Ukrainian Interpreter (Santa Clara County)

Interlingva, Inc.; Santa Clara (CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Interlingva, Inc. is seeking a Ukrainian Interpreter (Santa Clara County) for independent contractor work with a flexible schedule and ongoing opportunities in healthcare settings.

Ideal candidates are fluent in Ukrainian and English, have proven medical/legal interpretation experience with high fidelity, and can interpret orally in both directions. Willingness to obtain medical clearances, background checks, and a California license is required.

Qualifications

• Fluency in Ukrainian and English
• Experience providing accurate interpretation in medical, legal, and community settings
• Strong ability to interpret orally in both directions
• Proven ability to work with diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds
• Meet 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
• Possession of a valid California license

Responsibilities

• Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings
• Assignments based in Santa Clara County and available regularly depending on demand

Skills

Ukrainian-English

Medical interpretation

Oral interpretation

Cross-cultural communication

Medical staff liaison

Interpreter training

Background checks

California license

Education

Formal interpreter training

Job description

About the job Ukrainian Interpreter (Santa Clara County)

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 SantaClara Countyand are available on a regular basis, depending on the demand for specific languages and the interpreters qualifications.

Qualifications

• Fluency in both Ukrainian and English
• 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 Ukrainian 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.