The Contractor’s Guide to Medical Interpreting: From Qualifications to Assignment
Remain Engaged Throughout the Process Engagement is a crucial factor in successful interviews and vetting processes. Being engaged starts when you apply and carries through to contract signing. You can demonstrate engagement through: • Responsiveness: Respond to communications in a timely manner to show your enthusiasm for the role. • Express curiosity: Ask informed questions during the interview and follow up with the recruiter to keep yourself top of mind. Demonstrate Your Medical and Technological Skillset The key word in medical interpreting is, of course, medical. Each interaction is a vital part of the patient’s medical record. Successful medical interpreters are proficient in conveying medical information between speakers in both English and the patient’s preferred language. While your medical and technological skillset will not be formally tested, we encourage you to use the interview as an opportunity to showcase your skills and stand out. Use Medical Terminology Recruiters are looking for candidates familiar with medical terminology to facilitate effective outcomes and demonstrate you can pass a language assessment. To learn more about how you can prepare for your medical assessment, read “ A Medical Interpreter’s Guide to Language Assessments .” Showcase Your Tech Skills Being tech-savvy is an important skill to showcase because you’ll communicate through a technology platform. You don’t need to be an expert in technology, but you should be willing to learn.
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