Spanish Interpreter, 32 Hr, Evenings

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the director, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and staff and supports the operations of the department, interpreting in the consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes. Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Also assists department with on-the-job training and mentoring of interpreter internships.

Major Responsibilities:

• Referrals; serve as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes.
• Resources, office protocols, and limitations to clinicians and patients; make appropriate
• Explains cultural differences or practices to health care providers and patients when
• Provides interpreting services with accuracy to patients with Limited English Language proficiency (LEP) and providers either personally or by telephone or scheduled and on assigned call hours.
• Facilitates successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. Explain hospital

appropriate and communicates any patient special need to providers.

Position Qualifications:

License/Certification/Education:

Required:

• Proof of completion to a medical interpreter training - minimum of 45 hours of classroom and 45 hours of practicum (college level interpreting training strongly preferred).
• Work requires the level of knowledge typically acquired through completion of two years of occupationally specific education or an Associate Degree in Human Services, Communications or health related field.
• Membership to the International Medical Interpreters Association is recommended.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in any area related to science or human services.

Experience/Skills:

Required:

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written. Must pass skills assessment tests prior to date of hire. Driver's license and transportation required to reach off?site locations.
• Knowledge of medical vocabulary (including vocabulary of medical specialties, to interpret for our medical specialties clinics) is required.
• Good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills. Knowledge of computer systems.
• Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds.
• Ability to accurately work in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translate modes into and from working language(s).
• General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served.
• High level of customer service and a positive approach.

Preferred:

• Minimum of two years prior experience as a medical interpreter.

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All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Schedule Details: Wednesday through Saturday. Evening Shift 4 PM to 12 AM