Spanish Language Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Ilinterpreting; Sacramento (CA); Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

Ilinterpreting is seeking a Spanish Language Interpreter for the Sacramento area to provide interpreting services mainly in healthcare settings. This independent contract position offers a flexible schedule and requires fluency in Spanish and English, experience in accurate interpretation, and the ability to interact with individuals from diverse backgrounds. A valid California license and access to communication tools like a cell phone and computer are essential for this role.

Qualifications

• Fluent in relevant languages.
• Proven experience in accurate interpretation.
• Ability to effectively communicate in multilingual settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings.
• Interact with non-English speaking persons.
• Ensure fidelity to the original communication.

Skills

Fluency in the target language(-s)

Experience in medical and legal interpretation

Ability to interpret information accurately

Effective interaction with diverse backgrounds

Ability to meet communication needs

Education

Combination of formal training and relevant experience

Valid California license

Tools

Cell phone

Computer and/or smartphone

Job description

About the job Spanish Language Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is an independent contract self-employment position with a flexible work schedule.

The interpreter will be providing interpreting services primarily in the healthcare setting. Job site locations are mainly in Sacramento, Yolo, and Placer counties. The amount of assignments depends on the volume of requests for specific languages and the interpreter's qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in the target language(-s)
• Experience performing interpreting work accurately, completely, and clearly with the greatest possible fidelity to the spirit and letter of the original communication in medical, legal, and other types of interpretation
• Ability to orally interpret information from the target language into English, and from English into the target language
• Ability to interact with and relate to non-English speaking persons of any background and culture
• Ability to effectively meet the communication needs of the general public, medical staff, community, governmental agencies, and internal committees
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience
• Possession, or willingness to obtain medical clearances, including but not limited to vaccination/immunization records, and background clearances as needed
• Possession of a valid California license
• Access to a cell phone
• Access to a computer and/or smartphone