Medical Interpreter jobs in Youngstown, OH

ABOUT THE ORGANIZATION ALTA

ALTA Language Services is the only 100% employee-owned company in our field. As employee owners, we work hard and go beyond words to perform each and every task with integrity and a passion to stay innovative. We share three core values that guide our work: be kind, be resourceful, and get it done. We’re a diverse group of smart, creative people who love our work and what we learn about other languages, countries, and cultures. We offer a flexible work environment that allows us to work remotely from anywhere in the US and competitive benefits, including healthcare and company stock. ALTA participates in E-Verify

CATEGORY

Interpretation

DESCRIPTION
About the Job
Under the direction of the project manager, the interpreter relays oral information between speakers of two different languages in the consecutive, and/or simultaneous (if explicitly requested), and/or sight translation modes, in compliance with ALTA policies and procedures, particularly relating to client confidentiality. The interpreter understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Interpreters.

Job Responsibilities

FULL-TIME/PART-TIME Contingent

POSITION REQUIREMENTS
Strong linguistic skills:

Strong cultural awareness competencies:

Strong interpreting skills:

Ethical competency:

Understands and abides by ALTA policies on client confidentiality, informed consent, non-discrimination and by interpreters’ code of ethics and standards of practice.

Interpersonal and customer service skills:

Organizational skills:

Education/Training

Experience
Any combination of training and experience which provides required knowledge, skills and ability to perform the duties of the position.

EOE STATEMENT

ALTA is an equal employment opportunity employer.

It is the policy of ALTA not to discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. It is also the policy of ALTA to take affirmative action to employ and to advance in employment, all persons regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status, and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements. This policy shall apply to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, upgrading, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, recall, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation and selection for training, including apprenticeship, at all levels of employment.

Employees and applicants of ALTA will not be subject to harassment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or because he or she is a protected veteran. Additionally, retaliation, including intimidation, threats, or coercion, because an employee or applicant has objected to discrimination, engaged or may engage in filing a complaint, assisted in a review, investigation, or hearing or have otherwise sought to obtain their legal rights under any Federal, State, or local EEO law is prohibited.

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