Let me rephrase the question about editing
Posted By: Charlene on 2007-10-27
In Reply to:
I posted yesterday asking if people made more or less with editing.
I will try to be more clear....if you are paid at 4 for editing and 8 for straight typing which would result in more money? I am talking about a good platform, etc. Perhaps if I put that it would be easier than to ask what the actual rates are. I am trying to do a comparison. Thanks to those who replied to my earlier post and to this one.
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Could you rephrase that? (nm)
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Let me rephrase
Ever MET a WORKING engineer that trained from home, works from home, only works part time, sets his/her own hours, etc?
On quite a few other forums MTs have claimed to do all of the above. There isn't an employed engineer in this country that can claim the same thing. Trust me, if I could have done it I would have! In the thousands of engineers employed by the company I work for not a single one of us have ever heard of a UofPh grad being hired by us.
Rephrase
Not sometimes to follow the guidelines of absolute privacy, it should be 110% of the time... let the medical attending decide what goes in there.
I agree, please let me rephrase...
I don't think anyone ever has the right to pick through the jobs they want, taking only the easy dictators. If I was going to volunteer for extra work to be done on my time, I would ask if I could work on a specific account, something I'm familiar with. I wouldn't give my extra time learning a new account.
Thanks to those like yourself for working the weekends. Lord knows I sure don't want to! Have a good one. :)
Rephrase Deduction Question
I am considered an at-home employee. Not an IC or statutory. I have no itemized expenses to carry forward on the 1040. I take the standard deduction because don't have enough to itemize. My CPA says because of that, I cannot deduct my MT expenses. It does not seem quite fair. Has anybody else had this problem?
let me rephrase that - if you are using a dictaphone, etc. for voice, you will be on the phone the e
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I found out a long time ago that there are two kinds of editing.. one is editing MTs work (like QA)
and the other is editing as in VR. I have done VR editing, but when I put down this as experience on a resume, I was asked by the HR person if this meant that I had "edited" other MTs work. I think there is a lot of confusion out there and I wish they would just keep that as QA instead of calling it editing. Just be clear in what you want to edit as most companies that expect you to "edit" other MTs in a QA position do require you have a lot of experience. If you just going for VR editing, which is what Transcend has available and there are a few companies out there doing VR, none of which I think really require much experience as it is easy to learn. Hope I made some sense and it can be pretty confusing on how companies use the term "editing" thus it effects their expectations as far as experience goes.
Editing is the higher skill. I earn more editing SM
because I'm able to produce more--if the company doesn't adjust the way production's figured down and down again to keep the account from going elsewhere (when that happened to me on EditScript with no explanation of why my income was dropping, I went elsewhere also).
Question about Editing for those who do editing
What would you consider to be the average amount of lines a day of editing based on a 65 space line in an 8 hour day. If you can do an average of 1200 straight typing what would be the expectation for a day of editing? What do you think is a fair rate of pay for that editing? Do you know of companies that offer a tiered incentive rate for editing rates to do most of them offer a flat rate for lph? Do you find you make more money, less money or about the same than straight typing? Thanks to anyone who is willing to share this information. Feel free to email if you would rather share by email.
VR editing versus MT editing pay
Greetings,
How does VR editing prod. pay compare to hourly pay ($15) regular QA and constantly being threatened to start being payed production. Are there any special tricks to know to make good money on a VR program? Any companies that have VR and are better than other ones would be appreciated as well. Any and all assistance much appreciated-have to make a change shortly, so looking for a great company that offers ins. benefits. Thanks for your time.
Does anyone do editing for VR?
If so can you provide some insight as compared to transcription?
Thanks
editing vr
I do and I love it. I was doing 1500-1800 lines per day, now am doing between 3-4000. Pay is less, but not that much and so much less stress and strain on these old hands and wrists. Would never go back to straight typing.
Editing pay
I just starting working as an IC with a company in Chicago, IL. They are paying me 4 cents a line to do editing, and 9 cents a line for straight type. The account I am on uses voice recognition software (not sure if it is Dragon), and the program has difficulty with some of the doctors' accents, so their dictation comes through regularly. I like doing this very much, as it has helped me bone up on my grammar skills. Usually what I type just "goes out there", back to them, and I never see any response on whether or not my grammar and punctuation were correct. Being an Editor has helped me greatly. Do others have this same feeling as I do?
editing
I didn't take the offer. I am really having a lot of mixed feelings over this. Frankly I think that is where it is "all going" but I don't want to be the one to stamp and seal it. Just bothered me a LOT.
editing
I just quit my secure job of 15 years because in the past year, they have taken transcription away from all 100 of us and are making us edit the voice recognition system. I was making $15.00 per hour. I hated sitting here, cleaning up the mess that the EditScript program made with the dictations. It's just my humble opinion, but I'd want you to be absolutely sure you want to edit before you accept the job.
editing
Good luck, Kay. Not everybody hates it. You might actually like it. :) Maybe if I hadn't been a Transcriptionist for so long, it wouldn't have been such a change and shock to my system. I tried it for a year and just did not enjoy it. I felt like I was an assembly line worker, like all my years of knowledge, accuracy, and speed were thrown out the window. That's why I quit and took a job with an online transcription company, because I want to retain my speed and knowledge. But if you try the editing and like it, then you should definitely write on this forum and tell everybody, as I am just speaking for myself. You should be happy in whatever you do. :)
Editing
What is the average pay per line for editing (including VR editing)?
Thanks
Anyone doing VR editing?
How hard/easy is it? Would you rather transcribe?
VR editing
Not too bad. I never felt I should type the entire report over. It does get a little tedious as it is very easy to miss the small words, ie. a, it, an. The one positive is that it makes me feel less threatened that ASR will take our jobs soon! It really does have a long way to go.
editing
I like it, and I would like it better for all the money, not half. 
But it's about VR editing
I am interested in hearing from any MTs who use VR to transcribe dictation.
Editing
I tried it for 2 weeks. I did not come near breaking even. You have to listen to every word and you have to make a lot of changes. It is very time consuming for a lot less money. That is just my opinion.
VR editing
I do VR editing and you really have to be fast, it only pays .02/65 char. The VR puts in so many things that it's a hassle to correct. If you are considering doing this for a company, don't. If you are doing this for yourself, then maybe you can work with it so it becomes more reliable.
Editing
I figured out right away that I do not want to do editing only. I like it, but I would be broke pretty quick. I need to survive and get through coding school next year, so I've decided to switch to hourly pay. So far, I've had plenty of work, both editing and straight typing. The reports I've been typing are all good dictators. I like the mix of editing and typing.
editing
If you are doing regular editing, not VR, it should be even with the typing pay you receive or even more. It can take time to edit some reports, especially ESLs where there are a lot of blanks. I personally get paid by the hour and I make half of what I make typing on my other job and just work about 30 hours biweekly.
I'm not editing via VR
I don't do VR. I edit work that is transcribed by MTs. I know that it tracks work done by MTs but I don't think it does this for the work that editors do. If you find differently, let me know.
You obviously are not editing the
Zippy!
We used to do editing but no more
The EMR system, especially in a teaching hospital environment, where the resident or fellow does all the typing, has virtually eliminated any need for a transcriptionist. We edited for a while, but the templates have improved. It all depends on what EMR the docs are using.
Are you maybe editing yourself out of a job?
:+
editing
Okay..sorry, haven't done that, but haven't read or heard good things about it. Someone else will have to help.
Oh, yes you can. VR editing 12 cpl - sm
regular transcription 18 cpl.
I am not the original poster, but I have to tell you the accounts are out there that pay this. I know, I have 2 of them.
Please note - I did not ask for this fee, they offered it and I hopped right on it.
I too was under the impression, by listening to this other MTSOs, that they can't get good pay.
I am telling you Don't believe it! There are good paying accounts out there, you just have to search for them.
QA/editing pay
There are companies that pay $15/hr for editing. You would have to edit 500 lines per hour to make that much money if you were paid 3 cents per line. What is not factored into the by the line editing pay is the time spent researching. I have been a QA/editor for some time and I don't know all the words, but I have lots of web sites bookmarked and I have a full library of reference books and software to use to help me find the term. To me, this is such an important part of the editing process. I hope you will continue looking for a job where you will get paid by the hour. I know they are out there. I have worked for 2 companies that paid by the hour.
Good luck with your job search!!
those of you who do QA and/or editing
first of all, does the QA person also edit? Also would it be reasonable to be able to do 500 lines per hour of editing? This is all American dictators, physical therapy, very easy transcription. Yet, still, one must listen to the dictation, no? So would that be feasible. Finally, can one make good money at 3 cpl editing? Please, editors/QA persons only to reply...
VR Editing
VR jobs do still need to be edited. Some doctors dictate very clear and just about every word is picked up correctly, but you still need to do some minor editing. ESR doctors can also use the VR software as long as they are willing to go through the training. I guess the software "Learns" the way they speak - phrasing, accents, etc. They may need more editing but it can be done.
SR editing
I love being an MT, but it is a very physical job, one that I am not sure I can or want to be doing for 35 to 40 more years because of the wear and tear on the body. But I think I can handle it easily if I'm doing SR editing full time or straight transcription half of the time and editing part time.
My question is, is it possible to make a good income doing SR editing?
thanks! editing?
Thanks for the tips and suggestions. About editing...how difficult is it to transfer from MT to editor? Are there specific requirements as far as number of years transcribing certain types of reports?
I like editing.
It saves my wrists and I can often make MORE money with VR than straight typing. VR is not going to end the need for transcriptions. EMR will to some extent.
editing it
i edit dragon for docs and i dislike it very much. email me as well if u want more details.
Are you saying there should be no editing
X
Editing VR
After editing VR for awhile now, I have come to the conclusion that this technology is out way before its time. Hospitals and clinics using this technology really have no clue of what a mess it creates. I have been an MT for a long while and I have been diligent to follow the AAMT BOS, etc. I do not see how that is possible when trying to edit VR and yet make any money . I am "dinged" for allowing words to remain in a sentence and yet I am given no recognition for the BS I remove. This position is extremely underpaid and MTs are paying the brunt of this so-called technology. Any other thoughts on this?
editing
less money editing
editing
EDITNG IS NOT BORING AT ALL TO ME.......
Editing
 Definitely more money transcribing than Editing.
Editing
I can edit at over rate of 400 lines per hour. That's more than twice my typing rate.
I make more money editing than typing.
Editing sm
I have been an MT for over 20 year and have been considering starting an editing service.
As you mentioned, MT's could expand into editing for publications, pharmaceutical companies, etc.
Editing pay
I think to pay us LESS for editing is ripping us off! These reports still require manipulations on our part that we aren't getting paid for. I think editing is just a means for these companies to pocket the money we earn for them!
editing VR
Go to Transcend if you like that. I hate it myself.
editing
I have been an editor/QA person for many years and rather enjoy the job. It is fast paced at times, but overall I have no complaints. The key to doing the job is to get good at it.
It is the wave of the future, hang onto it.
rather be editing than MT
I did QA/editing a few years ago then went back to full MT because I changed companies and couldn't just walk in as QA. But now I've just recently took on a QA/editor position PT and still doing MT fulltime. I do VR editing too and I love it. I would choose QA/Editor over MT any day of the week. I'm hoping to get fast enough with the new QA/Editor work to be able to drop the MT work.
I also did a search for "editors" on here with no luck, so it is nice to see some replies here.
I just took an editing job there, for QA and
I have not started but have heard great things about the QA team in US and the accounts. They have been very efficient on the hiring process, great benefits, great hourly rate for editing QA. I think it will be an interesting position, as opposed to straight typing. Looking forward to it. Good luck to you.
QA vs. VR editing
Given your choice, which position would you pick, assuming the cpl rate was the same? Is QA a lot faster than VR editing? If so, what is the approximate lph range for either?
TIA
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