Knowing more than one language is especially beneficial because it will help you to communicate with patients that speak other languages and who require the use of sign language. Interpreters are sometimes needed for intercultural and nonverbal situations. Translators are known for being employed in the health care field due to this reason. Public and private healthcare providers, along with clinics and hospitals employ language interpreters.
Simultaneous
It is required that you are able to interpret simultaneously as people talk. In this case, the interpreter must be very familiar with both languages that are being spoken. This allows you to have smooth translations processed for medical terminology, insurance benefits and medical documents. In some cases, a language interpreter will have to translate brochures.
Consecutive
With consecutive interpretation, the translation isn't provided until after the speaker completes talking. They also do the same tasks of translating insurance benefits, medical terminology and medical documents. These types of interpreters are usually employed for interpersonal translations. It is required that they are able to translate cultural terms, idioms and expressions.
Nonverbal
For the hearing impaired, it is required the health care field employs individuals that are able to do sign language. This is still widely used by those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
Translators
Those that work in translation are required to interpret what's being said into written form. Some convert medical documents, brochures, insurance forms and other material into one or more languages.
Services
Interpreters offer four types of services, contract, dedicated, agency and telephone interpretation. Dedicated work full-time, contractors work on per diem or on-call and agencies recruit and contract interpreters for their clients. Then some provide their services over the phone.
