Ukrainian-Russian Medical Video Remote Interpreter (Remote, Belarus)

About the role

This is a remote, independent contractor position for a Ukrainian-Russian video remote interpreter (VRI). The interpreter handles on-demand audio and video calls to serve a limited English proficient (LEP) community and practitioners in fields such as healthcare, government, community and education. The work is done from home in Belarus.

Key responsibilities

• Provide effective video and audio interpreting sessions in a professional manner.
• Capture company-provided data during sessions when required.
• Adapt quickly to new and changing technologies.
• Follow interpreter ethical standards and procedural requirements.
• Show cultural sensitivity and respect for LEP clients' culture, dialect and beliefs.
• Speak clearly in both languages with proper pronunciation and enunciation, and render concepts correctly according to interpreter protocol.

Required profile

• Fluent verbal communication in both source and target languages (Ukrainian-Russian to English and vice versa).
• Excellent listening, retention and note-taking skills.
• Completion of a proficiency assessment or a national certification.
• Extensive knowledge of codes of ethics and standards of practice (IMIA, NBCMI, NCIHC).
• HIPAA-compliant work environment; at least 18 years old.
• Preferred: ability to read and write in the languages, degree or certification in interpreting, and national medical interpreter certification (CCHI, NBCMI, DSHS) or an accredited medical interpreting course (ALTA, MITS, Bridging the Gap, MiTio, 40-hour accredited courses).

Technical requirements

• High-speed internet, cable or fiber optic preferred.
• HIPAA-compliant workspace with four walls and a lockable door, computer connected directly to the modem.
• Blue or green backdrop, quiet room free from people, pets and outside noise.