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James Polhemus

Colorado Springs,CO

Summary

Medical VRI and freelance ASL interpreting background supporting clear, confidential communication between Deaf and hearing clients. Experience spans medical offices, ED triage to discharge, specialist visits, therapy, radiology, mental health, and home health, with careful handling of records, discharge summaries, and sensitive information.

Overview

1
1
Certification
27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Video Remote Interpreter

AIDeaf
Punta Gorda, Florida
08.2026 - Current

Providing professional medical VRI interpreting services in diverse settings including medical office appointments, ED (triage to discharge), specialist visits, physical therapy, occupational therapy, radiology, mental health, and home health visits.

VRI ASL

Kelly Services for Language Line Solutions
999 W. Big Beaver Rd. Troy, MI 48084
08.2025 - Current

Providing friendly professional medical VRI interpreting services. Settings include Medical Office appointments, ED (triage to discharge), Specialist Visits, Physical Therapy, Occupational therapy, Radiology, Mental Health, Home Health Visits.

ASL Freelance Interpreter

Sign Language Network
Colorado Springs, Colorado
06.1999 - Current
  • Facilitated effective communication between Deaf and hearing individuals.
  • Maintained confidentiality regarding all interpreted information while adhering to professional standards of ethics.
  • Assisted in the interpretation of medical documents, including patient records and discharge summaries.
  • Compiled technical, legal or medical terminology and information used in translations.

Video Relay Interpreter

Sorenson Communications
Salt Lake City, Utah
10.2005 - 07.2023
  • Facilitated video calls between deaf and hearing individuals using sign language.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve interpreting techniques and service delivery.
  • Adhered to professional standards and confidentiality during sensitive communications.

Education

Interpreter Preparation Program

Pikes Peak Community College
Colorado Springs, CO
06-2000

High School Diploma -

Coronado High School
Colorado Springs, CO
06-1987

Skills

Providing friendly professional medical VRI interpreting services

Settings include Medical Office appointments, ED (triage to discharge), Specialist Visits, Physical Therapy, Occupational therapy, Radiology, Mental Health, Home Health Visits

Certification

RID CI CT

Timeline

Video Remote Interpreter

AIDeaf
08.2026 - Current

VRI ASL

Kelly Services for Language Line Solutions
08.2025 - Current

Video Relay Interpreter

Sorenson Communications
10.2005 - 07.2023

ASL Freelance Interpreter

Sign Language Network
06.1999 - Current

Interpreter Preparation Program

Pikes Peak Community College

High School Diploma -

Coronado High School
James Polhemus