Just received a foot pedal that I need for a job I will be starting...sm
Posted By: MT on 2006-04-30
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Everyone starting on this new account I was hired for need a Boomerang foot pedal so my recruiter sent them out. I told her that since I work on my laptop I needed a USB but she never responded. When I opened the package it has a 15-pin port. I did a search and it seems that is what is available. Is there an adapter so I may fix this problem. Otherwise, I'm not sure what can be done except letting them know I won't be able to take the position.
Thanks for the help in advance.
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A USB foot pedal would be good to have. You can download Express Scribe for free to take tests. nm
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I just bought a laptop Dell E1505. Your biggest obstacle is the foot pedal as it's a 9-pin serial
port and NO newer computers have them anymore, especially laptops. Also, Escription is not compatible with Windows Vista which also most newer computers come with. I needed a laptop with Windows XP so I went onto Dell and they can "customize" one for you with the XP on it or you can do what I did and 400 dollars cheaper and get it from Ebay. The only thing I noticed was that the new one I got on ebay didnt have Word on it and I had to purchase Word 2003 for that as Word 2007 also is not compatible. Over the last 3 years, I have tried multiple adapters to get the foot pedal to work and finally used one that Escription recommends ..the Dynex DB9 model. I also got it on Ebay for $10 or they can be bought at like Best Buy but they are around $35 I think. There are a few obstacles with Escription and laptops etc.but since I like to travel, I finally got it worked out. I also plug in another keyboard as the laptop one is hard to type on and I like my ergonometer one. Good luck
Has anyone else received their refund yet
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If you have received adequate training
from a school recognized by MT companies to turn out job-ready MTs (Andrews, M-Tec, Career Step), you should have no trouble at all finding work. Your school should be providing placement assistance. They should know what companies are familiar with their training program and are therefore eager to hire their graduates. Go back to your school and get them involved in your job search.
It has to do with the education you received and what your skills are.
If you paid for a crappy course and didn't learn half of what you need to know, why should a company let you prove what little you did learn? They know which schools provide GOOD training and which do not. You also need grammar help, it's "should have" not "should of," if you don't know simple English grammar why should anyone trust your medical terminology skills?
Yes it is all it claims to be. Upon graduation, I received info for least 50 companies that
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Upon graduation, I received a lengthy list of companies (see message)
that were willing to test grads of M-Tec without experience.
I now have my own MTSO. I require experience of everyone except Andrews and M-TEC grads. In my experience, they have performed wonderfully, even without experience.
I need help starting out.
 I have been struggling for the past year to get my paycheck. I am so fed up with having to constantly hound the "company" that I work for that I might as well get my own accounts if I have to do so much footwork. I would love any advice on how to start up my own accounts. I'd love to receive all my files off the internet. Any advice...... Please.
is that what starting cpl is now?
Although I am not there anymore, I started with Spheris at 0.065 as a newbie just a little over 1-1/2 years ago. This was for clinic work, not acute care, either. It just seems the rates continue to drop. I agree with the person who said that is VERY low.
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Does anyone know what the MT starting pay is for Webmedx, Accustat Carolinas, Accusribe and Transolutions? Also, could you give me your feelings about these companies? I'm looking for the good, bad and ugly. I need to make a change, but am looking to avoid going from the frying pan directly into the fire. So, I am asking here in an effort to get some honest information from those of you who would know from your experience.
Thanks a lot for any info you can provide. Feel free to send me an email if you would prefer. Thanks again.
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I graduated from my MT course in August and have been trying ever since to find work. I currently have an offer from LTS to work as an IC, but I find the idea kind of intimidating. Having to get insurance, quarterly taxes and me being new to the field. Could anybody give their opinion on whether I should wait or give it a shot as an independent contractor?
Thanks
Starting out
Starting out as an IC is probably a good thing. Most companies want their employees to type 100 to 150 lines per hour average. I know that does not sound like a lot, but when I was new I had to stop a lot to look things up. I still have a hard time getting in 150 lines per hour and I have been at this for over 3 years. (I probably should have learned how to touch type before I started!) I started out with a company called MedQuist. They hired me right out of school. It is a good company to work for, but they require 100 to 150 lines per hour for benefits. I know that most companies won't even consider hiring anyone with less than 2 years at least, some require 5 or more years expierence.
I am an IC now and I am a bit concerned about taxes also. I was told by my accountant that you can deduct a percentage (based on the size of your home office) of your bills, possibly taxes, and even mortgage. Save all receipts!!!! To be sure, please talk to an accountant. Tax laws are different in every state.
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Did anyone find it a little frustrating starting a job. I have 2 jobs. One I trained today, but there is no work as of yet. The other I am waiting for the account to start. Did anyone else have these problems?
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I have finished an online course w/a good grade & am TRYING 2 find a job but seems anyone/everyone hiring is looking for @ least 2 years of experience... does anyone have any advice or ideas on how 2 get started? thanx in advance.
when just starting out
First let me wish you best of luck in your chosen field. I would not expect to be able to do this at home right out of school though. It takes most people a while to "get their feet wet" so to speak, at the very least a year, maybe even two. I don't mean to discourage you, just don't want you to be discouraged later. I think the best thing to do is find a job with a local hospital or clinic and take it from there. Good luck.
Okay, I'm starting to think that it is me.
I have taken the test for RI Unlimited, and yesterday morning, I got an e-mail that said I failed. Today, I started the test for Princeton, and completed all of the written test. I obviously passed, but when it came time for the transcription test, all that happened was that I got a pop-up saying that my experience wasn't what they were looking for. No transcription test as simple as that. Now as far as the 2 test I have failed, I just don't understand how I failed them, and neither does my cousin (who looked them over before I turned them in), and she's been in the business for a really long time now. I'm going to try Sten-Tel, but is there any pointers anyone can give me that may help. I'm getting really frustrated, and I'm about ready to give up and take a convenient store job. I really need the work, and I'm actually willing to take less pay.
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I am new, and I would take it. I wish I could get my foot in the door like that.
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What kind of accuracy do you have? 95% of what? Don't want to start a fight with anyone else, but I don't care who you are, where you are from, if you can type my account with great accuracy, i'll hire anyone. American doc, but challenging.
Getting foot in the door...
I like to think that I'm keeping my expectations realistic. As far as money goes, I'm actually more interested in getting my foot in the door than how much I make. To be honest, no I didn't look into several schools before taking the course I did. Which I do hope does not come back to bite me. I did the At-Home Professions course which, by reading the posts on this site, isn't one of the best schools. But it did teach me a lot of what you said. I do know that even the most experienced Transcriptionist learns new things every day, has to research terms, etc. I also did a lot of work with foreign dialect, and I'll be honest its not my favorite. But it taught me to listen.
I will post my resume on this site. I'll also contact local doctors in my area. I am hoping that because my expectations are low, that I'll find what I'm seeking. I guess what I'm worried about most is that people won't be willing to give me a try. They'd be surprised to find how well I can do. I just need to be given the chance.
Oh and as for my grade, that's just what they refered to my grade as, a GPA. But whether its a GPA or whatnot, it still reflects that I have a good grasp on the material. At least that's what I get out of it!
Thanks again.
Jenn
can you switch off one foot to the other?
Prop up one foot while using the other. Not everybody can do this. may not help that much anyway
The only way I got my foot in the door was to
work inhouse for a couple of years to get experience.
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Any ideas of the pay for in the hospitals?
RE: Starting pay in hospital
Depends on what part of the United States you are inquiring?
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Thats what i heard but about what will that come out to per hour if I am working from home?
Starting Salary
How much should starting salary for a new Medical Transcriptionist be?
Just starting.. and scared..
Hi.. I'm so new, that in fact, I just signed up for an MT course at Career step.
Now, after reading this, i'm quite concerned that I will never have work when i'm done with this.
We live in a small rural community but there are a lot of doctors and one hospital.
I would like to stay home and work.. is there really money.
I see people talking about the money is not very good that they are making.
I only need to make 25,000 a year- can that be done? With outsourcing?
Thanks for your help.
...with a VERY low starting rate, way low, but they do take
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Congrats Ed!! I'm starting the CS
course at the end of March. I'm taking it through Everett Community College, so I'll have additional help from instructors! Maybe we can help eachother out! You'll be about a month ahead of me, but Everett says their timeline to complete the course requires about 40 hrs. a week. Maybe I'll catch up with you quickly if your not studying full-time.
Christy
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I was just offered a position for MT and I must purchase a wav pedal. I am not really sure what that is. Is it just a foot pedal that has a USB port? I won't need to buy a wav player will I? I expect to pay anywhere from $60-$90 for one. Is that about the right price? Any input will be of the greatest assistance. Thanks
Wav pedal (sm)
Hi Angie: I just had to purchase a new wav pedal for a new platform my company was switching to. I bought the Infinity IN-USB-1 which also works with my Start-Stop player. It seems to be a more universal one. I bought it through Executive Communication Systems as this was the cheapest price I could find. Was $70 with tax & shipping.
As to finding a job, my advice is to test everywhere that lets you and DO NOT give up. It took me about 5 months to land my first job. Spheris says they hire newbies and there have been others posted on here that do too, so try doing a search on here (I don't remember all the company names). Best of luck to you!
How old is USB pedal and what are you asking for it? nm
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I have fused ankles, so I use F2 to stop and start. Works good for me but I do not know if works in all programs.
I would not buy a pedal until you have a job.
Some companies will supply a pedal, some use a proprietary program and you need a special foot pedal. Some companies provide expanders, but you can use autocorrect in Word, unless they use a proprietary platform. Most of the time you can use Express Scribe to download and play files. It is free. If the company has their own platform the majority of the time they supply software. Sometimes the company even provides the expander.
It is important to get your foot in the door
You can command more money as soon as you can prove your skills. I agree with those who say to take this entry level job and move up the ladder from there.
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