DARIO
RIVERA
CERTIFIED MEDICAL INTERPRETER
SPANISH - ENGLISH
ABOUT ME
I have worked in the customer service industry in different settings for over 20 years. i started working as an interpreter right after 9/11 and have been doing this work in different settings since. I'm really
passionate about my job and what I do, I'm really organized and detailed oriented, I strive for results making sure things get done right and everyone is happy about the outcome of the interaction.
Consecutive Interpreting
As a certified Medical Interpreter, I specialize in providing consecutive interpreting services within healthcare settings. Consecutive interpreting involves facilitating communication between healthcare providers and patients by interpreting spoken content after the speaker has finished speaking, typically in segments or sentences.
During a medical encounter, I listen carefully to the healthcare provider's message and then convey it accurately to the patient in their preferred language. Once the patient responds or asks questions, I interpret their message back to the healthcare provider. This back-and-forth process continues throughout the conversation, ensuring that both parties understand each other effectively.
Consecutive interpreting allows for clear and accurate communication while accommodating pauses for interpretation. It enables patients to express their concerns, symptoms, and medical history accurately, ensuring that healthcare providers can provide appropriate diagnosis, treatment options, and instructions.
In addition to linguistic proficiency, my role as a consecutive medical interpreter requires strong communication skills, cultural sensitivity, and knowledge of medical terminology. By bridging language barriers in healthcare settings, I contribute to improving patient care, safety, and overall healthcare outcomes.