Translator

httpsladgovcomjobopenings; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Blanchfield Army Community Hospital seeks a Foreign Language Translator/Transcriptionist to deliver accurate written translations and transcripts for its clinics and staff.

The role requires translating between English and one or more foreign languages, preserving meaning and intent, with work assigned per government translation requirements and deadlines.

Qualifications

• Professional written proficiency in English and at least one foreign language.
• Education, training, or experience in translation/transcription of medical or administrative material.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with translator/interpreter ethics.

Responsibilities

• Translate written documents between English and foreign languages, preserving meaning and tone.
• Provide translation services for common and uncommon languages as assigned.
• Review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, consistency and completeness.

Skills

English proficiency

Foreign language proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

Translation/Transcription training

Job description

Schedule:
On-call/as-needed position. Work will be assigned based on Government translation requirements and established deadlines. This position is primarily document-based rather than a fixed daily on-site schedule.

Summary:
The Foreign Language Translator/Transcriptionist will provide accurate professional written translation and transcription services supporting Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and its associated clinics.

The translator will convert written information between English and common or uncommon foreign languages while preserving the original meaning, context, terminology, and intent of the material.

Requirements:

• Must demonstrate professional written proficiency in English and at least one foreign language.
• Must possess appropriate education, training, experience, or professional competency in translation/transcription and be capable of accurately translating medical or administrative information.
• Must maintain confidentiality and comply with professional translator/interpreter standards and ethical requirements.

Duties:

• Translate written documents from a foreign language into English and/or English into the applicable foreign language.
• Provide translation services for common and uncommon foreign languages as assigned.
• Accurately preserve the meaning, terminology, tone, and intent of the original document.
• Review translated materials for accuracy, grammar, consistency, and completeness before submission.
• Protect confidential patient, medical, and Government information and complete assignments within required deadlines.