Keystrokes has many C-phone accounts and the
Posted By: me on 2008-03-27
In Reply to: Long distance question - Mattie
owner of the company uses Comcast, and has for many months without any issues. There are others who have used it as well without any problems. I used TWC as Comcast isn't available in my area. I questioned them several times to be sure it would be truly unlimited LD and for the few months I used it I had no problems.
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Keystrokes has accounts that do not require ULD. Some do, some don't. nm
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Keystrokes is hiring due to new accounts. I trained on one of them on sm
Thursday as a backup to my main account. I have been there for nine months and have been very happy with the change. There are a lot of posts in the archives; use your own judgement. It has been a good company for me.
I use my C-phone for 2 different accounts - sm
For the one, speed functions are programmed into the smaller buttons. With the second one I push 6 to increase and 9 to decrease.
Hope this helps.
How about zillions of accounts. MQ has these accounts so overloaded even the new hires dont have any
work. I would love to read some of these reports and then they expect perfect QA and no blanks. Did they lose their minds completely.
The accounts are old and she keeps her accounts TRUSTING she hired the right MTs
who if in doubt will ask questions regarding reports. No one can find all mistakes in all reports and that is human to have a report with perhaps a typo. You think anyone reads through all the reports of a national company before they get to the hospital? Not a chance. Some random QA is supposed to correct all mistakes? Not hardly. Doctors/dictators make mistakes too. We all do. So do QA people. So the thing is this person hires good people who are trustworthy, the hospital likes the way she does their account and life goes on quite nicely w/o hovering editors/QA people. BTW, who QAs the QA people on your accounts. Ever wonder?
C-phone used to call in to dictating systems to receive work. A special phone. nm
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I had a lot of trouble with static in my C-phone. I replaced the phone cord and that made a big
difference. Also, have you tried a different headset? Also someone told me one time that there is a microphone under your volume control on the right corner of the C-phone. It's a tiny hole. If you break off a Q-tip and stick that into the hole that will squelch a lot of background noise and that worked as well. As far as getting your C-phone service, I heard that Dictaphone is "sunsetting" C-phones at the end of this year. Meaning, they aren't going to service them anymore as they are considered an obsolete technology. So, I would contact Dictaphone and see what your options are.
I know very little about Lanier equipment. I've not used it as extensively as Dictaphone. Is there a local appliance repair place in your area? You might ask one of those places to take a look at your equipment and see what they think. Kinda scary, cause they could do more harm than good, but maybe worth a shot.
Not much help, I know. But I thought I would share what tiny bit of obscure knowledge I do have. 
I've changed them between an old phone and new phone, but the same company, i.e. Nextel.
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I use my c-phone whenever we travel. You can hook it directly into your room phone. Be sure and as
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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.
keystrokes ads
anyone know why Keystrokes has ads requiring at least 3 years experience but their website says 5? which one is it?
Keystrokes. nm
Keystrokes
Do you mind e-mailing me please?
KeyStrokes
Can anyone give me some info on Keystrokes? Are they a good company to work for? Competitive line rate, etc.?
Keystrokes
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.
How many keystrokes TX vs. VR
For those MTs that do VR editing, about how many Keystrokes would you say you do compared to straight typing? 10%? 20%? I know it varies but I am just looking for a ballpark figure. For those that had RSI symptoms, have you found relief in editing??
Thanks!
Keystrokes
Hi:
You want to know about Keystrokes. Well I am currently on an account that requires 1200 lines/day. It is a very difficult acount though and most cannot make this goal. they are not at all flexible here, but there are many other accounts, so depends on where you are working. If you would like more info, you can email me at above email address.
Hope this helps.
I think you can dial into most systems that require C-phone without having a C-phone nm
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I am wondering if there is a way to use your C-phone with Vonage phone service?
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May have to change phone companies, have switched to job using a C-phone. sm
Currently have Embarq (formerly Sprint), and my usage will be going up about 12,000 minutes a month. What phone companies offer really unlimited for a flat rate? TIA.
C-phone and ATT. There is no problem with the C-phone, but ATT wouldn't let me use unlimited.
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I have cable phone access and my C-phone works - sm
I am not sure about you problem, because it sounds just like I have mine hooked up. The only thing I can think of is that mine has 2 line hookups in the back of the phone. If you have this too, I would just try the other one, which you probably have already done. Sorry that was not much help. I wish you luck
Does Keystrokes run this place? nm
Question about Keystrokes
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.
I just want some feedback before I jump in. Thanks!
The latest with Keystrokes
New to this site. Read something a while ago about Keystrokes not hiring. Does anyone know anything about them now? How are they to work for and how do they pay? Thanks for any information, good, bad or ugly.
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
I have worked for Spheris. Follow your instincts and do what your heart says. If it says leave Spheris, it is correct! I am a new hire of Keystrokes and they are really busy with lots of new accounts. I do have to say the owner herself contacted me several times, the recruiter, payroll, and when things needed doublechecking, a coordinator of my paperwork and equipment. To top it off, the lady who sets the computer up is fantastic. These people will continue to grow because they have that old-time feel. There are growing pains, I can see, but my heart tells me what others have said: These are good people and a good place to work. Good luck!
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. 
Curious about Keystrokes
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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Radiology Work-Keystrokes
Any information on Keystrokes radiology. They have several adds with different formats. One I might be interested in but afraid to take the plunge. I have done work for the same two radiologists for 10 years and know what they are going to say before they say it. What is their rate of pay and are there many ESL?
I would say go for it. Keystrokes is the best I have found for radiology. nm
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You can program keystrokes into your shortforms. sm
I have a lot of templates stored in word. Because you can program any key into a macro, you can make a macro that switches over to work, calls up the template you want, copies it, and pastes it into your current document. I can also use it as an abbreviation expander.
how to do this with Scribe, working with Keystrokes
 Does anyone know how to actually be able to get to macros in this Scribe program. It always locks when you open another copy of Word. How can one import anything into this Scribe, so I can use more Expanders than what I do now? Looking for an answer from an actual MT who is an MT, not QA. --- thank you
Keystrokes is the best I have found for radiology. sm
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.
I have a lot of work on my account and a back-up account for slow times. I do 125-135 reports a day in 8 hours but my fingers are not as fast as when I was younger.
My accounts have a good mix of ESL and EFL radiologists. I actually prefer a few of the ESL ones to the EFL ones.
My team lead on one account is great; the team lead on my other account is a joke but I rarely have contact with her.
I have tried about 8 other companies (embarassing to someone who was at the same hospital for 12 years) and like Keystrokes the best.
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.
Keystrokes made me turn and run...(sm)
If Keystrokes just received 500 resumes for 25 positions, why are they now advertising again? Is it because their at-home account manager finally calls you back as her baby is having a personal meltdown? Is it because they offer things they either do not, or cannot deliver on? Is it because their testing procedures require you to change PC configurations and download software from a website? Is it because they love to tell you they have over 200 MTs and bill in the millions of lines per month, yet their starting wage is so low, anyone with experience would be insulted? I encourage everyone to take the bad signs, the uneasy feeling in the pit of your stomach, the sloppy hiring practices of some of these companies, and spend your time elsewhere. That way in the end, if it doesn't work out, you don't have to blame yourself.
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