Certified Medical Spanish Interpreter - Evenings

Riley Children's Health; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Riley Children's Health in Indianapolis is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide critical support to LOE patients and families. The role involves assisting the care team under the direction of clinical nurses and serving as a liaison between medical staff and families.

Candidates should have at least two years of medical interpretation experience and fluency in English and a target language, such as Spanish or American Sign Language. A bachelor's degree is preferred, and flexibility to assist with additional assignments is required.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years of medical interpretation experience required.
• Flexibility to assist with additional assignments, including translation.
• Medical Interpreter Certification when available.

Responsibilities

• Support LOE patients, families, and medical staff in providing care.
• Serve as the liaison between clinical staff and patients/families.
• Ensure care is reflective of IU Health's values.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Fluency in English and target language

Knowledge of medical terminology

Cultural understanding of target communities

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Overview

Provides support to LOE 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.

Hours

Week 1 - 1pm-11:30pm - Mon, Tue and Sat and 8am-6:30p - Fri
Week 2 - 1pm-11:30pm - Sun, Wed-Fri

Location

Primarily supporting Riley ED

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

• Requires Medical Interpreter Certification when available.
• 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.

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred.

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.