Ilocano Interpreter (Sacramento Area)
On-siteSacramento, California, United States
Job Summary
Provide professional interpreting services primarily in healthcare settings across Sacramento, ensuring accurate, complete, and clear oral translation between Ilocano and English in medical, legal, and community contexts. Interpret for diverse stakeholders including medical professionals, patients, government agencies, and community organizations while maintaining high fidelity to original communication. Maintain fluency in both languages and demonstrate the ability to work effectively with individuals from varied cultural and linguistic backgrounds. Obtain required medical clearances, including vaccination records and background checks, and hold a valid California license. This independent contractor role offers a flexible schedule dependent on demand for specific languages and interpreter qualifications.
Required Qualifications
- Fluency in Ilocano 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 Ilocano 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
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