Standard Occupational Classification (SOC): Court Reporters and Simultaneous Captioners

Court reporters and simultaneous captioners in healthcare typically work in hospitals, clinics, and other healthcare facilities to provide written transcripts or captions of spoken language, often in real-time. They may work in a variety of settings, including courtrooms, medical offices, and hospitals, and may be responsible for recording proceedings, meetings, or other events.

In healthcare settings, court reporters and simultaneous captioners may be responsible for transcribing medical proceedings, such as legal depositions, arbitration hearings, or medical malpractice cases. They may also be responsible for captioning teleconferences or other meetings, as well as providing real-time transcription or captioning for individuals who are deaf or hard of hearing.

To perform their duties effectively, court reporters and simultaneous captioners in healthcare must be skilled in typing and shorthand, as well as proficient in using specialized equipment, such as stenography machines or real-time captioning software. They must also be able to accurately transcribe spoken language, including technical or medical terminology, and must be able to work under pressure to meet deadlines.

Overall, court reporters and simultaneous captioners in healthcare play a vital role in helping to ensure that important conversations and proceedings are accurately documented and made accessible to all parties involved.