Portfolio Tag: interpreters

Transcript Translations

Medical Transcriptionist Guide What does a Medical Transcriptionist do? Medical Transcriptionists fill a unique niche in the world of healthcare.  They typically work in medical offices, but many have the option to work from home, transcribing the notes and records of doctors. They perform a very important role in offices where record keeping is critical…
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Sign Language Interpretations

Medical Sign Language Interpretations Guide to Using Sign Language Interpreters In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the District of Columbia must provide sign language interpreters upon request to individuals with disabilities when necessary to ensure effective communication. The DC government must provide sign language interpreters at its expense. Sign language interpreters use…
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Video Interpretations

Medical Video Translation – Remote In Video Translation (remote) often image of the interpreter on a computer monitor – glides past the nurse’s station on their way to see another patient. They are not doctors or nurses, but nevertheless plays an important role in patient care. These are medical interpreters. Their image and voice transmitted…
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Phone Interpretations

Medical Telephone Interpretation- Conversation that takes place between patient and provider via telephone. With increasing frequency, medical interpreters are requested to perform interpretation via telephone. In many cases, full-time staff interpreters at health care organizations are asked to provide telephone interpreting services. This is sometimes requested as a measure to cut down on interpreter travel…
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