Healthcare Pushto Interpreter - Flexible Contract

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. seeks a Pushto interpreter for the Sacramento area. This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible schedule.

Interpreting services are provided mainly in healthcare settings, with assignments in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. Availability depends on requests and interpreter qualifications. Candidates should be fluent in Pushto, experienced in medical interpretation, and able to interpret both directions between Pushto and English.

Qualifications

• Fluent in the target language and English.
• Experience performing accurate medical and legal interpretation.
• Ability to interpret both directions between languages.
• Comfort interacting with diverse LEP populations.
• Background in healthcare settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interpret accurately with fidelity to source material.
• Work on-site at locations in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties.

Skills

Fluency in target language

Interpreting experience

Oral interpretation (Eng ⇄ target)

Interpersonal with LEP populations

Medical/Legal interpretation exposure

Cross-cultural communication

Education

Formal interpretation training

Job description

Interlingva, Inc. seeks a Pushto interpreter for the Sacramento area. This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible schedule.

Interpreting services are provided mainly in healthcare settings, with assignments in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. Availability depends on requests and interpreter qualifications. Candidates should be fluent in Pushto, experienced in medical interpretation, and able to interpret both directions between Pushto and English.