interpreter Washington, DC
Job description
About us
Our goal is to to break down language barriers and facilitate access to healthcare and legal services for all individuals, regardless of their language or cultural background. The role of an interpreter role will be to assist patients during medical appointments by facilitating communication between them and medical staff..
We are looking for a Spanish Interpreter to join our team. The ideal candidate will have a strong command of both English and Spanish, as well as the ability to accurately interpret and translate spoken language in both directions. The successful candidate will be responsible for providing interpretation services for medical, legal, and educational settings, as well as other professional environments. We are looking for someone who is professional, organized, and has excellent communication skills.
Responsibilities:
- Interpret spoken and written Spanish to English and vice versa.
- Be able to accurately interpret the meaning of conversations in a timely manner.
- Be familiar with cultural nuances and idioms of both languages.
- Understand the context of conversations and be able to provide accurate translations.
- Have knowledge of medical, legal, and technical terminology in both languages.
- Maintain confidentiality when interpreting.
Job Type: Contract
Pay: $23.00 - $25.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
Schedule:
- Choose your own hours
Supplemental pay types:
- Tips
Experience:
- medical interpretation: 2 years (Required)
Language:
- Spanish/English (Required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (Required)
Work Location: On the road
