Is there a way to synchronize keystrokes with cursor blink?
Posted By: Trying to figure this out on 2005-11-17
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It seems as if my Keystrokes are made but the cursor landing the typed letter on the screen are not in time, if that makes sense. It does not happen in wordpad just in the Meditech portion of my program.
I went into control panel and adjusted cursor blink but then it was worse, adjusted time to "fast" on the slide scale but that also made it worse. Am I doomed to the fact that when I hit a key, the character I typet will appear in a nanosecond as opposed to immediately?
Thank you!
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The report comes up and you listen and hope the cursor down SM
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Keystrokes. sm
I know that they have gotten beat up on here lately and had good posts too, but I think that each company is different for each person. I have found a permament place, as long as they stay this way or improve. I am treated fairly, paid well and on time. I am left alone as long as I do what I commit to. This is a perfect situation for me, but to each his own.
Try Keystrokes
They may have radiology positions open.
Keystrokes
Viki,
I sent you some info via email. Check your email.
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Keystrokes
Do you mind e-mailing me please?
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Does anybody know about the company called Keystrokes Transcription Service, Inc out of Illinois? Am thinking about working for them.
Keystrokes, MDI-MD
to name a couple.
Keystrokes
This company always pays on time and in general is easy to work for. QA and TAT are big priorities as in most every other company, but also they try to keep their employees happy. They also do not offshore and pay is good.
Keystrokes
I have applied to Keystrokes over three weeks ago for radiology positions. Unless they are not happy with my work, could anyone tell me why they continue to advertise for 30, 60, however many openings they have? What gives with them? Any input would be appreciated. Thanks.
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Hi:
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Hope this helps.
Does Keystrokes run this place? nm
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I am considering applying to Keystrokes for a MT job as I see they are advertising for a variety of MTs. Has anyone here had any experience with them or know anything about this company.
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Saving Keystrokes
I did just purchase this book and think it has substantial advice/ideas and with a little reprogramming of my brain I think it will pay off greatly in the long run. I don't see how a line count can't be increased with using the short cuts shared in the book. I'm not disappointed with the book.
KEYSTROKES-YOUR OPINION
I AM INTERESTED IN APPLYING FOR A POSITION WITH KEYSTROKES. CAN ANYONE PROVIDE ME WITH SOME INFORMATION ON KEYSTROKES? DO THEY HAVE STEADY RADIOLOGY ACCOUNTS AND HOW IS THE STAFF?
THANKS FOR ANY INFORMATION YOU CAN PROVIDE!!!-
Keystrokes is good. nm
Keystrokes is the best out there for radiology. They may have some sm
negative posts here but I love radiology and they are the best that I have found with plenty of work.
ks is Keystrokes, an MT company.
Lots and lots of abbreviations, most if you think about it will are obvious -
nt - no text
KWIM - know what I mean
ITA - I totally agree
HTH - hope this helps
Saving Keystrokes
I probably don't type as fast as most of you, but our company set a standard of 160 lph, and said that the national average is 175. Since adding shortcut keystrokes, I have gotten my production counts up to an average of 179 now. I got a lot of this information from you girls - reading your comments, and now have just gotten the book "Saving Keystrokes" as I want to keep adding more. If you add a few each week, you can build up your production. I was at about 130-150, depending upon how the doctors dictated that day - one is much more challenging!
nope...Keystrokes...
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Keystrokes does not offshore
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Spheris v Keystrokes
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Keystrokes has an ad on the job seeker's
board. It pays 8 cpl. You should check it out. I'm not sure if they do voice recognition, but if you can avoid those companies that do, you'll make better wages on straight transcription. Just send your resume to some of the companies that are advertising and see what pans out. Decide a rate for yourself and don't accept anything lower than that. Decide if you want employee status or IC/statutory. 
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Hello to everyone!
I read so many positive comments about Keystrokes and am interested in applying.
I was wondering in anyone knew the following:
What is the minimum daily requirement for full-time employees?
Are they flexible with schedules?
All positive comments appreciated..........please no slamming!
Thanks to everyone!
Oh, God forbid we get an extra two keystrokes
pretty obvious what side of the fence they're on
Call Lee at Keystrokes. She's a nice gal.
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You can program keystrokes into your shortforms. sm
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I cannot say about their other work though. My checks were correct except once, and it was fixed within 2 days. My direct deposit has been on time all but one one time and that was one day and we got an email about it beforehand and knew that it was going to be late and why (the payroll person entered the direct deposit posting date wrong). The only other check problem (not really a problem) I ever had was that I got a double deposit but it was taken back out within a few days.
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Does Keystrokes hire PT radiology MTs?
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GOODCO could you tell me how to get in touch with GTN and keystrokes. sm
I also am looking for a good company to go with for IC status. Thank you I would really appreciate it. Have a good day.
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reply to wondering about keystrokes
I transcribed radiology for Keystrokes, just watch your pay very close, the guy who does payroll tries to say he was given the wron information, etc!! They do NOT pay on time at all!! Just be aware of that if you decide to work for them. They are not good at giving feedback either! Of course you could look at it like no news is good news too!!
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