Historical interpreter vs language translator

Differences between historical interpreter and language translator duties and responsibilities

Historical interpreter example responsibilities.

• Use EMR software to manage patient records and files; reinforce and uphold patient confidentiality as required by HIPAA and clinic.
• Perform as a member of the educational team in the IEP meetings and develop a language goal for the student.
• Create and maintain site presence on facebook.
• Conceptualize and co-manage hospital's ASL interpreter mentorship program.
• Facilitate communication within educational settings including classroom instruction, IEP and development sessions.
• Help to build collaboration with internal and international patients with medical staff, social organizations and insurance companies.
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Language translator example responsibilities.

• Lead an international team of HUMINT collectors for the NATO mission in Bosnia where overt and covert collection protocols are observed.
• Provide written translations from Dari and Pashto, and some Urdu, into English.
• Consult employees on proper multicultural etiquette while connecting with Thai, Thai Yai, and Burmese sex workers.
• Conduct interviews for a study on the male sex work industry and translate the answers from Thai to English.
• Train soldiers to perform in a combat environment including tactical navigation, military communications, and several types of weapons.
• Conduct monitoring, translating, transcribing, interpreting, perform translation/transcription, quality control and perform validating services.