Interpreter Education Trainer (Full-Time) - Day

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc.; Woodbridge Township (NJ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Hackensack Meridian Health Inc. seeks an Interpreter Education Trainer to lead the BTG Medical Interpreter Training program, recruit team members, educate participants, and respond to questions. You will create, maintain, and report training records to ensure program effectiveness.

The role requires strong teaching and facilitation skills, bilingual proficiency, and experience training adults in multilingual environments, with solid computer and communication abilities to support remote training.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in medical interpreting.
• Bilingual - fluent in English and languages other than English.
• Work experience in multilingual and multicultural environments.
• Experience in training adults or as a medical interpreter trainer/teacher; or experience as a facilitator in professional/workforce settings.
• Excellent teaching and facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior organizational abilities, follow-up, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Secure access to the internet for remote training.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the BTG Medical Interpreter Training program.
• Recruit team members to participate in the training program.
• Educate team members about the program and familiarize themselves with participants.
• Answer questions regarding the training.
• Create, maintain and report on the records of the training.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Multilingual

Adult training / facilitation

Teaching skills

Interpersonal communication

Organizational skills

Written and verbal communication

Computer skills (MS Office / Google }

Internet access for remote training

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree

Continuing education in medical interpretation competencies

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google Suite

Job description

Our team members are the heart of what makes us better. At Hackensack Meridian Health we help our patients live better, healthier lives — and we help one another to succeed. With a culture rooted in connection and collaboration, our employees are team members. Here, competitive benefits are just the beginning. It’s also about how we support one another and how we show up for our community. Together, we keep getting better - advancing our mission to transform healthcare and serve as a leader of positive change.

The Interpreter Education Trainer is responsible for conducting the BTG Medical Interpreter Training program. This role is responsible for recruiting team members to participate in the training program, educating team members about the program, familiarizing themselves with participants and answering any questions regarding the training. This role also creates, maintains and reports on the records of the training.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Associate's degree.
• Minimum of 3 or more years of experience in medical interpreting.
• Bilingual - fluent in English and languages other than English.
• Work experience in multilingual and multicultural environments.
• Experience in training adults or as a medical interpreter trainer/teacher; or experience as a facilitator in professional/workforce settings.
• Excellent teaching and facilitation skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Superior organizational abilities, follow-up, and attention to detail.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.
• Secure access to the internet for remote training.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Bachelor's degree.
• Continuing education in medical interpretation competencies and medical terminology.

Licenses and Certifications Required:

• Certificate of successful competition of BTG or a comparable medical interpreter training program (minimum 40 hours) and/or willing to acquire within one (1) year of hire.

Licenses and Certifications Preferred:

• CCHI or NBCMI (national medical interpreter certification, MITI test, or state certification as a medical or health care interpreter.

Contacts:

• Regular contact with medical personnel and visitors.