point that I'm better off where I am.

Dictated by a resident...

He is currently receiving Keflex for a "spider bite" that he received from his primary care physician.

Anyone have information on Allstate Transcription and having to go through AIM for $99. for mentor program? Recent newbie here, got a list from several MT's.....applying at all of them......but Allstate says I have to go through mentor program for $99 with AIM.....is this a legit thing?   Please someone, have an answer or two for me....hubby concerned about the paying for mentoring......???????

Which is the latest and best Stedman's electronic dictionary to get?

There's one on Amazon for 44.98 that includes a book and a CD-ROM.

http://www.amazon.com/Stedmans-Medical-Dictionary/dp/0781733901/ref=pd_bbs_sr_1/102-2847481-2148145?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1180728177&sr=8-1

Then, there's one on the Stedman site for 99.95, but it's only a CD-ROM.

http://stedmans.com/product.cfm/528/210

Which of these (or another?) is the best one to get?

I got an e-mail with an attachment for a typing test.  When I opened the attachment I took about a second and screen went into my player but the job was not there to transcribe.  I never had this happen before.  I was resent the attachment and the same thing happened.  I have had problems before with the foot pedal working but also had the voice portion so was still able to test.  Any suggestions ?  TIA.

So, thus far NONE of us transcriptionists, ICs and employees alike, have received pay from D&L.  We have had the PA Labor and Industry Board on their asses - they received over 40 complaints about D&L in a 24-hour period.  The owners are saying now that they are going to have everyone's checks sent by week's end...the COUNTLESS people who had bounced checks from D&L first, the employees second, and us ICs third.  IF ANY OF YOU HAVE SEEN THEIR ADS AND APPLIED, BEWARE!!!  THEY REGULARLY BOUNCE CHECKS, THEY DON'T PAY YOU FOR YOUR WORK, AND THEY LIE AND CHEAT PEOPLE OUT OF THEIR MONEY.  After all the negative messages posted here and elsewhere about this company, if you read this and still go to work for D&L, you deserve to get screwed as badly as you most assuredly will. 

shift key on the righthand side of the keyboard.  I keep hitting the keys beside or below it.  Do you eventually get used to it?  Right now I am looking at the Goldtouch and the Kinesis Maxium.   Would appreciate anyone's input.