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Qualified Medical & Community Bilingual Interpreter NV

Rela Language Professionals · Las Vegas, NV · 1 wk ago
On-siteInformation Technology$18–$22/hrFull-time

About the role

At RELA, we're revolutionizing language access by cultivating a vibrant community where interpreters thrive and grow together. We believe in empowering every voice through continuous learning, professional development, and a supportive network that feels like family. Working together with empathy and dedication, our team sets new standards of excellence in healthcare interpretation across 80+ languages.

Responsibilities

  • Facilitate accurate flowing communication
  • Ensure comprehension
  • Manage specialized terminology
  • Handle sensitive situations professionally
  • Document services and communicate responsively

Requirements

  • Required Education/Training: High school diploma or equivalent, certificate from a nationally accredited 40-hour interpreter training program
  • Fluency in English and target language(s)
  • Strong medical terminology knowledge in both languages

Qualifications

  • High school diploma or equivalent
  • Certificate from a nationally accredited 40-hour interpreter training program
  • ACTFL: Advanced-Mid or higher
  • ALTA: Score of 9 (Advanced High) or higher on the 1–12 scale
  • ILR/Government: Level 2+ (Limited Working Proficiency Plus)
  • Language proficiency requirements

Skills

  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Communication skills
  • Sensitivity to cultural differences

Benefits

  • Professional development opportunities
  • Interpretive peer support and mentorship
  • Cultural events
  • Shadowing, performance reviews, and skill assessments

Pay

Majority of Interpretation Requests will be Weekdays Between 7AM-7PM Weekend, Evening, Night & Holiday Job Requests Also 2024-2025 Interpreters' Typically Quoted Rates Have Tended to Fall in the Following Ranges (Spanish/Portuguese): Entry Level (0-5 years experience): $18-22/hourExperienced (3-8 years): $20-24/hourNational Medical Certified Interpreter (1-4 years experience): $23-27/hour

Schedule

Majority of Interpretation Requests will be Weekdays Between 7AM-7PM Weekend, Evening, Night & Holiday Job Requests Also 2024-2025 Interpreters' Typically Quoted Rates Have Tended to Fall in the Following Ranges (Spanish/Portuguese): Entry Level (0-5 years experience): $18-22/hourExperienced (3-8 years): $20-24/hourNational Medical Certified Interpreter (1-4 years experience): $23-27/hour

Additional Rate & Other Language Rate Information

  • Other common Non-Spanish/Portuguese Languages (Russian, Arabic, etc.): +$2/hr
  • Rare languages ("Languages of Lesser Diffusion" i.e. Chuukese, Basque, etc.): +$5/hr
  • Specialty assignments (i.e. workman's comp): +$5/hr
  • After-hours coverage (evenings, nights, weekends): +$5/hr
  • Travel Time or Mileage reimbursement (when pre-approved by the client)

Professional Development Incentives

  • Ongoing Skill Development Opportunities
  • CEUs
  • Specialty & Terminology Courses
  • Professional Industry Conferences & Networking Opportunities

Compliance Requirements

  • Current immunizations or approved exemption
  • Drug screening
  • Clean background check
  • Ability to obtain facility-specific credentials
  • Annual facility specific compliance trainings

Transportation, Technology & Job Fulfillment Requirements

  • Reliable personal vehicle with ability to travel throughout service area
  • Smartphone with reliable data plan
  • Mobile check-in/out apps
  • Email & SMS communication
  • GPS navigation capabilities
  • Navigate various healthcare environments

Required Documents

  • Current resume or application
  • Language Proficiency Assessment Certificate (ACTFL OPI or ALTA Preferred) or Education Verification
  • Interpreter training credentials (certificate of training)
  • Immunization/Vaccine Records
  • Background Check Authorization
  • Drug Screening Test (10 Panel)
  • Professional headshot (for ID badge)

About RELA

RELA Language Professionals provides interpretation and document translation services in over 80 languages, facilitating communication in healthcare and other community, business and legal settings. We enable language access for Limited English Proficient individuals in our communities while simultaneously helping our clients effectively reach, serve, communicate seamlessly and foster understanding with each other through our interpreters and translators. Since our founding in 2017, RELA has grown into a leader in the language services industry, partnering with major healthcare systems including St. Luke's Health System, Terry Reilly Health Services, and Intermountain Healthcare. We support our language professionals by providing professional work opportunities for them to serve their local communities and foster a supportive network for language professionals to excel in their skills and careers with ongoing professional development.

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