Historical interpreter vs technical translator

Differences between historical interpreter and technical 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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Technical translator example responsibilities.

• Manage group-wide collaboration using SharePoint and enable cross-team communication base on unique team needs.
• Freelance conference interpreting (English-Spanish).
• Assist senior mechanic with the installation of HVAC systems up to 10 tons and associate gas lines and copper line sets.
• Assist medical professionals with several types of surgical procedures including obstetrics/gynecology, orthopedics, general surgery, endoscopy, and genitourinary.
• Prepare patients for MRI procedure by conducting intake interview, positioning patient for imaging and initiating contrast administration.