Interpreter

Merrimack Health; Lawrence (MA); In loco; USD 52.000 - 78.000; Tempo pieno

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Descrizione del lavoro

Merrimack Health is seeking an Interpreter to support patients and staff in a clinical setting. In this role you will provide medical interpretation in consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation modes, ensuring accurate communication across language barriers while maintaining patient confidentiality and consent.

You will align with hospital policies, participate in competency standards, and contribute to a patient-centered experience by delivering precise language support and culturally

Competenze

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written.
• High level of customer service and a positive approach.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Proof of medical interpreter training - minimum of 40 hours.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred.
• National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters, see www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org) preferred within 6 months of target language test availability.

Mansioni

• Provide medical interpretation in consecutive, simultaneous, or sight translation modes.
• Relay medical information between speakers while ensuring confidentiality and informed consent.
• Adhere to all office and hospital policies and the IMIA Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.
• Support department operations in a compliant, patient-centered manner.

Conoscenze

Fluency in English and foreign langs

Customer service excellence

Computer literacy

Medical interpreter training

Healthcare interpreting experience

National Board Certification (pref)

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred

40 hours medical interpreter training

Descrizione del lavoro

As the Interpreter, you will serve as a medical interpreter for patients and staff and support the operations of the department in consecutive, simultaneous or sight translation mode. Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.

Qualifications:

• Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written.
• High level of customer service and a positive approach.
• Knowledge of computer systems.
• Proof of medical interpreter training - minimum of 40 hours. Bachelor's degree or equivalent preferred.
• 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred.
• National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters, see www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org) preferred within 6 months of target language test availability.