Urdu Remote Consecutive Interpreter

360 SMART LINGO; Lewes (DE); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking an experienced Urdu Remote Consecutive Interpreter to facilitate communication between speakers of different languages. This role involves providing interpretation services during various situations while ensuring clarity and confidentiality. Applicants should have significant experience and technical infrastructure to support interpretation assignments.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience or 6000 hours of active interpretation preferred.
• Completion of Mock Call assessment with a passing score.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive interpretation services during phone calls and meetings.
• Listen carefully and convey the message accurately.
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality.

Skills

Proficiency in at least two languages

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Proof of English language proficiency

Tools

Technical infrastructure

Job description

Job Title: Urdu Remote Consecutive Interpreter - On-Demand

Location: Remote

Job Type: Independent Contractor

Experience Level: Experienced

A 360 Smart Lingo consecutive, over-the-phone interpreter and video remote interpreter plays a crucial role in facilitating effective communication between speakers of different languages. Consecutive interpreters listen to a speaker in one language and then render their speech into another language after a brief pause. As a consecutive interpreter, you will bridge language gaps, ensuring clarity and understanding in various over-the-phone situations.

Responsibilities:

1. Provide consecutive interpretation services during phone calls, meetings, conferences, interviews, and more.
2. Listen carefully to the speaker in the source language and convey the message accurately in the target language.
3. Maintain professionalism, confidentiality, and cultural sensitivity throughout the interpretation process.
4. Respect HIPAA and comply with 360 SL protocol, policies, and industry best practices as required by 360 SL clients.

Requirements:

1. 3+ years of experience or 6000 hours of active interpretation (preferred).
2. Proficiency in at least two languages (source and target languages).
3. Proof of English language proficiency with a "technical proficiency" on the national ILR rating or equivalent.
4. Completion of Mock Call assessment with a passing score.
5. Updated Resume showing relevant interpretation experience.
6. Criminal background check in English.
7. Technical infrastructure to support interpretation assignments (Headset, Stable internet, Laptop).

The 360 SL evaluation process adheres to interpreting standards established by:

• International Medical Interpreters Association (IMIA)
• The National Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
• National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)