Bilingual Medical Interpreter & Translator

St Luke; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho seeks a Medical Interpreter/Translator to provide accurate interpretation for patients and staff across clinical and general settings.

You will interpret complex medical information, assess patient understanding, and advise on cultural considerations. The role requires at least a High School diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and a minimum of 40 hours of professional medical interpreter training, with language proficiency beyond English.

Qualifications

• Interprets medical information accurately for patients and companions.
• Adheres to National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Healthcare.
• Assesses patient understanding and communicates clearly across languages.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex medical information to patients and/or companions.
• Advise medical personnel about cultural information that may impact patient care.
• Understand regional accents, linguistic styles, and registers.
• Translate written material into one or more languages, maintaining meaning and localization.
• Support an exceptional experience through all interactions, ensuring professional, timely communication.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Fluent languages beyond English

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

St. Luke’s Health System in Idaho seeks a Medical Interpreter/Translator to provide accurate interpretation for patients and staff across clinical and general settings.

You will interpret complex medical information, assess patient understanding, and advise on cultural considerations. The role requires at least a High School diploma, 2 years of relevant experience, and a minimum of 40 hours of professional medical interpreter training, with language proficiency beyond English.