Non Spanish International Remote Telephonic/Video Interpreter

We are looking for highly qualified remote interpreters who want to help their community while enjoying a flexible, remote work arrangement.

Position Overview:As a remote Telephone/VRI Interpreter, you are responsible for handling calls on demand and clearly communicating the meaning of conversations between the non-English and English speakers. GLOBO interpreters are the people who break communication barriers between speakers of different languages while providing exceptional service across a wide range of industries including healthcare. GLOBO interpreters are fast thinkers, able to processes information quickly, with great accuracy and sensitivity to cultural differences. You constantly maintain a professional demeanor and always adhere to industry best practices in every call. From simple to complex calls, GLOBO interpreters are always at their best and prepared for any situation.

Location:To be considered for this role, you must be located outside the United States.

This is a remote position and you will work from your home office. Your home office must be a secure, quiet area free from outside distractions and noises. You must have a high-speed internet service for taking calls through your computer (having a dedicated interpreting phone is optional, although suggested). Regardless of how you take calls, a quality headset is essential (being hands-free with noise -cancelling feature makes note-taking much easier!).

About the role:As a GLOBO Interpreter you need to:
• Answer all client calls in a professional manner, relaying first name and interpreter ID for every call.
• Always use polite forms of expression, enunciate clearly, and always strive to provide great customer service even in emotionally charged situations.
• Conduct intake and pre-session scripting for each client.
• Render correct concepts and meanings between the speakers, maintaining correct grammar, clarity, and tone between languages.
• Closely follow client instructions, professionally interject only when additional clarity or repetition is required, and manage the flow of the conversation.
• Have a medical glossary available to reference during calls.

Technical Requirements: • High-speed internet service with minimum download speeds of 10MB and upload speeds of at least 5MB. • If you have sufficient internet speeds (10/5 or higher), you may choose to take calls directly through your computer and skip the phone altogether. • Telephone service should be either a traditional landline or fixed VoIP (service directly through your cable/ internet provider). Your phone line should not have call waiting, voicemail, call forward, Caller ID, Voice Messaging, or any other feature that would interfere with call delivery. • Cellular and cordless phone are not allowed.

Your Background and Experience:
• Full fluency in English in addition to your mother tongue.
• 2+ year of professional telephone interpreting experience.
• Very good cultural understanding and ability clearly explain cultural concepts to avoid miscommunication.
• Very good ability to remain neutral and objective during calls, excluding personal comments and feelings from the conversation.
• Excellent accuracy - listening, memory retention.
• Very good medical terminology knowledge and ability to reference medical glossaries during active calls.
• Training Program in the interpreting/language industry is a plus.

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