Job detail
Freelance Medical Interpreter OSI - Hampton Roads
THE LANGUAGE GROUP
Location
Virginia Beach, Virginia
Quick overview
Freelance onsite interpreters are needed for all languages in the Hampton Roads area. Interpreters must demonstrate high-level fluency in the target language and possess knowledge of relevant terminology.
Requirements summary
Candidates should have a minimum of 6 months of interpreting experience and 40+ hours of formal interpreter training. For ASL interpreting, state or national certification is preferred.
Interpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsMedical TerminologyEthicsCertificationASLFluencyInterpreting ExperienceSocial Services TerminologyEducational TerminologyEIPAVQASRID
Job description
This is for onsite interpreting
Duties
- TLG is seeking Freelance Onsite Interpreters (Independent Contractors) for ALL LANGUAGES in the Hampton Roads area.
- Interpreters must have a high-level fluency of target language, knowledge of medical, educational, and social services terminology, superior communication and interpersonal skills, and follow company policies, procedures, and Ethics codes.
- We offer competitive pay and guarantee a minimum of two hours per assignment.
Qualifications
- Needed for Spoken Interpreting:
- 6 months minimum of interpreting experience preferred
- 40 + hours of formal Interpreter Training along with fluency tests scores (English and Target Language)
Qualifications
- Needed for ASL Interpreting:
- 6 months minimum of interpreting experience preferred
- State or National Certification (VQAS 3+ or RID) for medical work
- EIPA 4+ for educational work; state or national certification is still highly preferred
