Spanish English Interpreter Jobs in Utah

Minimum Experience: 2 years of medical interpretation. Spanish/English.

Minimum Required Education: High School diploma or GED. Completion of medical interpretation competency test.

Tuition and continuing education reimbursement

Full suite of voluntary benefits such as identity theft protection and pet insurance

UCHealth offers their employees a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package:

Acts as a conduit between patient and/or guest and healthcare professional for communication in the patient's preferred language.

Self-starter with excellent problem-solving skills combined with the proven ability to prioritize and manage time effectively.

Ability to translate written materials is a plus, but not a requirement.

Relevant professional interpretation experience preferred.

Experience working with refugee and/or immigrant populations strongly preferred.

Strong relationship building, diplomacy, and networking skills; ability to effectively build internal and external relationships.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Using computer, software, and internet tools for research, data entry, and other communication purposes within the work environment.

Hold an interpreting certification in other fields (e.g. court interpreter)

Have 2 years of experience as a professional medical interpreter

Bachelor's Degree. Education must be obtained from an accredited institution. Degree will be verified.

National Certification as a Medical Interpreter though either NBCMI or CCHI; Utah certification for Medical Language Interpreter through DOPL.

Two years of experience as a professional medical interpreter.

Professional experience in consecutive interpretation

Professional experience in simultaneous interpretation

Professional experience in whispering and equipment assisted simultaneous interpretation

Ability to maintain confidentiality and to manage sensitive documents

Basic computer skills; namely in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

College degree or equivalent experience

Uses computer, software, and internet tools for translation, research, data entry, and other communication purposes within the work environment.

Demonstrated knowledge of advanced medical terminology in source and target language(s), and knowledge of medical procedures.

Two or more years of relevant work experience as a staff medical interpreter or translator.

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

Uses communication methods appropriate for patient developmental age and mental condition.

Assists patients, families, and staff with sight translation of forms and is familiar with most commonly used medical terminology.