Freelance Medical Interpreter

Job Description

Provides scheduled and on-demand in-person, over-the-phone, and VRI consecutive interpretation between Multiple Languages and English and vice versa between medical/vocational providers and injured workers and crime victims with low English proficiency as required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma.
• Ability to obtain and provide a valid driver's license, U.S. passport or other government issued photo ID.
• Ability to obtain a background check through Washington Access To Criminal History (WATCH) website.
• Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.
• Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
• Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
• Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker’s statements only when justified.
• Ability to obtain one of the following certifications:
• Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
• Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination
• Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts
• National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter
• Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
• US State Department Office of Language Services

Additional Information

• Work Environment: In-person appointments throughout the state of Washington and surrounding zip codes. Remote work available for telephonic and video remote appointments.
• Working at SOSi: All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.