Foreign Language Medical Interpreter, Spanish

Northside Hospital; Lawrenceville (GA); Hybride; USD 40 000 - 55 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Northside Hospital is seeking a qualified Medical Interpreter to support LEP patients and families by providing accurate interpretation and translation of medical information. The role includes sight-translation of patient education materials and written translations of hospital documents as assigned by the supervisor.

Candidates should have a high school diploma, at least one year of interpreting experience (including six months in medical interpreting), and certification from a recognized

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum one year of interpreting experience, with six months in medical interpreting.
• Certification from a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program (40 hours) accepted.
• Successful IST (Interpreter Skills Test) completion required.

Responsabilités

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for LEP patients and families.
• Translate hospital documents from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.

Connaissances

Medical interpreting

Interpreting experience

IST training

Customer service (preferred)

Formation

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Medical Interpreter Training Program (certificate)

Description du poste

Northside Hospital is award-winning, state-of-the-art, and continually growing. Constantly expanding the quality and reach of our care to our patients and communities creates even more opportunity for the best healthcare professionals in Atlanta and beyond. Discover all the possibilities of a career at Northside today.

Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides sight-translation of relevant materials to enhance patients’ and families’ comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within the interpretation encounter. Is also responsible for the written translation of hospital documents such as medical record forms and patient education materials from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.

REQUIRED

1. High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), OR post-secondary education.
2. One year of interpreting experience, with 6 months of medical interpreting.
3. Certificate of completion from a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program confirming successful completion of a minimum forty (40) hours of medical interpreter training. Training may be provided by a college, university or professional training organization. National or industry recognized certification, including but not limited to Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or certification through Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), will also be accepted.
4. Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with passing score as administered by Northside Hospital to verify demonstration of the advanced skills necessary for Medical Interpretation.

PREFERRED

1. Higher level education degree (Bachelors, Masters, etc.) from an accredited College or University.
2. Two (2) years of medical interpreter experience.
3. Previous medical, healthcare, customer service, advocacy or related field work.
4. Demonstrated Proficiency in a third language as validated through successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) as described above.
5. Graduate of an accredited Foreign Language Program.
6. Excellent communication, organizational, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills.
7. General computer skills and knowledge of Microsoft Office Programs