Was this Diskriter? They asked for pix, too, for hospital position. n/m

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• Strange request from MTSO - WYMTT
  • Maybe a discrimination issue - OTHMT
  • This was IC. Even if employee, though,-sm - Sounds odd to me, too.
  • Slums of Calcutta home office :) - nowarrants
    • Thx for the laff on this dreary Monday! :) nm - Sure is a tempation for my next position. NM
  • If you're a potential employee... - MTSO
    • That's hysterical - Me
    • Are you serious? Pls. post link to this. - sm
    • The joys of HIPAA - Glory1863
    • What about those of us with tiny apts. - sm - Flibertygibbit
      • I'm in 2/2 condo. Office is half of large bedroom. Den - belongs to man of house. Grown kids.
    • I do not believe this - I have far less - mdlfcrs
    • Home Office vs In-House - AnnieM!AnnieM!
      • Haha! My cat watches me, and I think she can read..... - Flibertygibbit
        • Oh no! My cats come to visit me too. They - seem bored, however.
          • Mine, too. He sniffs around a bit ... - PAMT~MDM
    • Really?! Is there some sort of documentation... - Hayseed
      • 3rd-world MTs often sit shoulder-to shoulder, - Flibertygibbit
        • Spheris Indian MTs are allowed to work - at home.
  • That is weird. Sounds like there are trust - issues here. nm
    • Was this Diskriter? They asked for pix, too, for hospital position. n/m - Diskrite requires picture of office

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It is clinic notes that are pretty easy to type.  Some of the work is digital and some is still on tapes.  They want me to come in and pick up tapes, and they want me to print and deliver reports when I pick up the tapes because they don't know much about setting up a remote printer.  I made an introductory offer of 12 cpl for the first month and then 15 cpl if we both feel like continuing to work together.  I felt that since I am going to be out the cost of gas and ink, my offer was more than reasonable.  Well, they countered with a flat 12 cpl period with a one year contract and then we reevaluate at that time.  While I was mulling that over, she called back and asked if I would be interested in doing some radiology for them in addition to the clinic work.  So basically this account will keep me very busy and is not going to be just overflow.

So now I'm back to thinking 15 cpl and because they balking, not offering the introductory rate anymore.

What does everyone think?

Also, is it a large teaching hospital? If so you have to consider there will be A LOT of different residents dictating, usually a lot of ESLs at teaching hospitals, and the residents rotate out and new ones rotate in every summer. So you can't expect to get the same dictators and build up your macros because the dictators change all the time.

I would say 9 cpl would be a pretty good offer for a small to medium community hospital where you will be doing the same dictators on a daily basis.  But for bigger, urban or teaching hospitals I would want at least 12 to 15 cpl. 

Hello!  I gave them 2 weeks worth of work, and they did not send out the checks on time.  I got my check 1-1/2 weeks late - and then only because I complained until they sent it via UPS.  I can't work for free, or afford to get paid late, so I quit.  I would test for ProScript if they are hiring currently - they are a GREAT company to work for : )

Can anyone tell me about Diskriter?  I'm considering applying with them.  I have 20+ years experience as a MT and looking for a company that has a Transcriptionist friendly working platform and great pay.  Getting a little tired of working extra hours just to make a decent paycheck due to lack of work and a poor transcribing platform.  Thanks !!

Hello! This is my first time to post here on MTstars. I have accepted a position with Diskriter and should be receiving my equipment next week. I just found out about MTstars and I wish I would have found it before. I am currently employed elsewhere right now and need to make more money. I feel like I am typing my fingers to the bone for 8 hours or longer and at the end of my shift only end up with 750 lines, when I need at least 1500 lines per shift or more. I have been transcribing for about 3 years and the first job I had, I could hit 1500 lines, no problem,  during my shift. The problem with my current job is that we run out of work (but get paid for standby). I love my insurance and need to keep it. I plan on working both jobs and have absolutley no idea if I will be able to keep up with my family and their activities. I am strongwilled and determined to make money in this business. Not to ramble on......

Thanks for your input. Your opinions are greatly appreciated!

Overwhelmed MT from Texas

background checks where this information would turn up.  They also ask on their applications.

I have never been asked when applying for a service.  If the question is not asked, then there must not be a prohibition on felons.

ESLs are no big deal to me.  I am working right now but I have been running out of work every day now for over two months.  Time to consider a change. 

I have checked the archives but nothing more recent than November 2005 is coming up.

No flames please, just honest opinions.

Thanks in advance.

I just received my pc and extras from Diskriter yesterday, after a lengthy wait, really ready to get going; however, they also sent a complex Chartscript book and I've never used this platform before.  Anyone have any quick notes they can share or can you let me know if it is difficult to learn.  Thank you in advance.

own.   They recruit for companies that already post here.    I didn't accept the position because I had heard too many bad things about the company, had interviewed with the company myself previously and been offered the same thing as what TM was able to get for me and it was no better than what I am making now.  The testing is very easy with TM, though you may have to also test with the company, so it wouldn't hurt to try, but don't get expectations too high.

HTH.

Others such as myself (from the non-paying company we worked for) have done a lot of investigating and this is what they told me--The Department of Labor doesn't care because I wasn't an "employee"--only an IC (basically an "Accounts Payable" with no real rights).  I personally haven't tried the Better Business Bureau.  I did think about contacting the accounts I was working for, but, after reviewing my contract with my ex-MT company, decided I would be in violation of the contract if I contacted the client.....it's a Catch 22.....I would be in violation of the contract, but they are in violation of the contract by not paying me.....I decided not to work a two-week notice (which I did feel badly about at the time), but, if I had, I would now be owed six weeks of pay, not four!

Please post if you get any satisfaction through any of these actions.  I would dearly love to get my $1000+.  I've never been in a situation where I had to deal with some psycho who won't pay me what is due.

transcribing for 15 years), but I'm confused about something.  I purchased an Infinity IN-USB-1foot pedal.  My question is this.  Some ads say a wav-player is required.  Is this the same thing?  I didn't get software with my foot pedal.  Also, some ads say it needs to be version 5.  This is the same foot pedal I used when I worked for a company recently with an internet-based platform.  I have DSL, Windows XP and Word 2002.  Can anyone help me understand the nomenclature here? - USB foot pedal - wav-player, etc.  I'm well over 50 and am not 100% "with the program" on the technical end of things, but I'm hanging in there. 

Thanks so much!