which companies provide a computer?
Posted By: MKJ on 2008-04-04
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Hello, which companies provide a computer? Just curious.
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There are a lot of companies now that will provide
an expander. Some have programs that will only work with certain ones. The most widely used by companies I believe in ShortHand/SpeedType. I don't know anything about IT so don't know how it compares. You can go to SH website and download a 30 day trial, don't know if there is a trial for IT. I know with SH/ST you can convert your expansions from other programs. I wouldn't buy an expander though until you get a job. I know a lot of people who still use autocorrect in Word. Most companies use Word in some form and should be sufficient initially.
Really? Who? Please provide more info
about these unsuccessful M-Tec and Andrews graduates. I'm sure Susan and Linda would want to know so they could help them. Because they DO help their graduates find jobs. Good jobs. I think you're making it up just to make yourself feel good.
Sorry, that should read "Do not provide..."
Forgot the drop-off point there.
Her school should provide the names of
The school should provide her with the names of employers who will hire their graduates.
How about having her apply to the company YOU work for? That would give them some assurance that she was worth the risk to hire.
Very few provide. Most programs get loaded to your machine from CDs or
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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!!
Disagree. We have a gravy account that we, as IC's, provide our own equipment and pay for
a token to get into the software. Big deal. You pay $150 for a C-phone and $150 for the token but then you make scads of money! So would weigh the ROI (return on investment). Not a hard and fast rule to never buy equipment you can't use on another account.
Do you use their computer or your own?
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I use my own computer
the company I work for does not offer use of equipment. I did get my foot pedal from them though. I work on the Dictaphone ExText platform and really love it. They sent me the Dictaphone foot pedal and a really nice pair of Dictaphone headphones.
computer without vista
I purchased a new dell laptop about 6 months ago and was able to get it with Windows XP. I would also recommend if you go that route that you elect to have Word 2003 rather than the newer Word 2007 installed on it as it is getting very difficult to find Word 2003 anymore and it is very expensive.
Shelley
dictaphone to computer
I recently purchased a dictaphone for a job that didn't work out. Does anyone know if there is an adaptor cable that will allow the footpedal from the phone to work as a USB on my computer?
you can't put them on the computer unless you have a transcriber to play them on. nm
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Usage of company computer?
I have done a few searches, and it seems that there are only a few companies that offer a computer for your own in-home use. I'm just curious about this. Do the majority of the companies offer their own computers and are just not saying on their websites? Do most of them charge a monthly fee for the use?...or do you mainly have to provide your own computer?
Thanks in advance for any info. 
Wireless does not mean secured computer......
If you have a wireless card, you can use a public "hot spot" which is public wireless access but anyone with a wireless card can also access your computer and you will not know it.
Here's a site that may answer a few of your questions. Just remember, public places can be dangerous regardless with regards to your private information on a laptop. Try to at least set up the precautions listed below.
http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/tabletpc/expert/russell_tabletlaptop.mspx
You can still get a VISTA-free computer
from Tiger Direct if you ask. At least I got one not too long ago.
when I bought my computer last fall
it came with Vista. Nothing came with XP anymore but I had to have it. (Now Dell is getting smart and selling computers with XP again.) We just put a copy of XP on. We always have the option to restart and boot Vista. You don't have to dump it. This was a huge headache, though, because we had to download a bunch of other drivers for sound, video, etc., and I would recommend just getting a computer with XP. We really like our Dell computer.
I highly suggest you get a computer with XP - sm
99% of the companies out there do not use Vista. So either get your hands on an old one or buy a new one with it (I special ordered mine from Dell), or reformat your existing computer and get rid of the Vista. I use an Aircard which works great with every company I have tried it on so far, I would just say yeah, I have high speed....you do, it is just wireless. I had some trouble recently and the tech guys kept telling me my aircard would not work, etc. I told them I had been using it for 6 months just fine.....turns out it was a problem at their end and once they fixed it my aircard worked fine as always. Try www.lts-inc.com they will hire newbies and always have lots of work.
HHELP! Any MAC computer students/MTs out there studying? or working?
there?? I was strongly leaning towards M-Tec for schooling, and just read you can't use a MAC computer while studying there. I can't afford to switch over to a PC right now.
Has anyone found that using a MAC handicapped them?
Please advise! TIA! -Anne
inputs on buying a laptop computer to use for work
I am a newbie and looking into buying a laptop computer to use for work. I would like to know if that is okay. The reason that I wanted a laptop computer for work is because I wanted to be still working wherever I maybe even if I am not at home. Is that possible? If it's okay, what laptop computers do you recommend?
THanks for the imput. My computer is downstairs also, but I usually have them play upstairs when I
I have been thinking about purchasing a better type of headphone that really block out the sound. I know they are spendy but are they worth it? Any input?
I'm going to say at an outside source where you attend classes - college, business, or computer
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Companies probably won't
hire you if you haven't finished school. I don't know that for a fact though. Someone running their own business might though. You just have to find someone and show how knowledgable you are in the field. As to equipment, that varies depending on what the company or person needs you to have.
Companies...
Hello all!
I am sure this has been asked and I have been a lot of researching for companies on line that offer benefits - not IC positions. I have not had much success and wondered if any of you gals/guys are working such companies, are they hiring, and more importantly would they hire a Career Step grad with a little over 1 year experience? I work at a local PT company, but am tired of driving to town every day for the tapes and making deliveries - had a taste of online work once and would like to get back to that, but need benefits!! Thanks!!
Lori
companies
I graduated in May and am now working for Orion Medical Transcription and love it. They are a great company and have a wonderful mentoring program. I do not know if they are presently hiring, but give them a try.
MT companies
May I suggest looking into your local community college for your medical transcription training? Part of the course of study for my MT diploma was an internship with an actual transcription company which was a great help to get training in the real world of medical transcription and to see how a transcription company actually works. I was able to take all the classes online, done in the time framework of actual college classes plus I've earned credits that I could use toward something else.
They have a certificate program, a diploma program (which I earned) and an associates degree program. I know nothing about the online MT companies...but it seems to me an actual brick/mortar college adds more credibility to your credentials. I had great instructors and a location to go to when I needed to see them face to face.
I could be wrong as I haven't checked out anything else but this would be my suggestion to those looking to earn their MT training.
There are a few companies out there...
who will hire new grads. I know, for instance, that both Medquist and Spheris allow grads of the CareerStep online program to apply for an at-home position with them immediately upon completion of the course. Both CareerStep and M-Tec are very well-known and legitimate online schools that employers will recognize right away. You might also try sending your resume to USA Medical Transcription (www.usamt.net). They are a smaller company in Florida with an internship program for brand new MTs.
Those companies should be
ashamed. Obviously what they care most about is the almighty dollar (to go in their pocket). Some companies are turning MTs into sweatshop labor. It is especially hard for newbies. Once newbies get some time in, they won't be so insulted with poor line rates. Still, companies should be ashamed of themselves for what they do to MTs paid on production.
More MT Companies
This website also has a plethera of potential hiring companies.
http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Professions/Medical_Transcription/Services/North_America/United_States/
More MT Companies
http://www.dmoz.org/Health/Professions/Medical_Transcription/Services/North_America/United_States/
It has nothing to do with the MT companies...
They are free to hire as they please. They do not owe anyone an explanation.
Regarding your other comments, there are so many MTs who either never even went through an MT training program or went through a program that was not one of the "top 3," and they have found jobs and are successful. How many times does this need to be said before you understand it? Stop putting unnecessary fear into people. If a person wants to succeed in this industry, it is possible via many routes.
how many companies
HOw many companies have you both applied to? Was it just the nationals like MQ and Spheris? Did you try all the small, independent MTSO's out there?
I am a newbie who has been working for a little over 2 months. I applied to over 140 companies, all within one weekend, and found a job by the end of the following week. I recieved a total of 13 responses. I understand that 13 responses out of the 140+ resumes I sent out seems bleak, but I got 13 responses!!! And a job!!! It may seem tedious to sit and do that, but if you found a job at the end of it all, wouldnt it be worth it?
Applying to one company every few days will get you no where. Apply to as many as you can find, and do it all within a week. Spacing them out will only stress you out. Beef up your resume and research how to write a great cover. Print out a list of companies and check them off as you go. Apply to them all and test for as many of them that will let you. Use the time you are not applying to retranscribe the stuff you did in school. It will keep what you learned sharp and help with you typing speed as well.
Good Luck.
Did you try all of these companies?
Here is a list that someone posted of companies who supposedly will hire newbies: http://forum.mtstars.com/medical_transcription/v/3/7497.html. You might want to try sending your resume to all of them. It may take a lot of sending, but you should get some responses.
If you do save the tests you are taking (if you have permission) and are unsure why you failed, I would be more than happy to look over anything and give you feedback. You can E-mail me if you'd like at mtmentor@gmail.com. 
Companies
Why would you want someone to list the companies from the COC on a public forum? If you were a loyal M-TECer, you should know better! And obviously you haven't read the copyright warnings of late. It won't hurt you to wait a week or so until you find out the results of your test.
Companies
Oh jeez, there have been a lot. I went down the list at mtdaily.com and applied to any of the jobs that were hiring, and didn't mention experience.
Named companies:
MedQuist
Mrecord
Princeton
A few of the local hospitals to name a few.
Maybe try companies looking for IC?
They seem to be more flexible with hours, so maybe they are more flexible if you can only have satellite.
Have you ever looked into wireless internet through your cell phone? My sister does this, though I couldn't tell you any more about it. They got it from their cell phone company. It might be similar to satellite, but they don't ever seem to lose signal like satellite sometimes does in bad storms.
Good luck.
Also, I would periodically check with your phone company. My in-laws went from not being able to get DSL the last 5 years to just getting hooked up with it this past week. Granted, they are in the extended network, so had to pay a little more at first, but now they pay less than I do for the same service :)
Good luck.
do companies
say they are interested, set-up a phone interview, and then NOT call at the designated time? I have had this happen twice!
What are the top national companies
that have good reputations as employers? I'd like to contact them to see what schools they see as "top notch". TIA! -Anne :)
Now, which companies fit the above requirements? LOL
Oy, that'd be a nice place to work.
It's likely that most companies won't test you without
I'm a small MTSO and won't even consider testing someone if they haven't been trained, preferably at one of the better schools (M-TEC, Andrews, etc.)
Some companies won't even let you test unless
.
You'd have to test for companies. How would you do?
What would happen when the truth came out? There is no faking it when it comes to doing hospital work. Did you see the ads for general/religious transcription? If your English skills are top-notch, jump on those. One of the companies says they also have or will be getting some MT work, I believe.
Good luck.
Big 3 is schools, not companies
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What companies are you appying with
What companies have you applied with? There are companies out there that will hire with no experience. I am proof of that.
No, it is not good, and companies know it...
and will not test people who go to that school. They used to have another name, they changed it to Allied because word got out that they are a cheap school that does not adequate prepare you for this career.
You need to check into Andrews School or M-Tec. Employers will waive the 2-year experience requirement if you graduate from those two schools, and you will be able to get a job.
There are companies that offer
"internships," but a lot of them are scams. If any company requires you to pay $$ upfront or to buy equiptment/software from them you can be sure they are a scam. If in doubt ask about them here. You can post your resume on the various free job boards and you may get a response from a company who might not post ads on the boards.
Most companies will not hire
you before completing your course unless you attend Career Step, M-Tech or Andrews. Allied is not good with helping you obtain a position, they only help with your resume and directing you towards companies that test. You can try testing with MT companies, but be aware that if you do not pass you may have to wait 6 months before retesting. Good luck.
This varies with companies, but
most of them have a word test to test terminology and spelling and then some dictation as well. Some are timed and some are not.
For a list of companies ...
Check out -- http://www.transcriptionresource.com/companies.htm.
If you received your training from certain places, some employers will waive the experience requirement. Check with your school for assistance with job placement too. GOOD LUCK!
Difficult but possible. Most companies want
FT people so that may add a little difficulty on top of the fact that you are a newbie. It depends on what school you went to how easy it will be for you to find a position. If you want to one of the 2 best recognized schools, M-Tec or Andrews, your chances are pretty good. It you went to PCDI or At-Home Professions it will be extremely difficult, though not impossible. Post your resumes on all the various free MT job boards. I would also suggest looking locally for a clinic or hospital position. If you didn't come from one of the better schools you're going to need a lot of mentoring and working on-site is a good way to get that.
What companies are reputable?
I am new to this and looking for direction.
Thanks!
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