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Mariana Paz

@marianapaz

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Nationally certified Spanish translator and medical interpreter with 15+ years' experience.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek a role leveraging my CHI certification and 15+ years translating/interpreting in healthcare, legal, and community settings, with opportunities for meaningful patient impact and service excellence.

I am a nationally certified Spanish-English translator and medical interpreter with over 15 years of experience providing translation, validation, and interpretation services in healthcare, legal, academic, and community settings. I have translated hospital educational materials, research documents, legal materials, and official community documents while facilitating spoken communication between providers and patients with cultural sensitivity and strong written and oral proficiency in both English and Spanish.

My background includes work at major healthcare institutions, certification as a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI), and formal training in translation and visual arts. I am detail-oriented, committed to service excellence, and experienced in quality review and document validation for clinical and institutional use, making me ready to contribute accurate, culturally competent language services to healthcare teams and community organizations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Spanish Translator

Mass General Brigham

May 2021 - Feb 2025 (3 years 9 months)

Translated hospital educational documents, instructions, and clinical correspondence for doctors, patients, families, and staff, ensuring linguistic accuracy and cultural appropriateness across clinical materials.

Medical Translation Spanish English Interpretation Cultural Competence

Spanish Medical Interpreter

The Dimock Health Center

Aug 2015 - Jun 2021 (5 years 10 months)

Facilitated communication between health care providers and Spanish-speaking patients and families, maintaining service excellence and accurate interpretation in clinical settings.

Medical Interpretation Spanish English Translation Patient Advocacy Cultural Competence Confidentiality

Spanish Medical Interpreter

Boston Children’s Hospital

Jul 2008 - Jan 2020 (11 years 6 months)

Provided medical interpretation and translated research and clinical documents for physicians and clinical studies across affiliated hospitals, supporting pediatric care and academic research.

Medical Translation Research Document Translation Spanish English Interpretation Confidentiality

Spanish Interpreter/Translator

Centro Latino/Concilio Hispano

Dec 2006 - Jan 2014 (7 years 1 month)

Translated official documents and provided interpretation for community meetings and nonprofit services to support Boston’s Latino community with accurate linguistic services.

Community Interpretation Spanish English Translation Cultural Mediation Outreach

Spanish Interpreter/Translator

Suffolk University School of Law

Mar 2008 - Jan 2013 (4 years 10 months)

Translated legal and clinical program documents and interpreted meetings between attorneys and Spanish-speaking clients to ensure clear legal communication and comprehension.

Legal Translation Interpretation Spanish English Translation Confidentiality Document Review Legal Terminology