Tongan Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

Ilinterpreting; California (MO); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

A professional interpreting agency is seeking a Tongan Interpreter in California, primarily for healthcare settings. This position is as an independent contractor, offering a flexible work schedule with ongoing opportunities. Candidates must be fluent in Tongan and English, with experience in accurate interpretation. The position requires engagement with diverse communities and fulfillment of medical and legal communication needs. Applicants should be willing to obtain required clearances and possess a valid California license.

Qualifications

• Experience performing interpreting work in medical and legal settings.
• Ability to interact with diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Willingness to obtain necessary medical clearances.
• Ability to relate to non-English speakers from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to meet communication needs of the public, medical staff, and agencies.
• Combination of formal training and/or relevant experience.
• Possession or willingness to obtain medical clearances and background checks.
• Possession of a valid California license.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services in healthcare settings.
• Ensure accurate and clear communication between patients and providers.
• Meet the communication needs of various stakeholders.

Skills

Fluency in Tongan and English

Interpreting work accuracy

Ability to orally interpret

Cultural sensitivity

Communication needs assessment

Job description

About the job Tongan Interpreter (Sacramento Area)

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 the Sacramento Area and are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters' qualifications.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Fluency in both Tongan and English
• 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

ABOUT US

Interlingva Inc. 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.