Job Description

Location: On-site at Fred Hutch Cancer Center (FHCC), Seattle, WA

Schedule: Variable, based on appointment needs (weekday daytime, occasional after-hours)

Employment Type: Independent Contractor (1099)

About the Role:

We are seeking experienced and compassionate Spanish Medical Interpreters to provide in-person interpretation services at a well-known Cancer center in Seattle. Interpreters play a vital role in ensuring effective communication between providers and Spanish-speaking patients throughout their treatment journey.

Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate and complete interpretation between Spanish and English in a variety of clinical settings, including but not limited to:

  • Consultations

  • Imaging procedures (e.g., CT scans, mammograms)

  • Infusion and treatment appointments

  • Pre-op and post-op meetings

  • Clinical trials and research visits

• Support communication between patients, families, nurses, physicians, researchers, and administrative staff.

• Maintain patient confidentiality and adhere to HIPAA and protocols.

• Accurately document completed assignments as required by the project.

• Collaborate with scheduling staff to accept appointments in advance or on short notice, when available.

Requirements:

• Proficiency in both English and Spanish (native-level fluency).

• Minimum of 2 years of professional medical interpreting experience.

• Certification preferred: WA DSHS , CCHI , or NBCMI .

• Strong knowledge of medical terminology and sensitivity to cultural nuances in healthcare.

• Ability to remain neutral, professional, and compassionate in emotionally complex situations.

• Punctual, reliable, and responsive to scheduling communication.

• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. and able to commute to locations within Seattle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience interpreting in oncology, hematology, or other specialty care.

• Familiarity with Epic and/or electronic medical records systems.

• Flexible availability to cover recurring appointments or last-minute requests.

About Us:

Language Network is a language solutions company providing on-demand language support in 200 languages. We specialize in interpreting (on-site and over-the-phone) and document translation.

Since 1991, we've served thousands of organizations, enabling them to communicate with their consumers and customers in over 200 languages. Language Network's goal is to provide reliable and accurate language services to government, education, insurance, healthcare, hospitality, and non-profit agencies.

Job Tags

Contract work, For contractors, Flexible hours, Weekday work,

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