Medical Interpreter / Translator (In-Person, Remote, & Hybrid)

<p><strong>GD Resources LLC </strong>is<strong> </strong>seeking <strong>qualified Medical Interpreters and Translators</strong> to support healthcare facilities across the Western United States. Interpreters and translators will provide <strong>in-person, telephonic, video, and document translation services</strong> to ensure effective communication between healthcare providers and patients.</p><p>This role is ideal for certified medical interpreters who are professional, reliable, and committed to delivering accurate, culturally competent language services in clinical settings.</p><h2><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Provide <strong>accurate medical interpretation and translation</strong> for patient care encounters</p></li><li><p>Interpret and translate:</p><ul><li><p>Medical terminology</p></li><li><p>Diagnoses, treatments, and procedures</p></li><li><p>Medication names and dosage instructions</p></li><li><p>Informed consent discussions</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Deliver services through:</p><ul><li><p>In-person assignments</p></li><li><p>Telephonic interpretation</p></li><li><p>Video remote interpretation (VRI)</p></li><li><p>Written document translation</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Arrive <strong>at least 10 minutes early</strong> for scheduled in-person assignments</p></li><li><p>Maintain a <strong>professional demeanor</strong>, confidentiality, and ethical standards</p></li><li><p>Ensure punctuality, reliability, and clear communication</p></li><li><p>Use <strong>human interpretation only</strong> (machine translation is not permitted)</p></li><li><p>Protect patient privacy and comply with all security and confidentiality requirements</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Languages Needed</strong></h2><p>Including but not limited to:</p><ul><li><p>American Sign Language (ASL)</p></li><li><p>Amharic</p></li><li><p>Arabic</p></li><li><p>Bengali</p></li><li><p>Bulgarian</p></li><li><p>Burmese</p></li><li><p>Cambodian</p></li><li><p>Chinese (Cantonese)</p></li><li><p>Chinese (Mandarin)</p></li><li><p>Chinese (Taishanese)</p></li><li><p>Czech</p></li><li><p>Dutch</p></li><li><p>Farsi</p></li><li><p>French</p></li><li><p>German</p></li><li><p>Greek</p></li><li><p>Haitian Creole</p></li><li><p>Hebrew</p></li><li><p>Hindi</p></li><li><p>Hmong</p></li><li><p>Ilocano</p></li><li><p>Italian</p></li><li><p>Japanese</p></li><li><p>Khmer</p></li><li><p>Korean</p></li><li><p>Kurmanji</p></li><li><p>Laotian</p></li><li><p>Mam</p></li><li><p>Navajo</p></li><li><p>Nepali</p></li><li><p>Norwegian</p></li><li><p>Polish</p></li><li><p>Portuguese</p></li><li><p>Punjabi</p></li><li><p>Quechua</p></li><li><p>Rumanian</p></li><li><p>Russian</p></li><li><p>Samoan</p></li><li><p>Somali</p></li><li><p>Spanish</p></li><li><p>Tagalog</p></li><li><p>Taiwanese</p></li><li><p>Thai</p></li><li><p>Turkish</p></li><li><p>Vietnamese</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Required Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li><p><strong>Fluency in English and at least one additional language</strong></p></li><li><p>Demonstrated ability to interpret <strong>medical terminology accurately</strong></p></li><li><p>Certification from one or more of the following (or equivalent):</p><ul><li><p>State Interpreter Certification / National Center for State Courts</p></li><li><p>National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI)</p></li><li><p>National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC)</p></li><li><p>Interagency Language Roundtable (ILR)</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Ability to work in <strong>clinical and sensitive healthcare environments</strong></p></li><li><p>Strong professionalism, ethics, and cultural competence</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Compliance & Security Requirements</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Ability to complete <strong>privacy and information security training</strong></p></li><li><p>Commitment to strict <strong>HIPAA and confidentiality compliance</strong></p></li><li><p>Must not use personal or employer equipment to access restricted healthcare networks</p></li><li><p>Must follow records management and data protection requirements</p></li></ul><h2><strong>Preferred Qualifications</strong></h2><ul><li><p>Prior experience in:</p><ul><li><p>Hospitals or clinics</p></li><li><p>Behavioral health or specialty care</p></li><li><p>Government or public-sector healthcare</p></li></ul></li><li><p>Availability for <strong>short-notice (<48 hours)</strong> assignments</p></li><li><p>Experience with telephonic or video interpretation platforms</p></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:18px;"><strong>Contract Details</strong></span><br><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Job Locations:</strong></span></h2><ul><li><h3>VISN 17: Texas, Eastern New Mexico</h3></li><li><h3>VISN 19: Montana, Wyoming, Eastern Idaho, Eastern Nevada, Utah, and Colorado</h3></li><li><h3>VISN 20: Oregon, Washington, Idaho, and Alaska</h3></li><li><h3>VISN 21: Northern California, Nevada, Hawaii Islands, Philippines Islands, Guam, and American Samoa</h3></li><li><h3>VISN 22: Southern California, Arizona, New Mexico, Southern Colorado</h3></li></ul><h2><span style="font-size:14px;"><strong>Job Type:</strong> Contract / Per-Diem / On-Call<br><strong>Schedule:</strong> Flexible (Advance notice and short-notice assignments)<br><strong>Industry:</strong> Healthcare / Medical Interpretation</span><br><br><strong>How to Apply</strong></h2><p>Submit your application with:</p><ul><li><p>Resume or professional profile</p></li><li><p>Language(s) spoken</p></li><li><p>Certification(s) held</p></li><li><p>Availability (in-person, remote, or both)</p></li></ul><p>Qualified applicants will be contacted for credential verification and onboarding.</p><h2><strong>Equal Opportunity Statement</strong></h2><p><strong>GD Resources LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong><br>We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all contractors and employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for contract opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p>

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