Depends on if your machine could be integrated with the different software
Posted By: proggies all the companies use. nm Hmmmmm on 2007-08-08
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Could it be "higher integrated functions" perhaps? -nm
Gee, 0.06 to 0.07 cpl? At 150 lph I might make enough to get something from a vending machine :)
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Very few provide. Most programs get loaded to your machine from CDs or
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you have to call the hospital/clinic line to connect with the dictation machine on their end
so you get a dial tone, that means it is working. Next you dial the number of the dictation system, and it says something like "welcome to bla-bla hospital. Please enter your user ID followed by the pound sign." Then you enter your ID and it starts giving you work in your queue or asks for job type or whatever.
Software
The only software I paid for out of my pocket was my word Expander software and the electronic medical dictionary - and I kept those receipts and deducted the expense on my taxes.
If the company has a specific platform that needs to be downloaded, that should never be charged for.
The software is about $400 and it may/may not
work. You don't actually purchase it from them, but from another company. The Scam company does not offer support for the software because you didn't buy it from them and the company you did buy it from is probably a sister company to Scam and you don't get any help there either.
I don't know how they are even still in business. They have moved to a different state and changed their names at least once.
If you have money to just throw away I'll send you my account number - LOL.
Different Software
Does anyone know of any other software besides Express Scribe? Do not like new version. When I tried it, it made my dictation sound worse even before I made adjustments. Does anyone have any advise?
Thanks
escription software
Can anyone help me where to buy or download escription software??
Kiran
Transcription Software
I'm just starting out on this new adventure. I didn't go to MT school. My experience lies with being a nurse for 7 years of various acute care specialties. I'm now a new mom and trying to stay home. Can anyone recommend transcription software that will make this easier for me? Thank you
Software Questions
What types of special software would I need to work at home as an IC? This is for a school project.
Thanks!
Firewall, Security Suite, Medical Spell Check, Line Count, etc. Anything eles anyone can add to this list?
best software for spellcheck
I am getting ready to start mentoring for Focus. I wanted to know what would be the best spell check for medicines and up to date. Also what is the best text Expander program. I have one from my school, but is there a better one to have?
Re: Selling Used Software (sm)
You can sell "used software," just make sure that it is legal! If you have one of the large storage packages, 600 MB for a complete CD are no problem. For some dial up users the upload is the expensive part of it!
You may include your registration details in a file and add it to the software package.
Note: You can sell your used software normally ONE time. If you sell the stuff several times (like an FTP client, etc.) this is surely not legal! So check your license gals!
Sharing software
My understanding has always been that it is not legal to share software to be installed on other computers. I believe there are exceptions to this; some programs are "sharable," but usually those are free programs to being with (in my experience). Microsoft programs come with a unique key that has to be entered when installing them.
My knowledge of software programs does not extend far beyond MS products, a few free downloadable programs and a few other miscellaneous software programs, so I apologize if I have given any incorrect information.
Interactive MT Software?
Does anyone know if there is such a thing as interactive software for MT practice and/or skill building? I think this is the kind of thing that would really help me, but have not found anything even remotely close to it. Any ideas appreciated. Thank you in advance.
Not all software works with the same pedals.
It's just a software issue.
Many companies have software that is NOT MAC friendly, tho. Might want
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The software packages companies use
for the transcription.
WORD HELP-software error
I can never seem to put a questoin in word help because I keep on getting software error report, every time I type in the question and type in the confirmation digits afterwards
So it changed from $99 for software that is free - sm
To $79 for a foot pedal? I bought my foot pedal on my own and so can anyone else. Why do they need to give the money directly to you?
Express Scribe is not the only software. nm
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Well, it's the only software my friend was asked to buy!
Do you have an answer for that?
Let's say I have the foot pedal and software....sm
...how much, if anything, would you charge me?
line counting software
is it necessary to have line counting sofware or will the line counter on MS word work just the same?
You pay $397 for software and additional for a pedal.
Then you get to work for free until you are up to "standards," which will never happen. You will be unable to get a refund of your money. If you do a search for Trans@Am Associates either here or a web search (with the @ sign), you will find plenty of info as to why it is a scam. You can also check with BBB in Florida.
You pay 400 bucks for their proprietary software, you
end up in training forever and you're never quite good enough to earn real money. There have been so many people screwed over by them it's not even funny. Don't fall for their Christian act either. They make Christian's look bad.
No way to tell. Is the software easy to use? Will you be looking up addresses? Making a log? Having
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company is trying to sell you the software/equipment
it is a scam, not requiring the software/equipment. The company can offer payroll deduction, but an outright you must buy this from me first is a big red flag.
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it
Andrews provides the foot pedal and software to run it. They also teach macro or expanders.
Some places only like you to use a particular line counting software, too. Keep trying with your
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Don't pay to work for anyone except to get software/pedals that you can use for other companies.
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We can discuss this via email if you would like but the software was never free. nm
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court reporter software does integrate
yes, i recently purchased a software that allows my steno machine to act as the keyboard. hence, typing at a speed of 225 wpm.
i also have 20 plus years of medical terminology exposure with 3 quarters of medical terminology while in school. i've taken several depos through the years where the doctor is just reading verbatim from his op report, so i got pretty familiar with the different types of medical records through the years.
you guys are the experts here. i am looking for a way to work from home in order to be with my daughter. i know the pay would be less but i never wanted to be a millionaire anyway.
my strength would be my ability to produce a lot of lines in a day. i know there's probably a lot more to learn, but do you guys think this is something i could transition into without needing to go back to school?
They've used MediTech software in the past, don't know about
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Past posts say have to PAY for software to work for
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Please help! Did you guys have to buy the software or did the company provide them?
I'm just trying to figure out if I'm actually doing this whole process right or not.....II know I have to purchase some things, but want to make sure I'm not being taken.
If a company wants you to work for them they should provide the software. sm
You will have to buy some hardware (foot pedal etc) but the either the software is free (express scribe) or they provide it. This is just my experience but I did see that company when I first started and I did almost take a job with them until I was told the same thing. Good luck!!
most software applications require high speed. sm
problem with dial up is like using a little pipe to get water into your home. The pipe is too little to allow a big flow. Your program will crawl on dial up. Do a search for wireless internet and your nearest town. I cannot get cable or DSL here but found out there is a tower half mile from my house that is wireless. I didn't know it and they sure didn't tell me. So check around that way. Until you get high speed, most likely you will be unable to work unless you find a place that transfers .wav files from an FTP site.
For testing I needed software that I could download free
but I could not get the footpedal to work. Anybody have experience with this? I downloaded Express Scribe to listen to the dictation.
Thanks in advance.
It depends...SM
I have some very good dictators who dictate in quiet areas, but I have others who dictate from their cell phones, which is horrible. I also have one who dictates from the cafeteria in a children's residential center with kids screaming and hitting things in the background. The good news, however, is that after you have done those dictators several times, you begin to understand them even when the sound quality isn't that great. Don't get discouraged. You eventually develop an ear for it and can learn to block out the background noise. Good luck!
It depends on whether
you need to hone your typing skills or not. Knowing your word processor helps a lot. I worked with MSWord for years prior to changing careers. However, my first two employers needed Word Perfect knowledge. Not much difference there. Aside from your typing skills, work on listening skill, too. For me, the toughest was learning the medical terms for each area but you'll get the hang of it.
It depends...
I have made, starting out hourly, about $8 an hour (8 years ago), then started at another hospital 5 years ago, started at 12 something an hour, then we got incentive pay and with incentive sometimes made up to $16 an hour. If you have high line counts you can make 20+ per hour. But of course also depends on how they calculate a line count......good luck!
It really depends
on the company you work for. If you are just looking for a pedal to do practice work or test files, I recommend an Infinity pedal. I got mine brand new on ebay for about $20.00. It's a 15-pin serial port pedal and works great with Express Scribe. But each company has different requirements, so if you haven't gotten a job yet, just remember that you may have to purchase another pedal to meet their requirements (that will work with their software).
depends who else wants the job
if experienced people are getting 7, you probably won't have a chance.
It depends on why you want to do MT...
There are lots of changes in the field right now. Many are just trying to hold on until retirement. Some believe jobs will always be there. It is a good job if you want to work from home. It is not a good job if you hope to become rich or if you are not self-motivated. Think about it and decide if it is for you or not.
Depends.
Some doctors will never be voice recognized because they are terrible dictators. If you get onto an established account, then you will have less typing but you will never have 100% editing.
Depends on the MT - 1.5 hr to 3, 4,
It varies with the MT and with the dictator. Very experienced MTs might take only 1.5 hours. Others might take 2-3 hours. New MTs might take more, and student MTs might take . . . days.
If there is a lot of material in the 1 hour's worth of dictation, then it will take longer. If there is a lot of dead air, it might be possible to transcribe it in an hour flat.
Depends on if you want a job or not.
If you need to work at home and want to get a job right out of school, there are only two reliable choices, Andrews or MTec.
Read the archives. Look at the numbers of people who complain about not being able to get a job after graduating. It's not because there are no jobs -- jobs in MT go begging. It's not because they're stupid, either. It's because only two schools teach MT effectively enough to virtually guarantee you a job. They cost more for a reason--they have hgh-quality programs with instructors.
National services will test and hire their grads without hesitation, and those grads invariably get up to speed quickly and make it past the 2-3 month point of employment.
Usually the type of software - eScription, ExText, ChartScript, Crescendo, Fusion,
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I think that depends on the company
I think some companies but a time frame on when you can test again if you do not do well the first time. Good luck
Depends on how fast you are...sm
I would hazard a guess that a beginning MT, working on a new account alone at home, with unfamiliar words, having to re-listen, research, might make...mmm $4 an hour? That's why experience is so valuable.
depends upon the company
The company I'm an IC with is located in CA but I live in TN. Since I've had a problem with my sleep for *years,* it was an ideal situation in terms of what accounts to put me on. I'm in charge of H&Ps on three specific accounts. They need the reports by 6 a.m. their time, which is 8 a.m. my time. No problem. It's rare for me to sleep until 4:45 a.m. Usually, I'll get up around 2:30 to 3 p.m. I just go back to sleep for a few hours when the morning rush is done. My work day ends by 4 p.m. my time, which is 2 p.m. their time.
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