Bilingual Medical Interpreter — Hospital Setting

Mount Sinai; New York (NY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Mount Sinai seeks a Medical Interpreter to facilitate communication between LEP patients and medical providers. The role requires accurate interpretation of symptoms, medical history, and diagnoses in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have an associate degree, be fluent in English and the target language, and 1–3 years of hospital interpreting experience. The position offers on-site work in New York and opportunities to support diverse patient care.

Qualifications

• Associate degree from an accredited institution.
• Fluent in English and the target language.
• 1–3 years hospital interpreting experience.

Responsibilities

• Conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients and their families.
• Assesses and monitors patients understanding of information conveyed.
• Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards.
• Communicates as clearly as possible for both the LEP patient and/or family member and the medical provider.
• Conveys thoughts and feeling as accurately as possible and does not impose their ideas.
• Relays information in an accurate and concise manner and does not omit, change or add information.
• Assists LEP in-patients and out-patients and/or family members throughout the medical center.
• May be required to translate written documents.
• Performs other duties as required.

Job description

Mount Sinai seeks a Medical Interpreter to facilitate communication between LEP patients and medical providers. The role requires accurate interpretation of symptoms, medical history, and diagnoses in a fast-paced hospital setting.

Candidates should have an associate degree, be fluent in English and the target language, and 1–3 years of hospital interpreting experience. The position offers on-site work in New York and opportunities to support diverse patient care.