To get in high line counts, sm
Posted By: Lori on 2007-09-19
In Reply to: Confused... - Do all MT's proofread?
you really have to work on your macros. I currently have about 6,500 word Expanders that I use. Another thing is that if I have a blank I look it up then so I don't have to go back. I really check my lab data numbers well and my medications well as I go. I have learned to proof read as I go so I don't have to go back. Every day or so I will will give myself a "suprise" edit and just go back and check one chart to make sure that accuracy is fine.
I have been doing this for 15 years so I guess that is an added bonus.
Good luck to you.
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as a new grad is 90-100 lc/hr fair or should i get a job flipping burgers
Line counts
If you can create normals this will help tremendously with your line count. Also be sure to utilize any samples that you have available. If you are not using a word Expander already, that will definitely help your speed. The biggest factor in being fast and getting a good line count is to know your stuff and that just comes with experience. When you are first starting out there are a lot of things that you have to look up and that takes a lot of time. Once you get more experience you will find that you don't have to look up as many terms and your speed will pick up.
Good luck!
Line/word counts
 There is free software out there on the Internet called MP count. You could download that and scan a document that you have typed to get an idea of words/lines. There are different settings you can use with this program to calculate lines with spaces, extended, and so on. Perhaps this could be of some help. Good luck!
IC's Experience with line counts
My line counts have not been close to what my employer gives. In fact, there have been a few times already when files that I had done were not included in the line count. Is this a common problem?
Spheris line counts
How hard is it really to get the required line counts? What is their required line count? Anybody know? Thanks.
Gross line means anything on a line is a line, even if just one word
it is counted as a line. Not sure what exactly you are asking, but if you are comparing gross line to the usual 65 characters plus spaces gross line is better. If you make 7.5 cpl per gross line that equals approximately 9.5 cpl based on 65 characters.
It isn't all about dollars...value counts! sm
If most companies don’t check references, why are so many people here complaining that they can’t find a job?
Before choosing a school I contacted several companies to find out which schools they hire from and why. Andrews was the most recommended school by far. The people who hire MTs think highly of Andrews because Andrews graduates are qualified to do the job (their words, not mine).
A signed certificate that anyone can copy for a buck? I have too much self-respect to fake my qualifications. Do you really think that someone who isn’t qualified would be able to keep a job for long? For me this isn’t just about going to school and getting a pretty certificate to hang on my wall, it’s about acquiring a marketable skill that will enable me to earn a living.
I can see why you would think the ‘top three’ are overpriced if you believe that all you get for your money is the SUM program. I’m taking the Andrews course and I can tell you that I am getting much more than just the SUM program. I have an extensive library of reference books, many qualified instructors who are just an email away, every transcribed report that I turn in is reviewed character-by-character by one of my instructors (and if there is a mistake they will find it!). If I have a problem in a particular area, my instructors work with me until I understand. When I graduate from Andrews I know I will be qualified to do the job and do it well. It isn’t simply about dollars and cents….value counts!
Is it possible for someone to get the SUM program and find a job? Anything is possible. Am I getting more out of Andrews than SUM? I certainly am! I’ve invested a lot of time and money in my MT education and I think each and every penny has been well spent.
the high gas prices
are enough to get me thinking it is worth it. I dont presently own a car but am planning to buy one about january or so. The gas prices are having a significant impact on the vehicles I am considering. I used to have a Lexus LS400 and I loved that car and want another but that is a V8 and I may need to buy a 4 cyl.
I rate the VLC very high
I just could not let this pass unanswered.
What you forgot to mention Dianne is that you also paid for the online course and some great Instructors. I should know, I graduated earier this year and I had two job offers within two weeks. They really know how to teach MT!
One bad apple don't spoil the whole bunch.
Brenda
Are you getting your line count from your program or can you use the line counting software to do
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No, that's not why. You pay 39% in taxes because you have a high income.
The actual percentage is only 15.9% for medicare and social security taxes as a self-employed person. That percentage is what people are referring to when they say self-employed people pay "double" taxes.
Dial-up vs. High Speed
Do all companies require High Speed Internet? I can only get dial-up where I live. Can't find a company that will hire without High Speed though. Any thoughts?
Co. that does not require DSL or high speed???
The little town I live in in Michigan offeres both DSL and high speed internet but not outside the town where I live which is 3.5 miles from town. No verizon internet either offered. Almost all the jobs I have applied for end up requiring DSL or high speed connections and I am having trouble finding any companies to apply for that don't require those. Anyone know of companies I can apply to that don't? I am looking for part-time MT work and am flexible in hours and days that I can work. Thanks for any help that can be offered.
Companies that do not require high-speed
FutureNet does not require high-speed access. FutureNet Technologies Corporation
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.
And Bill Gates dropped out of high school... :)) NM
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Do you work nights and produce very high volume for your 12 cpl? Are these your own accounts?
s
I'm sure you'd be first in line for it, right?
The VLC has had numerous complaints against them and people demanding refunds. I was in a position to KNOW that people that couldn't get jobs because they couldn't pass MT employment tests after the VLC course. How is that being immature? Evidently, you're one of the VLC reps lurking on the boards so you can jump in and refer your school. Otherwise, you wouldn't be taking it so personally.
$ per line?
As a recent graduate and new MT, could someone tell me what a fair salary is, per line of transcription? Thanks so much.
How much per line?
I also do voice recognition as well as straight transcription. I have been an MT for about 2 years now and started off doing voice recognition and I love it. I now do about 1800 to 2100 lines per day (voice recognition). I started off with a company doing vr and was only making 2.5 to 3 cents per line and I stayed with them for about 18 months and after the raises I was making 4.25 cents per line. However, that was an IC position and I wanted benefits so I started taking as many online tests as possible with companies that offer employee status and not IC. I wanted to get benefits. So, eventually I passed the tests for about 6 different companies and I got to pick which one I wanted to go with instead of begging for someone to hire me.
I would take some tests online on the days that you are not working perhaps on the weekends or evenings and see if you pass the tests. It can't hurt at all. I am now working with a new company and I am currently making 6 cents per line and this is for voice recognition, which is pretty darn good doing about 1800 lines per day. You will not know until you try. E-mail me if you have any other questions.
Maybe not out of line...
but not a very good *cooperative* attitude.
line count
Can someone please help me with the whole line count, WPM, total dollars concept. I'm trying to figure out my potential income doing MT. I know there are a range of answers but there must be some averages. I would be brand new at MT. What's your best guess of amount of work in say a 6 hour/day schedule? After 6 months experience? Thanks in advance for your help!
best on-line courses?
Hi all,
I'd like to take an on-line MT course; can anyone recommend one over any others? I plan on doing an internship for experience when I'm done for a while so I can get an actual paid position. How hard will it be to start working from home as I have a 20 month old that I want to stay at home with.
Thanks!
How is line counting done?
I know it is based on a 65 character line, often including spaces, but how do you line count your work and get an accurate number?
Gross line
Hi! I got offer of 7.5 cents per gross line. No idea is it better than 7.5 cents per line including spaces? Please advise!
7 cents a line
I graduated in Aug - my first job finally came in Sept/Oct they started me out at 7 cents doing orthro clinics.
Line rate
I believe that means 7 cents per line for a 65-character line. If it does, that is not a good rate, especially if you have experience. Also, you need to find out whether that is 65 characters with spaces or without spaces. If without spaces, that is really a bad rate! Good luck to you!
line rate
I have never heard of someone asking a rate based this way. Find out what the margins and font (etc) are before you sell yourself to short. Then I would calculate any document based on those responses and see what the would equal up to so you get a decent rate.
HELP--On-line course information..??
I have been an MT for 13 years and have a friend who is trying to enter this profession via an on-line course. She asked me if I know of any. Can anyone tell me about an on-line program that includes training in Expander programs that is a legitimate program and recognized and accepted by employers? Thanks in advance for your assistance.
It is .06 per line. That is good to know.
Thanks
compaired to .065/line more.....
So many newbies I've seen post on here are paid .065/line when they are first starting out. Many say that is very average newbie pay.
All you can go on to compare is the $7.43/hour that you made. Divide that by .065 and you have 114 lines/hour. If your not actually typing that many lines/hour, than your making MORE than average newbie pay.
I hope this helps.
It's the only way to compare the standard way (cpl) newbies are paid.
Christy
What do you mean by the contract seemed way out of line?
You don't give an example of what you are talking about, but I doubt anyone here would knowingly sign a contract that was detrimental to them or way outside industry norms.
I love my ESLs. Even though I do acute care, they tend to be fairly repetitive in their phrasing, and you get used to them after a few reports. In many cases, I would much rather have an ESL than a doc who drops entire syllables from words and words from sentences because he is in such a rush to be done with his dictation. Or spellers. I hate spellers.
Line counting
 I would like to know who out there started off with a low line count and exceeded to the max of a 1000 lines or more. How many reports are that usually.?And the appropriate hours it takes to get it done.? Would you please share your story with me. that would be great!
Cents per line...
Yes, at 6 or 7 cents a line, that is strictly training wages. Don't settle for anything like that, especially if you have experience and you know you are good at what you do. These companies make anywhere from 14.5 cents on up for the work they receive throughout outsourcing so, in essence, whatever you make, they make, except you are the one doing all of the work, paying for your phone line/internet, etc.
If they only want to pay 6 or 7 cents a line, let them get new grads or someone with no experience, that way they will get what they pay for.
Cents per line
This is a post of new graduates or soon-to-be graduates, who need to gain experience. !!!
PT line count
How many lines would you type to be considered PT? 300-500? more? Thank you
Line count
I've seen PT listed for as little as 2500 lines a week, minium 500 lines a day.
line count
Where I work the line count is 6000 lines a week, 40 hours. I do not think it matters how much experience you have as to what your line count is. Company's have a set amount no matter what your experience.
line count
Where I work the line count is 6000 lines a week, 40 hours. I do not think it matters how much experience you have as to what your line count is. Company's have a set amount no matter what your experience.
wpm should be for line quota
What would the typing wpm of a new grad have to at least be, in order to meet the following line count?
"Most full time positions are between 1200 and 1500 lines a day (6000 to 7500 lines per week). Most part-time positions require at least 120 lines per hour "
Line count
I am in need of a new line count program. My (old) original is on a floppy disk and I no longer have floppy access. What is a good/reliable program to use?
Med-Line school?
Has anyone heard about Med-Line school? Has anyone heard good/bad things about? Anyone go there? What were your experiences like? They are AHDI approved and provide a paid internship, and so far there program appeals to me - but I'm just wondering whether employers will hire folks who studied there - and equally important - whether Med-Line adequately prepares students for MT.
I realize that Andrews and MTech are the two top schools - but I'd like to keep my options open before committing.
Thank you!
On-Line Medical Dictionary
Dorland's has a wonderful on-line dictionary for those who cannot afford their own. I use it all the time, even tho I have my own; it's just easier to click to a website!
Here is the link. Either click or copy and paste in your web browser:
http://www.mercksource.com/pp/us/cns/cns_hl_dorlands.jspzQzpgzEzzSzppdocszSzuszSzcommonzSzdorlandszSzdorlandzSzdmd_a-b_00zPzhtm
I charged 14 cents per line.
I drove every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday to pick up and deliver work. I had six accounts in one building and had them for seven years. I recently let them go because I moved and no longer wanted to drive. You definitely charge more. Think of how much time you spend printing, delivering and picking up. It is much more cost on your part than working for a service and doing everything on line.
DSL operates over the phone line
The presence or absence of satellite service is irrelevant.
There are line count programs
available. If you use Word, you can go up to Tools, Word Count and take the characters w/spaces and divide by 65. That, of course, is assuming that you are paid for spaces - which some places do not do.
Oooh... 3 cents per line.
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Yes, 9 cents per 65-character line.
nm
You can always try on-line local paper ads...sm
I see them all the time and not really looking for experience, but for schooling and skill in Word. Call hospitals and listen to their employment listings or even look them up on-line. There are tons of ways to find work, not just with the big companies. I once looked in my yellow pages and found a neighborhood MT needing help. I just called her and asked, and she said yes! Good luck!
6 cents a line and happy
Hmmmmm....you must not have any real bills, just blow by money eh?
Per Line versus Per Report
In a 7-hour day I can type 2000 lines or 200 reports. Most companies expect 1200 lines during a full-time shift, so that probably would equate to 120 reports if you are going by the 1200 lpd standard. Another way to look at it...the average "decent" (not exceptional) MT should be able to type 20 minutes of diction in 60 minutes. I don't proof after typing, I proof while I am typing. Hope this helps.
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