Remote Spanish Interpreter

Location: Remote (Non-USA)

Salary Range: $9 – $15 USD* per hour

 

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Position summary

As a remote Spanish to English interpreter for LAMP’s network of Independently Contracted Interpreters, you are responsible for handling video or telephone calls on-demand and facilitating language communication for the Limited English Proficient (LEP) community in a variety of settings, including medical, legal, and customer service.

 

LOCATION

• Must be located outside the United States

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Fluency in Spanish language and English and skilled in the associated cultural dynamics
• Provide effective video or telephonic remote interpreting
• Answer inbound calls in a timely manner
• Provide superior customer service
• Adhere to Code of Professional Conduct, including maintaining strict standards of confidentiality
• Adhere to all policies and procedures, including professional interpretation protocols and industry-specific best practices
• Complete training(s) and participate in ongoing Quality Assurance monitoring

 

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to read, write and speak Spanish at a native level fluency
• Proficient in both English and the target language vocabularies typically used in formal, consultative, and casual modes of communication
• Exude extreme professionalism through appearance, attitude, punctuality, and posture
• Ability to render precise, accurate interpretations without omissions or additions
• Ability to remain impartial to all participants taking part in the communication exchange
• Provide acurate culturally necessary information as needed

 

SKILLS & ATTITUDES REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN JOB

• Excellent communication, organization, and interpersonal skills
• Must have the ability to work well with people from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds and must be comfortable working in demanding situations
• General computer skills and knowledge of MS Suite / Office programs
• Landline phone access for sound quality

 

EXPERIENCE

• 1 – 2 years of translating or interpreting experience required
• Experience working in hospital or medical settings is strongly preferred

 

PREFERRED EDUCATION / CERTIFICATION(S)

• At least a high school education, Bachelor’s Degree preferred
• Certified or working towards certification: CCHI or NBCMI
• 40 Hour Medical Interpreter Training I.E (Bridging the Gap, Cross-Cultural, The Community Interpreter, etc.)
• Eligibility to work for any U.S. employer

 

VRI TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

PC Minimum Requirements

• High speed internet ( 10 Mbps Download / 5 Mbps Upload)
• Windows 10 or higher
• AMD A8 or Intel Core i5 or faster
• 4GB RAM

 MAC Minimum Requirements

• High speed internet (10 Mbps Download / 5 Mbps Upload) 
• Mac with Intel Core i5(5th Gen)
• MacOS High Sierra 10.13 or higher
• 4GB RAM
• 40GB hard drive space Latest Safari / Chrome and Apple software updates

Recommended Webcams

• Logitech WebCam® C505 / Anker PowerConf C200 or better (must have MAC compatible version if using MAC)

• Internal iSight

Recommended USB Headset

• Logitech USB HEADSET H570e / Poly C3225 USB or better
• NO Bluetooth or wireless headsets accepted

Background & Enviornment

• Blue/green backdrop wide enough to cover camera field
• Must be in a well-lit (will test for optimized lighting) space that is private and free from outside noises

 

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*Rates are ultimately decided upon review of experience, linguistic skills test, language demand, and location hired.