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Posted By: all of those questions. on 2007-01-25
In Reply to: full of questions.... - Staci
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Read ALL the posts on this board & the Company board and you'll
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don't believe all that you read on this board.
I have worked for Medquist for a few years, and I think they are a great company to work for. There have been a few bumps in the road, but they hear the MT's and are trying to correct them. The pay is good, and the platform is excellent.
Read Company board and do a search. Many posts about them. nm
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Read the job seeker's board, post your resume. nm
You're missing all the comments on the MQ board! Read some more;
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It's all a gamble. Read through posts on the Company board
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Read the awful comments about SoftScript on the Main board! nm
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The answer is....
myocardial ischemia 
no one here would know the answer to that
Are you talking about looking at the character count in MS-Word or by some line counter you got or the company got? MS-Word gives you a character count with spaces and a count without spaces.
No, of course you don't have an answer for that - sm
because there isn't one.
Answer
http://www.lartechinc.com/home.html
Check on Google.Com they have many links to the company you are looking for.
Didn't like my answer?
Didn't like my tone? That's just too damn bad. Get over it. I told you the truth. If you don't want to heed the truth, that's your problem, not mine.
Answer to your concerns
Why don't you call Linda and discuss your concerns with her? I'm sure she can put them into perspective better than I can, but I'll share that you won't need to use that website in your studies. Nor do you need to participate in any social activity whatsoever. In fact, should you wish to be completely invisible to all the other students, you won't have any problem doing so.
My cyber-office masquerades as a pub, but I won't be teaching you, so you don't have to go there. Even if I was teaching you, you wouldn't have to go there! Many of my students interact with me only by email.
Yes, our board is private. That is because our students voted to have a private board and because the school administration feels that a private board is best for everyone. That way, you can speak and participate freely, or not, without worrying about it coming back to haunt you some day.
What's most important is that you choose the school that makes you feel the most "at home." You need to be comfortable and happy, and you need to feel that the school meets your needs as far as is possible. We want you to select the school that you feel is "your" school, and if it's not us, that's ok.
Wrong answer!!
This means they are interested enough that they would recommend me to apply at their sister company. They WANT to interview me. Got the call today.
A newbie answer
I have been doing this job part time for 6 months now and absolutely love it. I am looking forward to the day when I can do this full time. To answer your questions:
1. There is no reason nor excuse to attach a resume when your prospective employer says to paste it. When I applied I made sure I read everything and did everything that was asked.... because I wanted the job.
2. There is no reason nor excuse to apply for a job where you do not have or are not willing to buy the equipment needed to do the job. I made sure my software and foot pedal were compatible. If a high speed internet connection is required, and you don't have one, then you can't do the job.
3. When I applied for positions, I checked, checked and recheched my spelling and grammar to show that I did have a grasp of the English language... because I wanted the job.
4. I did get the job, and now I rely heavily on the QA corrections that I receive. I pull my reports to see the errors before I start my shift so I won't do the same mistakes again. I want to learn the words and phrases of difficult docs, get the account specifics down, and improve my accuracy... because I want to KEEP my job.
This is just good business common sense. I think feathers were ruffled because of the tone of the post, not the content, although I can certainly understand her frustration. A MTSO owes a newbie nothing. A newbie must prove themselves able to do the job, and a good first impression is a big step in doing that.
Just my take on it.
A practical answer for you.
The best place to train is:
1. Any school where nearly all students graduate,
2. Where nearly all of those graduating pass employment tests with nationals and are hired,
3. Doing well in them right away, getting up to speed quickly,
4. And where the school will continue working with you at no extra charge until you have the skills you need.
That's what you need to ask those schools. Only one or two will be able to answer these questions in a satisfactory manner.
The whole point behind getting training is, after all, GETTING A JOB.
Correct answer - only cap if.....sm
only cap medical Transcriptionist if it is a company name....I am an MTSO with my first name and surname coming before, i.e., [My Name Here] Medical Transcription Service
To answer your questions
I'm an IC and was given the IC Manual which does not refer at all to any reviews, raises, etc. I do cardiology and can produce about 175 lines an hour, sometimes more, sometimes less, depending on the doctor. Since I'm an at-home IC, I have no one else to compare my work to, that's kind of why I started looking around to see what I could find out. Since my one year anniversary is right around the corner, I figured that would be the time to approach the subject but I wanted to have an idea of what I should be looking for!
Since no one has given you a direct answer I will - sm
500 lines as a newbie will probably take you at least 5 hours, maybe more, maybe less depending how easy/hard the dictators are, how fast you type, how much you have to look up, etc. The norm is 150 lines an hour, but as a newbie it is unlikely you will reach that. After six years I still only do 140-170 lines an hour with my expander, though I am not a super fast typist (60 WPM). So there are a lot of factors to figure in, but as a newbie 500 a day is not too bad to do and very doable. Good luck.
answer - split
Instead of the traditional straight keyboard, they have a keyboard that is split down the middle so your hands can be at a more natural angle. Its called an ergonomic keyboard. I LOVE mine.
If you go to this URL you will find the exact keyboard that I use.
http://www.microsoft.com/hardware/mouseandkeyboard/productdetails.aspx?pid=043
I have been looking into this as well, can you answer some of my questions?
When you say a secure internet access, is that any different than being in a hotel that offers free high speed internet? What precautions or questions should I ask before I plug my system into something like that.
The majority of the time I will be using it is when my kids would like to play outside and I can be able to work from the deck of porch. However, we would like to take vacations where I could have access to typing if I needed to, such as a STAT file.
Thank you for any answers you give.
Answer to Intership
Has anyone heard back from "Jen" regarding the internship that her company is offering? If so, please email me with your thoughts and opinions of the offer.
Thanks!
Well, why ask if you didn't want the answer.
You asked why anyone would get into the industry now. Why ask the question if you didn't want to hear the answer. We weren't necessarily defending our jobs, but explaining why we do it. We make more than working at Wal-Mart and are much happier at home doing MT. If you were just trying to make a point, then just spit it out instead of asking questions you really don't want the answers too.
I agree about the post above, but many of us come to this field with our eyes wide open. I knew what to expect. I knew I would have to work hard to get where I needed to be financially and I have far exceeded my expectations. For some of us, MT does pay and pays well, better than any of the other jobs available in my small town.
Two people may be composing an answer
at the same time, and they have no idea somebody else hit the "post reply" button before they did.
You got an answer to the question you asked
There is no need to become retroactively indignant. You wanted to claim experience for your schoolwork. You were informed that that would be inappropriate. Now you know.
MTSO - Are you going to answer quick on this
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lol It wasn't for this case...the 1st answer was there
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Thanks for taking time to answer.
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Too many variables involved to answer
that question. You shouldn't compare anyway.
Having instructers answer questions quickly is a BIG plus.
Since when is asking for an answer on a test considered using a resource?
It's cheating, plain and simple. Are you the same Jenn who is having trouble with the Princeton test? If so, no wonder you disagree with what "resources" are.
You still skirted the issue. Please answer the questions so you may have more newbies. Otherwise,
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Ooops! Nevermind So. I found the answer from the posts below. Thanks. :-)
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In answer to your question, top schools are Andrewsschool.com, mtecinc.com, careerstep.com
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And read on...
Hello there but you have graduated from the wrong course to "pay" for your intelligence/ability/everyday expenses...transcription does not "pay" it is all being sent over sea...and to be precise, "India" as India has a great college program for such and are willing to work fro 1/4 us American workers with a much higher cost of living,so I say who do we Americans look down upon...ahhhhh....would seem thouest government.
Please read
It is fantastic that the student graduated with honors from the MT course.
However, trust me, that does not equip them to receive pay that experienced MTs get for acute care work.
The mere mentioning of it tells me that you have not a clue of what you are in for or where you stand.
The honors MT grad should lower their expectations just a bit. :)
Please read
I think you need to understand that this industry is evolving very quickly and your skills will probably not have much time to develop to stay in the game. Only the most skilled MTs will have a chance at true transcription; it is being sold out to editing for voice recognition and offshoring.
It will take you years to get your experience, even after an MT educational program, to make this a profitable career for yourself. You will more than likely start out making minimum wage (at best) for the first year or two. If you can mentally survive the extreme challenge of working from home while learning MT work, you have a chance.
I would seriously advise against it. Especially with you not knowing anymore than you seem to and stating it seems interesting. One would have to have a true love and passion for this work to start it and survive it in this day and age.
Please, any new MTs, please read
I want to give you a piece of very pertinent advice. It comes with all the care and compassion I could possibly have in my being:
Please do not focus solely on medical terminology in your studies. Poor command of English grammar and punctuation is as devastating as poor medical terminology.
I cannot count the times that I have not been able to hire someone who has fared well in medical terminology but lost out due to English grammar and punctuation errors.
Please know the differences in past, present and future tenses. Please learn the appropriate uses of commas, semi-colons and colons. Please learn the difference between plural and possessive. Learn how to use articles appropriately.
You will do yourself a world of good professionally by nurturing your English grammar and punctuation skills as much as your medical terminology, etc.
The reason I am telling you this and not the experienced MTs is because I have had to argue them into a corner because they simply do not believe they are capable of making mistakes. Please never, ever feel that way. Every single one of us do. We always will. However, a mistake is one thing; complete lack of skills is another.
Do not allow yourself to be closed in the mind or heart to improvement. Some editors do not have good rapport, I know, but that is their shortcoming, not yours. Just glean what you can and keep your spirit strong.
Thank you and I truly wish the best for all of you!
You can read all about both
coding and transcription careers at the Andrews site because they teach both. Coding usually pays better, but most jobs are at a hospital or office. I would only recommend transcription to someone whose talent is strictly on the English language side. Coding still uses the terminology, but it's more of a treasure hunt to recover as much codable information and help the hospital (or MD) collect all it (or he/she) is due.
Read Read Read
I suggest you start here and read as many posts as your eyes can handle. Do a Google search for MT forums, go to them and read some more. I guarantee you will find more information in this forum and the forums all over the web than you ever thought possible. Fellow new MTs and experienced MTs are a wealth of information, not only about the trials and tribulations of going thru school and finding a job, but all the stuff that comes with actually working as an MT. Good luck!
You really have to read some
of the posts and take them with a grain of salt. Not all MT companies are so cut throat with QA and all. Yes, there is a lot of knowledge to learn, and yes, a lot of it you will learn once you actually start transcribing. A good program will help immensely. Some posters tend to be vicious and will start pointing out your spelling and grammatical mistakes just from making a friendly post, and you just have to learn to ignore those posters/posts. There is a lot of helpful information on this board and some really friendly people as well. Don't fear the unknown and keep your head up! Most of us are here to help! 
I have read that
I should wait until I get a client like you said and I see that it makes sense. In your experience, do physicians in smaller offices generally use microcassettes or wav files? Even if I don't purchase ahead, I would like to have an idea what everyone else uses or recommends so I can scope out sources for purchasing. Thank you!
Hmmmm........obviously did not read
her question correctly then. She asked what SCHOOL is the best to choose. Her question was not WHETHER OR NOT to enter this field. By the way, I am over it.
Have a good day!
Read - think i can tell you where to apply.SM
Hi - Go and apply at RIUnlimited - they hire new people - they do pay for spaces - they will pay you 6 cents a line which is low but it is a good place to start - i started there when i got out of school - they will hire you - Good Luck to you!
Maybe you should read before you post.
"I don't remember anyone mentioning Spheris. Maybe they did. I don't have time to go look."
Please read through the posts below (sm)
and be forewarned that there are so-called "companies" and "MTSOs" out there who say they hire newbies but then ask for money upfront in order to work for them. Bottom line: do not pay to work, except for purchasing your own software and equipment. Reputable companies and MTSOs will not ask you for money and will not need you to buy a footpedal from them. Take care and good luck!
Christie - Please read. (sm)
I did clean up this thread. However, I'm not deleting every single post because it is offensive to you.
This IS a public forum. You should probably get a thicker skin to post here. The posters were trying to give you some advice, though not quite in as tolerant of a manner as we would like to see.
If you have any issues, it is best to report them to the Administrator or myself.
Goldbird
Has anyone read this book....?
Hello all-
I had gone to the AAMT site (now AHDI) and found the e-book entitled Getting Your Foot in the Door: Two Years' Experience Not Required. Before I purchase it, I wonder if any one has read it and if it had any good tips for an MT that does not have the 2 yrs that is spoken about so much.
Thanks in advance.
You need to re-read your post. You did
not say you asked for a back-up account, you said you asked for "another account." You also stated you were tired of begging for what you want.
I never proof and never re-read
Even in school I didn't proof or reread or re-listen. Unless there's a word/phrase I can't understand, my foot is on play the whole time. I tried proofing long ago but that just messed me up and slowed me down. I've had 99% accuracy consistently for over a year and it saves a lot of time.
No disrespect, please read
The problem I have here is that my address and all my info are on my resume on a COMPLETELY unregulated board--do you see my issue? I am so willing to work for someone, but anyone can access this site and get personal info--such as my address and contact information. Is there more a secure way to do this?
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