Any testing sites out there to access the files w/o logging in? Just

• Any testing sites out there to access the files w/o logging in? Just - looking for practice for someone. Thx. NM
  • I saw saw one recently; I think it was Nicholas - MEME
  • How is she going to practice? Does she have - something that will play the files? nm
    • She uses Express Scribe. I'm trying to mentor a little bit by - having her keep practicing. NM
  • Supposedly these are sample dictations. - Me
    • Thanks! I'll check it out. nm - Helping my NuB. :) NM
  • Might try Simple FTP....sm - AllieCat
    • I'm not looking for software. Just want some test files for someone to - practice on while job hunting, a NuB. NM
    • She is wanting to take a transcription test without - my 2 cents
      • You're correct. Thanks! I found 2 on the SOAP transcription site - so far. NM

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I recently applied to a company and ran into a really difficult problem.  When I was sent the files for testing, they were first in "DSS".  The dictators were two different ESL's, but the problem was not so much them as the quality of the sound.  The company must have gotten the same response from everyone, because they then decided to send them using "MP3".  (I am not at all versed in technical stuff, but my computer person helped me and he also told me the quality was really bad.)  There is no way I would want to work for a company with that kind of a problem right off the bat.

Can someone please tell me what I should be looking/asking for?  I have worked in Escription and could hear beautifully.  The same with Meditech.  (Both of these were through hospitals.)  Are these what are called a "platform"?  I would really like to know what I can or should put in a resume or letter-of-interest just to head off these disappointments.  Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Ludi

I have a new client that would like to use his PDA and send me the voice files through email.  I am confused to what programs I need to acquire in order for this procedure to be HIPPA compliant and also to work smoothly. Will Express Scribe work for the voice files and transciption?  I will also need an FTP site, correct?  What reasonable and user friendly FTP sites do you recommend? 

Thank you for any and all advice!     

Express Scribe Transcription Playback Software

This software works as a transcriber that downloads into your computer and allows you to receive files and use your footpedal.  I have used it a lot when applying for jobs and testing, especially because I can then use my footpedal and not my keyboard to advance the sound files.  This is a free download too, so use it if you have to.  I highly recommend it.....

This is the link for the site to download it for free -

http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/

Every orthopedic test imaginable.

http://www.mtaccstudent.com/Articles2/OrthopedicTests.htm

This site has a free ABCZ Expander system.

This site has free software.....There is Stedmans Ortho Word Book program on there amount other great software. 

http://www.4shared.com/dir/3130156/34dfa22c/Medical_Transcription.html

Good luck

no matter what a company wants, be it ESL specialist, etc., the best test to give ANY applicant is one that is not planned, one given right on the spot, verbal, one that has not been scheduled so the person has had no time to get nervous, but throw about 15-20 questions at them, general knowledge for their level of skill, and it can tell you wonders about their knowledge that is retained!! I actually find that the retention rate of folks hired this way is actually higher than intense testing given by some of these larger national companies.  We all know that it takes sometimes a couple of weeks for even the best MTs to understand (I am speaking of the ESLs or bad dictators).  There are some companies that give these as tests and what does that tell?  Tells nothing and means nothing!  Some of these that do well on these actually cannot do the work.  How do we know that these folks have not actually had someone else do the test for them?

I find the best way is to pull a pop test on the spot in the middle of the interview and it works!  Don't ever give the same questions to two separate applicants.  Have a database of questions to pull from.  Score from the ones you ask and move on from there.  If the person cannot do the work, you know it in a day. 

I believe it was the old EDiX that used to give over the phone questions, but they still scheduled this and people had time to get nervous.  This way there is no time and well, you would be surprised at what folks actually do know...and in some cases...what folks actually do not know when given multiple choice, but to me this is an excellent way of testing, takes very little time, which I personally consider to be too valuable to waste 3-4 hours on a test, which someone who is experienced and has worked for 10 to 15 years in the field should not be required to do anyhow, should not be asked to do.  When you have worked 12 hours during that day for a company (and some have), why should they have to take 4 hours to do a test?!

Think about it!!

I have recently spoken to other recruiters from other companies and they have agreed with me on this and I hope it catches on because it certainly is less time consuming and tells you all you need to know without giving them the actual work to do.

I have a Voice Solutions dictation system that will happily convert DS4000 voice files to digital when they are downloaded (wave files). However, it will not recognize any other files for conversion. I had a physician download .WAM files from his DS-30 and my dictation system would not convert it. Anyone have any suggestions?  I would greatly appreciate any input.

Thanks!!!

What do you mean you have no program to access them?

Why can't you just do a file search?

In my past dial-up days, I used pay phones and calling cards to upload/download work. It is so much easier to connect to the Internet than it used to me because wireless access points are everywhere! (I am an IC and download voice file; I don't have to be connected to a system to receive work so if that is your situation, you may not find it as easy to work on the road.)

Depending on what wireless card you have, you can either use that software or Windows to find a wireless network to access the 'net. I've hit access points in campgrounds (that's our big pasttime), from parking lots at community colleges, hotels, libraries, Panera, McDonald's and even open home networks from the grocery store parking lot.

Your BIGGEST issue in all of this, however, is security. Make sure that you're using encryption to both send and receive; a VPN client is even better if your company has that set up.

You may want to buy an AC/DC power converter (about $35 at Wal-Mart) that plugs into your car's lighter. You then plug your computer's power cord into the unit for power.

Footpedals can be optional, depending on your software. I know that with ExpressScribe you can use the F keys to control playback, etc.

What you're thinking of doing may be more stressful to you than you think. The price for the high-speed Internet would certainly be worth it.

We went on a cruise in April and I did not even think of work.  It would not have been financially beneficial.  I would have paid more in internet fees than I would have been making.  I would just go and enjoy yourself. 

What can anyone tell me about Digital Access Transcription as a company?  I searched the Archives and came up with nothing.  I have not gone to the "other site" yet.  Just wondering in looking for different companies and what they have to offer pros and cons.

thanks

I am currently living in rural Iowa, and my only options for Internet access right now are dial-up (can you say S-L-O-W ?) and satellite.  I know I can get HughesNet and WildBlue.  My questions are:

1.  Are there any other providers I may have missed?

2.  Anyone have experience with HughesNet or WildBlue or any other satellite access for MT work?

I have to make a decision on this within the next week or two, so any help would be much appreciated.

nm