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Carlos Zúñiga del Carpio
Spanish Medical Interpreter
Esposende
Summary
Experienced with medical terminology and Spanish-English interpretation, ensuring accurate and clear communication in healthcare settings. Utilizes cultural competence and active listening to support patient care and provider interactions. Knowledge of ethical standards and confidentiality practices in medical interpretation.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
4
4
Languages
Work History
Remote VRI/OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Voyce,Inc
06.2024 - Current
- Provided interpretation services during telemedicine consultations, enabling remote access to critical healthcare services for Spanish-speaking patients.
- Served as an essential resource during emergency situations involving non-English speaking patients, providing life-saving information in realtime.
- Improved patient satisfaction with the quality of medical services through clear communication and empathy.
- Bridged language barriers, allowing Spanish-speaking patients to have equal access to healthcare services.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
Remote OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Lnterprepedia
11.2023 - Current
- Served as medical interpreter for patients and staff clinical encounters by delivering accurate, skilled interpretations to facilitate effective communications.
- Followed HIPAA/PIPEDA and ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
- Explained hospital policies and procedures to provide assistance to patients with limited English proficiency.
- Bridged language barriers, allowing Spanish-speaking patients to have equal access to healthcare services.
- Facilitated communication between law enforcement personnel and individuals involved in crimes such as witnesses, persons of interest, and suspects.
Remote OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Language Interpreter Solutions
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Maintained strict confidentiality when handling sensitive patient information following HIPAA guidelines.
- Followed ethical codes to protect confidentiality of patient medical information.
Remote OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Language Link
03.2021 - 03.2022
- Reason for leaving: Voluntary resignation due to health issues
- Enhanced patient understanding by providing accurate and timely interpretations during medical appointments.
- Facilitated effective communication between healthcare providers and patients, ensuring proper diagnosis and treatment plans.
- Improved patient satisfaction with the quality of medical services through clear communication and empathy.
- Assisted healthcare professionals in delivering culturally sensitive care to Spanish-speaking patients.
- Interpreted services to families during process of scheduling initial visit and coordination of ongoing treatment.
- Interpreted conversations consecutively to help both parties conduct business, handle medical needs or manage personal concerns.
Remote OPI Spanish Community Interpreter
Interpretia
08.2020 - 01.2021
- Provided cultural input to speakers to help parties who did not speak Spanish /English communicate with and understand one another.
- Provided interpretation services for Community-related offices, industries.
- Assisted legal professionals with court proceedings, ensuring clear communication between all parties involved in cases involving non-English speakers.
- Streamlined administrative processes within organizations serving diverse populations by interpreting internal communications and policy documents accurately.
- Served as a cultural mediator, bridging language barriers to create understanding and facilitate positive outcomes for diverse community members.
- Increased access to essential services for non-English speaking individuals by providing remote interpretation at various community offices and situations.
Remote OPI Spanish Community Interpreter
Interpretia
01.2018 - 06.2018
- Enabled seamless communication in emergency situations by providing on-call interpretation support for police departments, hospitals, and crisis intervention centers.
- Attended Company-training programs to improve professional knowledge and interpretation skills.
- Stayed current on new expressions and cultural changes impacting US/Hispanic community-related language interpretation.
Education
Certificate - 60HC Training On Medical Interpreting
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - 40HC Training On Medical Interpreting
Propio
04.2001 -
Certificate - HIPAA, PIPEDA, Fraud, Waste &Abuse
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Specialty Series: Cardiology
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Specialty Series: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Specialty Series: Surgery & Instrumental
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate of Technical Studies - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Instituto Superior Tecnológico Arzobispo Loayza
Lima, Peru 04.2001 -
Diploma - Technical Assistance in Geriatrics
Franklin. D. Roosevelt
Lima, Peru 04.2001 -
Certificate - First Aids
CRUZ ROJA PERUANA
Lima, Peru 04.2001 -
No Degree - Upselling Techniques
Claviga
04.2001 -
Certificate - Starwood: Brand Philosophy
Starwood Hotels Resorts & Spas
Cusco, Peru 04.2001 -
2 Years of Undergraduate Program. - Philosophy
Facultad De Teología Pontificia Y Civil De Lima
Lima, Peru 04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
San José De Monterrico
Lima, Peru 04.2001 -
Skills
Confidentiality Compliance
Healthcare Ethics
Anatomical Proficiency
Information Retention
Empathy and sensitivity
Medical terminology proficiency
Microsoft office
Problem-solving abilities
Multitasking
Adaptability and flexibility
Professionalism
Cultural sensitivity
Affiliations
VerbatUM Inc
linkedin.com/in/verbatum-inc-b82034343
Additional Information
Aiming to become a CCHI certified medical interpreter in 2025.
Software
Zoom
Google Meet
Martti
Weyi
Propio
Cyracom
LanguageLine
Excel
Google Sheets
CAI tools
Interests
Reading
Music
Arts
Webinars
Webinars revised in 2024 from "NEXPD Training"
*Interpreting in Speech Pathology Settings
*Interpreting in Domestic Violence Settings
*Interpreting Diabetes
*Understanding Dementia
*Understanding Continence
*Understanding Palliative Care
*Ethics for Police Translators and Interpreters
*Interpreter Role- From Strict Boundaries to Necessary Cooperation
Timeline
Remote VRI/OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Voyce,Inc
06.2024 - Current
Remote OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Lnterprepedia
11.2023 - Current
Remote OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Language Interpreter Solutions
04.2022 - 07.2022
Remote OPI Spanish Medical Interpreter
Language Link
03.2021 - 03.2022
Remote OPI Spanish Community Interpreter
Interpretia
08.2020 - 01.2021
Remote OPI Spanish Community Interpreter
Interpretia
01.2018 - 06.2018
Certificate - 60HC Training On Medical Interpreting
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - 40HC Training On Medical Interpreting
Propio
04.2001 -
Certificate - HIPAA, PIPEDA, Fraud, Waste &Abuse
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Specialty Series: Cardiology
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Specialty Series: Obstetrics & Gynecology
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate - Specialty Series: Surgery & Instrumental
Voyce University
04.2001 -
Certificate of Technical Studies - Physical Therapy & Rehabilitation
Instituto Superior Tecnológico Arzobispo Loayza
04.2001 -
Diploma - Technical Assistance in Geriatrics
Franklin. D. Roosevelt
04.2001 -
Certificate - First Aids
CRUZ ROJA PERUANA
04.2001 -
No Degree - Upselling Techniques
Claviga
04.2001 -
Certificate - Starwood: Brand Philosophy
Starwood Hotels Resorts & Spas
04.2001 -
2 Years of Undergraduate Program. - Philosophy
Facultad De Teología Pontificia Y Civil De Lima
04.2001 -
High School Diploma -
San José De Monterrico
04.2001 -
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