Bilingual Interpreter (Cantonese/English)

I-Call International is looking to hire Cantonese/English interpreters to work remotely. As a consecutive Cantonese medical interpreter, your primary responsibility is to facilitate communication between healthcare providers and patients who speak Cantonese.

Your duties may include:

Interpretation: You will be responsible for accurately interpreting medical terminology, diagnoses, treatments, and other information between Cantonese-speaking patients and healthcare providers, including doctors, nurses, and other medical staff.

Cultural mediation: You may need to provide cultural mediation services to help patients understand the healthcare system and how to navigate it effectively. You may also need to help healthcare providers understand cultural differences that may affect patient care.

Confidentiality: You must maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards in the interpretation profession.

Documentation: You may be responsible for documenting interpretation services provided, including the date, time, duration, and type of interpretation.

Professional development: You will need to keep up-to-date with the latest medical terminology and healthcare practices to ensure accurate interpretation.

Qualifications for a Cantonese consecutive medical interpreter:

Fluency in Cantonese and English

Experience in interpretation or Translation

Knowledge of medical terminology and familiarity with the healthcare system are also important.

Good communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work well under pressure are essential for success in this role.

Mandatory Technical Requirements:

Good internet (15 Mbps download and upload speed)

Good PC (core i7, 6th gen or higher with a minimum of 8GB RAM)

USB headsets are compulsory (USB wired headsets should be Logitech H390 or any similar headset; it should have noise cancellation).

LAN (Ethernet) connection (with ethernet cable)

Latency ≤ 100 ms

HD Webcam (1080p)

Professional working space with solid grey backdrop

Timings: Hourly shift program.

Pay rate: 10 USD per hour.