SOSi

Defense, intelligence, and logistics solutions provider

Healthcare Interpreter - Freelance

Translation & InterpretationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

ContractWashington, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

A high school diploma is required.
The ability to obtain and provide a valid driver's license, U.S. passport, or other government-issued photo identification is required.
The ability to obtain a background check through the Washington Access To Criminal History website is required.
Highly proficient English and target-language ability at International Language Roundtable level 2 or higher is required.
The ability to speak English and the target language fluently across language registers, regional colloquialisms, and slang, with clear and intelligible pronunciation, is required.
The ability to preserve the speaker's tone and emotional level and manage delivery, speed, and statement length is required.
The ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while interpreting and request and incorporate clarification when justified is required.
The ability to obtain an approved interpreter certification from one of the listed Washington, federal court, medical interpreter, healthcare interpreter, or U.S. Department of State programs is required.
The ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier number is required.
The ability to obtain a Unified Business Identifier with the Washington State Department of Revenue is required.

Responsibilities

Provide scheduled and on-demand consecutive interpretation between multiple languages and English, in both directions, for medical and vocational providers, injured workers, and crime victims with low English proficiency.
Provide interpretation in person, over the phone, and through video remote interpretation for scheduled and on-demand service requests within Washington and surrounding ZIP codes.

Job Description

Overview

SOSi is actively seeking qualified, professional, and experienced healthcare interpreters. Our job is to provide in person, over the phone, and video remote interpretation (VRI) interpretation services for scheduled and on-demand service requests within the state of Washington, and bordering zip codes. The government contractor requires interpretation services for injured workers and crime victims during medical and vocational appointments. All languages are encouraged to apply across the country.

Essential Job Duties

Provides scheduled and on-demand in-person, over-the-phone, and VRI consecutive interpretation between Multiple Languages and English and vice versa between medical/vocational providers and injured workers and crime victims with low English proficiency as required.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

High School Diploma.
Ability to obtain and provide a valid driver's license, U.S. passport, or other government issued photo ID.
Ability to obtain a background check through Washington Access To Criminal History (WATCH) website.
Highly proficient in both English and Target Language, ILR scale of 2+.
Ability to speak English and Target Language fluently, including high to low levels of language register, regional colloquialisms, and slang expressions, and do so with clear and intelligible pronunciation.
Ability to preserve the tone and emotional level of the speaker, as well as manage the delivery, speed, and length of the statement (projection, pace and pausing) of the speaker.
Ability to maintain appropriate speed and projection while rendering interpretation, and request and incorporate clarification of speaker’s statements only when justified.
Ability to obtain one of the following certifications:
- Washington State Department of Social and Health Services
- Federal Court Interpreter Certification Examination
- Washington State Administrative Office for the Courts
- National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreter
- Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
- US State Department Office of Language Services
Ability to obtain a National Provider Identifier (NPI) Number
Ability to obtain a Unified Business Identifier (UBI) with the Washington State Department of Revenue.

Additional Information

Work Environment

In-person appointments throughout the state of Washington and surrounding zip codes.
Remote work available for telephonic and video remote appointments.

Working at SOSi

All interested individuals will receive consideration and will not be discriminated against for any reason.

About the Company

SOSi

Defense, intelligence, and logistics solutions provider

SOSi provides defense and government solutions, delivering data science, software, network engineering, ISR, language services, and logistics to government customers across 16+ countries. Its offerings include data-centric, zero-trust networks, AI-powered intelligence platforms, and cloud-native solutions that help U.S. and allied forces operate and decide. The company differentiates itself through founder-led leadership, a large veteran workforce, and a technology-first approach that combines engineering with mission delivery in national security contexts. Its goal is to provide trusted, mission-ready technology and support that strengthen the capabilities of U.S. and allied forces wherever they operate.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York City, New York
Founded: 1989

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