Bilingual Medical Interpreter - Pediatric Care (EN/ES)

Shriners Children's; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Shriners Children's in Sacramento, CA is hiring a Medical Interpreter to provide interpretation and translation for patients, families and staff, supporting medical treatment plans and ensuring accurate communication across languages.

The role includes face-to-face interpreting, translating clinical documents, guiding teams on cultural and language barriers, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year interpretation experience in English and Spanish.
• Fluent bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
• High School Diploma or GED required.

Responsibilities

• Interprets for patients, families and caregivers to ensure understanding, informed consent, and adherence to treatment.
• Translates clinical, procedural and educational documents (written or oral).
• Assists staff in understanding cultural differences and how language barriers impact care.
• Participates with multidisciplinary team to plan future care for patients with language needs.
• Maintains ethical boundaries and professional interactions with patients and families.
• Facilitates service recovery when language barriers affect patient experience.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpreting experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Shriners Children's in Sacramento, CA is hiring a Medical Interpreter to provide interpretation and translation for patients, families and staff, supporting medical treatment plans and ensuring accurate communication across languages.

The role includes face-to-face interpreting, translating clinical documents, guiding teams on cultural and language barriers, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary care team.