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Form of work Serving the world and the local Metro Washington DC area community, Piedmont Global Language Solutions ( PGLS ) offers language services consisting of interpretation, translation, transcription, language instruction, cultural sensitivity training, and localization. Our network of language professionals provides expertise in more than 200 languages, including regional dialects.
PGLS is looking for Freelance Interpreters for IN-PERSON educational and medical interpreting in the Las Vegas, NV area.
These are \u201C1099\u201D (Independent Contractor) positions with the interpretation to take place on site (OS).
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Interpreter Functions:
\u2022 Serve as an Interpreter between a wide range of people with diverse voices, accents, speaking tempos and personalities.
\u2022 Provide parties with clear and exact interpretations of verbal communication with no additions or omissions.
\u2022 Provide interpretations of questions, answers, statements, arguments, explanations, and other forms of verbal communication.
\u2022 Render sight translations of documents and other written materials, as needed.
\u2022 Impart thought, purpose, spirit, emotions, and tone of speaker from source language into target language, and vice-versa.
\u2022 Inform relevant parties of any factor that may hinder your performance.
\u2022 Comply with applicable ethics and standards.
Requirements
\u2022 Hold a valid US driver\u2019s license, or any US government-issued valid form of identification.
Qualifications:
Interpreter MINIMUM qualifications (non-medical settings):
\u2022 At least two (2) years of interpreting experience, paid or as a volunteer
\u2022 Two (2) relevant professional references that can vouch for the candidate\u2019s work as an interpreter OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation
\u2022 Native-level proficiency in English and another language.
Medical Interpreter MINIMUM qualifications (medical settings) :
\u2022 Certification as a medical interpreter from a 40-hour program or equivalent, specifically for medical interpreting (i.e., CHIT Community Healthcare Interpreter Training)
\u2022 At least two (2) years of interpreting experience, professionally paid or as a volunteer, in a healthcare setting
\u2022 Two (2) relevant professional references that can vouch for the candidate\u2019s work as an interpreter OR one (1) relevant professional reference and one (1) relevant professional letter of recommendation.
Desired but not required:
\u2022 University degree in Interpretation
\u2022 Certificate of professional interpreter training (at least 40 hours of training).
If available, interpreters should provide proof of:
\u2022 Certifications
\u2022 Test results from other organizations (testing centers, other LSPs, etc.).
Benefits
How to apply:
\u2022 Please fill out our pre-screen questionnaire at this link and upload a fresh copy of your resume for consideration. Please attach any Interpreting/ Translation Certificates and/ or Diplomas that you hold.
\u2022 For questions or concerns, we can be reached at recruiting@pgls.com
