*Certifed Medical Burmese Interpreter - Riley - Full Time Days

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Hospital is seeking a Medical Interpreter to support LOE patients, families, and the care team. Under the direction of the clinical nurse, you will facilitate communication between patients and staff with accurate interpretation and cultural sensitivity.

Hours are Monday–Friday 8am–4:30pm on site. Requirements: at least two years of medical interpretation, Bridging the Gap or national certification, and fluency in English and a target language (e.g., Spanish, ASL, or Burmese).

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of medical interpretation experience.
• Completion of Bridging the Gap program or national certification.
• Flexibility to assist with translation as needed.

Responsibilities

• Support LOE patients, families, and medical staff.
• Serve as liaison between clinical staff and patients/families.
• Ensure care reflects IU Health's values.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Bilingual communication

Cultural competence

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bridging the Gap training

National certification

Job description

• Requires Medical Interpreter Certification and requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language***

Overview

• Requires Medical Interpreter Certification and requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language***

Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Location:

Riley Hospital

Position Summary:

Provides support to LOE (Language Other than English) patients, families, and medical staff providing care. Assists designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. Serves as the liaison between clinical, medical staff and patients and/or families. Assures care of patients and families is reflective of IU Health's values.

Required qualifications:

• Minimum of two (2) years of medical interpretation experience required
• Completion of the Bridging the Gap program or national certification required
• Flexibility to assist with additional assignments, including translation, as needed

Position Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate’s Degree is preferred.
• Requires Bridging the Gap or equivalent medical interpreter training.
• Requires high level of oral and written fluency in English and target language (i.e. Spanish, American Sign Language, or Burmese languages).
• Requires knowledge and cultural understanding of target communities (i.e. Hispanic/Latino, deaf, or Burmese communities).
• Requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language. May require additional training and appropriate certification in language interpretation.
• Prior interpreting experience in target language (i.e. Spanish, American Sign Languages, or Burmese languages) in a medical setting preferred.

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