switching MT fields
Posted By: Snow Bunny on 2008-09-04
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I've been doing acute care for almost 30 years, but I would really like to do radiology and/or pathology. What's the best way(s) to get into these fields?
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switching fields
Many big nationals have every specialty now. If you work for one, ask them if you could just do rad and path. You might find path interesting but rad could be a tad boring.
Isn't it time to go to the fields?
Please Amish lady, go pick the pumpkins and the gourds, isn't it that time of year? Then hitch up your horse and buggy and take them down to Wal-Mart to try to sell them.
But there are lots of fields where you can come right out
what you get a degree in. Something like sociology, anthropology, etc. - no, probably not many jobs. Psychology you really need a graduate degree. Social work you can find jobs with a bachelor's but not that well paying, so would need a graduate degree.
But look at a lot of the medical professions - heck, nursing, physical therapy, respiratory therapy, medical technology (except they call it something else now), radiology, pharmacy, etc. etc. - all are BOOMING. Just gotta be smart about what you get your degree in.
Have not in MT field, but in other fields
and how many of us women are the sole support of our families? Many...
Alt + F9 toggles fields on and off.
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You need two commands for fields.
You need to add the End command after each Ctrl + F or all your text after the field will be inside the field when you expand it.
Jumping to fields
Hi everyone! For years I have been jumping to fields in Word by using the F11 key. Does anyone know if I can customize my keyboard to use alt/c to jump around and how to set that up?
Thanks!
I have never seen a white man/woman in the fields.
Who would want to stand in 100 plus degree temps or, in winter, nonstop rain, chilly temps, working the fields or tending the cattle? No one who was raised with sliced bread; they'd probably starve first.
I was married to an ag man (cattle). The immigrants come and go across the border often (visiting family). It is not difficult.
They are keeping the price of the food you eat down.
Admin: I get cut off a lot in the subject/name fields.
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don't care for it. too many fields to fill
in because it seems like the demo's are never there and of course you don't get paid for that, then you have to wait for extra screens to come up before you can select the dr/cc/patient name/etc. there's no way to drop the normals in directly without using the menu, the Expander is more hassel than good. it's straight forward to use but I feel it is a slow process since you can't just start typing without filling in numerous fields.
If you are gpod, you can make a LOT more doing MT than either of those fields.
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Wherever you want the field, do ctrl F9. Once you have all the fields....sm
in you do F11 to "jump" to each field. Makes life a lot easier.
Hit Alt F9 after you insert your file and you should see your fields. nm
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Inscribe help... QA marker and fields
On my acct I am supposed to put brackets and put the time of the marker inside [1.12] for QA to review.
When I put this in and continue, my typing jumps to that field and erases over and over.
Can someone tell me how to prevent this??? It is driving me insane.
Using fields in Instant Text
If you are typing in MSWord you can create fields for the places where you want to fill in the different type of phrases using shortcuts.
See post:
http://fitaly.com/board/itmainforum/posts/5849.html
Add fields with Ctrl + F9 and jump to them with F11. sm
Shift + F11 will take you back to a previous field.
F12 is the shortcut for opening SaveAs.
Does anyone use SmarType and Word using text fields {}? When I F11..sm
to the next field {} it causes SmarType to lock up. Does anyone know how to fix this?
thanks so much
Make 12 cpl but constantly rewinding, going in/out of fields
If you can utilize speed typing engines, have same docs, the format is user friendly, it is possible, in the long run, to make as much as I do at 12 cpl.
I think you should try it for two weeks and consider that after three months you will be twice as fast due to familiarity.
I understand your frustration but this is happening in all fields.
It affects every work situation as technology advances, etc.
The fact is one cannot expect to have a lifelong career in any one line of work without experiencing some times of either changing with the flow or stepping into another line of work.
hit insert button before filling in fields.
see if that works for you. You will need enough space in between or you will type over the next field.
you also can do columns but I am not good at those; hopefully someone else will come along with info on that.
There are ESL specialists in all fields & all over the country. You've just been extremely lucky
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The easiest way for this one is to insert blank fields with Ctrl + F9. You jump to
each field with F11. You use Shift+F11 if you skip a field and need to go back. If you don't see your fields in the doc, hit Alt+F9 to show or hide fields.
Bookmarks and cross-reference fields are used when you have static information you need to pull into a field. That isn't the case when you are dealing with variable info.
You'll hear this claim in all fields by "the suits"
I've said it before and I'll say it again...back that sh^t up with a specific name or a place so there can be actual consequences. I can throw anything in quotes and say I heard it from somewhere or someone. It holds no water and only serves to get people workedup for an invisible fight.
Am I doubting what she heard is true? Maybe, maybe not. It can't be proven because there is no factual evidence provided. However, my mother was an LPN and she always said her higherups referred to her as nothing more than an overpaid candystriper or overpaid a$$ wiper. My father, a machine mechanic, said he was referred to as an overpaid janitor. It's a wicked old and wicked lame argument to get the reader or listener riled up to basically do nothing and it's amateur stuff. But, that's just me.
SHOW US THE NAMES! Then we can gather our pitchforks, burning keyboards, and Betty Crocker aprons and go to war!
Switching to DSL
I'm moving and the new place has DSL. I have always used cable high-speed. For those of you who have experience with both, can you tell me if DSL is a downgrade? I'm concerned about my production going down because of a slower connection. I know DSL and cable have comparable connection speeds, but I think DSL is significanly slower in transfer rate.
If I'm wrong, straighten me out. Tks for all input.
Switching to radiology.......sm
I made the mistake a few years back of switching to a radiology account because it had a better schedule for me. I had never done radiology, but I had the attitude that a lot of experienced, well rounded MTs do. With such a vast knowledge of medical transcription.. how hard could it be? Wow, was I in for a rude awakening! Radiology is a language unto itself and if you think it's easy, you're wrong. It gave me a whole new perspective of Rad MTs. So if you’re considering taking on radiology without experience or training, you might want to think twice.
no problem switching here
My office was consolidated into another one about three years ago and I never had a problem. One day I had a different 800 number to call the office with and new clerks to talk to on the phone, but everything else was the same, i.e., accounts, etc. Not everyone has a bad experience moving in with a new office.
Help...always worked in WP5.1, now switching >SM
to Word. Any help appreciated. Type of reference books for Word. MT productivity Word books??? Thanks.
My one job uses it still though they are talking of switching - sm
over to regular WordPerfect one of these days...probably be years though as a slew of formats would have to be redone, macros, etc.
Switching to Digital
Can anyone tell me anything about switching to digital? I only have one very small account of my own but the tape quality is awful. With only 1 account is it even feasible to do so? Thanks guys.
switching companies
I need some input! I've been offered a position with another company but I'm not sure if I should jump ship and take it. There's not much difference in pay. There's a bit more flexibility with hours. Should I ask for time off from my current company and try the new company for a couple of weeks to see if it will be a good fit? Should I let the new company know that I'm just wanting to "try" them out? I know this probably all sounds unrealistic, but I don't want to go from something bad to something worse and have regrets and not be able to go back. I've recently separated from my husband and have 2 small kids. I'm not happy with my current company, but I want to make sure this new company will be a place I'll be able to succeed at. I just don't want to make things worse for myself.
Switching to radiology - help, pay, etc.
I am thinking of switching to radiology (for a change) after doing all other specialties for over 21 years. I feel I can make the transition okay after a learning curve, as I have transcribed a lot of ortho, physiatry, physical therapy, etc.,which should help some. Here is where I need some help..... My offer was for 10/line gross count and right now I am working for 9/line, 65 ch, but I have no idea how this compares because radiology reports are different and a lot shorter, etc. etc. I am used to making pretty good money since I have done this for so long and just want to make sure I am not going backwards in pay. I definitely cannot afford that in this economy. So for those of you who have experience in radiology can you give my your thoughts and ideas on expectations for this pay rate (obviously after my learning curve). Thanks so much for any help!! Also, feel free to e-mail if preferred.
Any advice on switching to med billing from being an MT?
I just can't seem to make any money working at home with the kids talking to me constantly with transcipriton so I am thinking about switching to something I don't have to listen to. Maybe medical billing. Any advice anyone?
Thanks
Unsure about switching jobs.
I've applied to three companies over the past couple of weeks and gotten interviews with all of them. I just don't know about switching jobs right now. Obviously, there's a reason I want to leave my present company. I just don't know if it would be jumping out of the frying pan and into the fire if I switched. There are pros and cons to each situation. Until I actually do the work and try out their platform, I don't know if I could be more productive than I am now. I don't want to be stuck on their most difficult account, which is exactly what happened at MQ and S in the past. I've been on my current account for over a year now, so my expander is pretty full. However, it's such a waste of time to pull up the templates and look up hardcopy doctor and patient information on every single report. I do like the flexible schedule without having to work set hours, but I run out of work all the time. I'm half tempted to cancel the interviews, but I could be throwing away a good thing here. There's no way I could work two at a time to see if things work out either. I guess I want the best of both worlds. Any suggestions?
We're switching this week
I will get to keep the gas guzzler Dodge Ram and DH will drive my Hyundai Sonata. $2.99 for his truck. I use the lower grade, $2.79. Is this ever going to end?
Switching internet service
Cox just informed me that my monthly bill will be going up by $5 starting in October. Does anyone use NetZero or can anyone recommend a reliable internet service at a decent rate? My bill will go up to about $45/month. 
I have thought about switching to coding too, but sm
but someone told me that coding is going the way of MT too, being outsourced and such, so I am not sure it would not be a lateral move. There seem to be lots of ads in Advance magazine for coders, so perhaps it is still a hot field. The Andrews school offers an at-home training course, and also offered this web site for more information on coding as a career: http://www.codernet.com
Hope this helps. Good luck!
Try switching feet? For the life of me
I can't seem to get the hang of using the footpedal with my left foot .... no coordination there at all!
To the poster with foot problems, you might check with podiastrist ... maybe you have plantar fasciitis or a bone spur?
switching to unfamiliar dictators...
Absolutely...It's sooo hard, isn't it? I've been doing this for 15+ years on major ESL accounts and it kills my production to switch when my accounts run out of work.
how about switching it around and telling the people who run the show that you really can't
expect any more out of people who have not received increases in pay in years, are swamped with ESLs and American mushmouths and they really should stop and think about the pay rate being increased so you aren't faced with this scenario. how about representing the MTs interests instead of sucking up to the big boys?
Millinium RadNet? My Hosp is switching...any help? SM
We currently transcribe in Word from Lanier VoiceWrite and send via VPN. I've been informed we're switching to Cerner Millinium RadNet the first of January. The people inside don't seem too worried and don't know much about this system. Does anyone have a clue for me? I need to know what I'm getting into here. Any and all help will be appreciated ! !
Advice needed - Switching from employee to IC
I have been working with a national company for 5 years and have enjoyed it but a friend called me recently stating she had a doctor who is despirate for a new MT and she recommended me. I talked to the doc. today and she is very interested. I have a meeting with the office manager next week to work out the details. I have a few questions and would appreciate your advice:
1. Doc. did not know what type of dictation system they use, but it sounded like a C-phone or DVI system. Currently I do everything on line, is there a way to dial into a C-phone system through my computor's modem? I know that this is probably wishful thinking, but it can't hurt to ask.
2. Do you draw up a contract?
3. Are there any questions you would recommend I ask (we have already discussed pay and vaccation/sick time as well as turn around on the reports)?
I am a bit nervous about striking out on my own but the company I work for made a lot of changes last January and it just is not working well for me anymore.
Thanks for your help,
Mariah
My hospital is switching to eScription - what can I expect?
The hospital I work for just told us that they are going to switch to the eScription platform. Many of my fellow transcriptionists are afraid they will lose their jobs. They think that because it is editing, the hospital won't need as many transcriptionists. I have been a Transcriptionist for 20 years, doing mostly acute care, and I'm a little concerned as I have only been at this hospital for three years. If you could please tell me what we might expect in general, I would sure appreciate it.
Some other questions I have are these:
For those of you who have been in this position before, how was your pay affected by changing to eScription?
Do you like working on this platform and why or why not? Does it make your job easier or harder?
If you use it at home and get paid by the line (which is one possibility our supervisor suggested might happen), did your line rate go up or down or stay the same?
I guess I'm wondering if I should start looking for a new job and trying to find out all I can about this platform before making that decision. Any info you can provide is greatly appreciated. I have read all the posts here about eScription, but many of them are very old, from 2005 or so. Please help with current info and thanks so much! I don't want to worry if there is no need to and I want to be prepared just in case there is cause for concern.
switching peripherals from desktop to laptop
if they have previously been used on that machine, does the machine have to be turned off before attaching them? don't know what i'd do without you guys on this board, be lost in space i guess...
Cool!! Glad to help! Switching rooms does help a lot. nm
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Wow, people! Thanks for the info on AT&T. I was thinking of switching over to them sm
I have had problems with my internet service on occasion, but I am not not without service for five days though! Yikes! And good point about complaining that they might charge you for a business line in another posting here. I think I would still switch though and ask companies how long their customers are usually without service, i.e. ask how long before service is restored.
Losing expander by switching companies
If I decided to switch companies but am using an Expander program that is the company's software, I would have to start from square one with new company. (There is no way around that, correct?)
Not planning on leaving now but was just thinking that if that should become a consideration, my line count would drop big time until I could build all those expansions again.  Has anyone ever gone through that? Do you remember how long it took to get back up to speed?
? switching monitors to flat panel sm
I have ordered a flat screen monitor from Dell and will be switching from a 14 inch dinosaur to a 17 inch flat screen on an Acer tower. I just wonder if I am going to have problems or does it "adjust itself" without problems. Need more desk space. TIA
Switching Around Accounts While Getting Paid for Production
Appalled, I understand what you're saying, but there's another side to your point that I think you didn't verbalize quite well enough for MT30+ to understand.
When the employer, who is paying you for production, or even the employer who might be paying you hourly, asks you to switch accounts frequently, the employer is also going to suffer. When you're not typing up to your potential, she's not profiting as much from your typing either.
Let's say the MTSO just got in over her head with backlog and needs more staff. It does take time to find and hire new staff. But if the MTSO doesn't do that AND QUICKLY, then the MTSO is going to be suffering from the learning curve of the MTs she's asking to pick up the slack in the meantime.
Everybody suffers when the MTSO doesn't staff adequately in advance for new accounts, not just the MT.
On the other hand, if the MTSO anticipates a new account and hires in advance, then everybody suffers again because they start seeing the No Jobs Available message from overhiring until the new account kicks in.
It's a very tricky business when you're taking on a new account, hiring new people to staff it, and trying to coordinate it all so that everybody stays happy.
I was just notified my hospital is switching to DQS, any tips or warnings (sm)
Also, what type of expanders can you use, if any. I've been on DOS for so long and use Smartype. I'm looking forward to it and dreading it at the same time. Truthfully, any pointers you can give me will be greatly appreciated.
Switching banks - DD question (Happy B-day to poster below!!)
I have two bank accts. One is Wells Fargo where I have DD. The other is with Wash. Mutual which I just opened as I want to quit banking at Wells Fargo.
Has anyone switched banks and requested DD to be placed on another account? If so, is there a time lapse in between that is of any length? (i.e., will they mail the check to me in between stopping one DD acct and before setting up the other?).
Guess I should just call HR but I know they are busy as it is payday. Will wait until Monday. Thanks if you can be of help.
We're in the process of switching my FIL to cable from Direct TV.
It's just too complicated for him to figure out what channels he actually has and what are just black channels that he doesn't. The "guide" seems too complicated for us, or it could be that we're just spoiled at the ease of cable use. Either way, he finally is ready for cable and I can't get it switched as fast as I would like. Direct TV is too complicated in my opinion.
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