Okay, thank you for clarifying that...

Posted By: MT on 2009-03-24
In Reply to: Associates degree is not in different field. - ???

I guess I am not sure what answer you are searching for. Do I think you are well compensated? Only you can answer that question. As I said before, as an MT with 5' years experience, I think 26k is just about normal. I guess I am not understanding how much money you were hoping to make when you decided to become an MT. I think it is great that you have a 2-year degree, but unfortunately it is not valued in this industry. I wish that it were, as I think it would bring a lot more credibility, but it just is not valued. If you feel that MT is not offering you what you hoped it would, maybe working toward your accounting degree is your best bet... and I'm sure you can use some of your past college credit toward that degree. Good luck .

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CPL History - mountain typer
- It is the way it is because - Peaches
  - Yep, just read this thread below. There are - sm
    - Nope not MTSO. - Frustrated
- You've hit the nail on the head. (sm) - Topaz
  - I agree with the court reporting... - MT
  - Finally, the voice of reason!! - mountain typer
    - What screwed us was the fact that our work - sm - Topaz
- Burn-out, carpal tunnel, RSI, obesity, - sm
  - Left out depression, anxiety, becoming a hermit... - the list goes on
    - Then quit already. MT has provided - a great income for me and there is
      - Not all about "production". How I hate that word! sm - CrispyCritterMT
        Agree! - grasshopper
        I never mentioned production and I wasn't - talking about production at all. sm
        Also regarding production - Peaches
      - MT works for me! - NDMT
        Good grief. The point is that it - ???
      - I think you're full of it. - Topaz
        Everything I have said is true. What you - think about it makes no difference to me.
        I believe everything you said... - MT
        ....is wrong. - !
        Wrong, yes.... - MT
      - Your careless hubris deserved to be - taken down a peg or two
        Victims???? - MT
        I don't know . . . - LK
      - So you disagree that the majority of MTs are - ?
        I disagree, yes... - MT
        Can I just say . . . - ???
        It's up to you to decide... - MT
        Associates degree is not in different field. - ???
        only problem is while you have sm - MT 30+ years and running
        Okay, thank you for clarifying that... - MT
        2-year degree not valued . . . - ???
        You're in the minority pay-wise, but hey, as long - sm
        It's the same as any industry... - MT
        I am not worried about being underbid - I don't know if
      - If things are so swell for you, what is it that compels you -- sm - why do you do it?
        You said THAT right! Most people avoid her type - like the PLAGUE. - NM
        So people know that it is possible - to make money doing MTs. And your attitude
        If that WERE your only reason, you'd be able to do so kindly, not viciously. nm - why do you do it?
        Alrighty then. Have a nice day. - nm
        Same back atcha, little Miss Sunshine. - Crikey.....
      - Enjoy your 15 cpl until the Indians underbid you at 3-4 cpl... - AintJustARiverInEgypt
        Not gonna happen. My clients - (hospital, surgery center and clinic) sm
        You tell 'em girl! - hey if ya'll can't hang with the big dogs
        lol... - speechless
        Ever notice how the littlest people always seem to - have the biggest horses? (sm) Crikey.....
        You have a big horse, you say? - nm
        ???? - ???
        You are just BEGGING to be tossed out - with your sanctimonious attitude
        I have had my accounts for 17 years, through - many administrator changes. They stay
        you are so right and if the poster sm - MT 30+ years and running
        I only make 9 cpl. If i could steal her accounts for - 12 cpl, it'd be a big step up for me, --
        Another reason why our wages keep dropping... - Someone always willing to do it for less. nm
        so you're a cut throat - nice, real nice... and you are the better one?
        And you're NOT. Yea, RIGHT. - Uh-huh
        No I'm not... - sm
        You are welcome to try. In 17 years no - one has stolen my accounts. My clients
        You keep saying they tried other services? - Amanda
        I didn't say they tried other services after - me. I said they tried other services.
        That's the magic phrase. It shows that they're - interested enough to LOOK elsewhere.
        There you go jumping to conclusions. - They aren't looking elsewhere. Read post
    - If you are an employee, then why not go out - on disability for these conditions?
      - disability - sa
      - Anyone who types enough lines - klm

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thanks for clarifying...

Since this seems to be perfectly okay with the gov't, what needs to be done is putting them out of business. Just inform people, find alternatives for meat, i've never seen anything like this and trust me I savor my steak and I love making stews and chicken soup. Knowing this, i'm going to have those images in my mind, so this reached at least one person. Another way to inform people and change their stance, if they're not all that animal friendly, is to show them the sick animals they still use for consumption or the dirty living conditions. Its not good for our health, the growth hormones and filth, it has to be doing something to us that we haven't seen the long term effects of or are just blind to. Just be informed and get these people out of business.

clarifying this - okay, the mistakes that come through
are not grammar or nitpicky mistakes, but these are mistakes with lab values, especially ones that were clearly dictated. These are mistakes with drugs and dosages (THIS SEEMS TO BE THE OUTSOURCE COMPANIES BIGGEST PROBLEM). There are TONS of times that reports come back with extra sentences and things typed in the reports that were NEVER said.

I could even go on to say certain types of mistakes, but then I think the company would know who they are and I would get in trouble.

All I'm saying is, supposedly this company "tests" transcriptionists, which obviously they do not. The QA department of the company just doesn't give a crap and gets paid for doing literally nothing (I want that job for this company when I quit the hospital) and the so called "supervisor" of the outsource company wants a copy of all mistakes, but never does a darn thing about it. So basically she must have a stack of reports that go as high as her ceiling that she has probably used for toilet paper, because she sure as crap isn't doing anything else about them.

So this is not about grammar or certification or piddly little things, but major mistakes and tons of blanks on a hospital account that has but only a few ESLs and some really easy dictation. This is about an outsource company that is quite well known that gets paid for crap.

wow! I feel better again.

Thanks for clarifying Patti....
I did not mean to be unprofessional about it, but I just know that it has worked for me in the past. BUT, I have not really waited months before receiving a paycheck. I'm glad you have the knowledge. I respect you for that and especially the fact that you are willing to help out, as I know you have a lot of experience in these matters. I guess since my experience is more of a friendly atmosphere at the office where I have had a problem, it really seemed to work for me, and no one really took offense. I probably should have stated that a little better. I certainly am a professional when it comes to these matters, but I guess I just have a different type of relationship with the gals in the particular office where I can joke, and they joke back (been with them 10+ years). I'm also glad to know you can pursue in court if need be with no contract. I also keep invoices and documents (reports) on file. Thanks for all of your advice, as I am always looking for your posts to learn new things.

Thanks for clarifying the compensation plan. sm.

If it is just a matter of maintaining 98% accuracy with QA, then there is no problem. My concerns were with changes in the structure of the payment method to the MT, MedQuist's interpretation of a line count, what constitutes a line, as MedQuist is no longer adhering AAMT's line count standard, etc. All of this would directly affect the MT. Thanks again for all of your responses.

Thank you for clarifying. Drives me nuts
when people just read the first 2-3 lines and think they have the story. Although, sadly in the end would agree that he probably would not be the best motivational speaker - but I would have said that before his probs began - he just does not seem right for that kind of organization - but those are my personal feelings only. Thanks again