Russian Interpreter (Sacramento, CA)

Interlingva, Inc.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlingva, a professional interpreting and translation agency, seeks a Russian Interpreter for Sacramento, CA. This independent contractor role offers a flexible schedule with ongoing opportunities and assignments in healthcare settings.

Based in Sacramento or the Greater Sacramento Area, you will interpret between Russian and English across medical, legal, and community contexts, while meeting diverse client needs and maintaining high fidelity to source material.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Russian and English is required.
• Must reside in Sacramento, CA or the Greater Sacramento Area.
• Experience providing accurate, complete interpretation in medical, legal and community settings.
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Russian and English in both directions.
• Proven ability to work with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Skilled in meeting communication needs of medical professionals, patients, and agencies.
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience.
• Willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks as needed.
• Possession of a valid California license is required.

Skills

Bilingual Russian/English

Residency in Sacramento

Medical/Legal interpretation

Oral interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Healthcare interpretation

Interpreter training

Medical clearance willingness

CA interpreter license

Education

Formal interpreter training or relevant professional experience

Job description

About the job Russian Interpreter (Sacramento, CA)

Job Description

This is an independent contractor position offering a flexible work schedule and ongoing opportunities.

The interpreter will provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings. Assignments are based in Sacramento, CA or the Greater Sacramento Area and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Russian and English
• Must reside in Sacramento, CA or the Greater Sacramento Area
• Demonstrated experience providing accurate, complete, and clear interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings, with the highest level of fidelity to the original communication
• Strong ability to interpret orally between Russian and English in both directions
• Proven ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Skilled in meeting the communication needs of medical professionals, patients, government agencies, community organizations, and internal stakeholders
• Combination of formal interpreter training and/or relevant professional experience
• Willingness to obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination/immunization records and background checks, as necessary
• Possession of a valid California license

ABOUT US

Interlingva is a professional interpreting and translation agency providing services across the United States. We deliver high-quality linguistic solutions to healthcare providers, insurance companies, government agencies, and private businesses in diverse industries. Our mission is to bridge language barriers and ensure effective communication by offering reliable, culturally competent interpreters wherever language support is essential.