Interpreter - Per Diem

Tufts Medicine; Lowell (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading integrated health system is seeking an experienced professional interpreter to facilitate communication between patients and healthcare providers for individuals with Limited English Proficiency. This role involves interpreting spoken language and translating documents to ensure effective communication. Candidates should have at least one year of interpreting experience and advanced knowledge in medical terminology. This position supports high-quality patient care and requires strong communication skills in both English and the target language.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant interpreting experience required.
• 3 years of relevant interpreting experience preferred.
• Ability to adapt and function well in busy situations.

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken language between patients and healthcare providers.
• Translate written documents as needed.
• Adhere to hospital policies and procedures.

Skills

Communication in both languages

Interpreting techniques

Medical terminology

Interpersonal skills

Education

Advanced education in interpreting

Job description

locations: Tufts Medical Center - Corporate LocationThis role focuses on performing activities associated with evaluating, developing, recommending, implementing, and carrying out the policies and procedures related to the delivery of high-quality patient care. In addition, this role focuses on performing the following Language Services duties: Listens to, understands, translates and provides support to those individuals with physical or mental impairments when it comes to language, such as speech therapy or speaking a foreign language. A professional individual contributor role that may direct the work of other lower level professionals or manage processes and programs. The majority of time is spent overseeing the design, implementation or delivery of processes, programs and policies using specialized knowledge and skills typically acquired through advanced education. An experienced level role that applies practical knowledge of job area typically obtained through advanced education and work experience. Works independently with general supervision, problems faced are difficult but typically not complex, and may influence others within the job area through explanation of facts, policies and practices.Under general supervision, this position provides accurate interpretation for patient/families who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This position interprets the spoken language and culture between two or more individuals from English to the target language and back into English again to ensure accurate cross-language communication in a medical environment. May be required to translate written documents from English into the target language or from the target language into English. Acts as culture broker to identify when cultural differences are leading to a misunderstanding on the part of either the provider or patient. Language services are performed in designated areas according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care.**Job Description****Minimum Qualifications:** 3. One (1) year of relevant interpreting experience **Preferred Qualifications:** 2. Three (3) years of relevant experience. **Duties and Responsibilities:** The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. 2. Combines the ability to interpret both culture and language. 9. Adhere to applicable policies, procedures as they pertain to patient/client care and to applicable personnel qualifications.10. Demonstrates a knowledge and understanding of what to report to the CEO or Chief Compliance Officer when concerns of corporate compliance arise. **Physical Requirements:** 7. Specific vision abilities apply including close vision, distance vision and ability to adjust focus. **Skills & Abilities:** 1. Ability to read/write and communicate in both languages. 2. Ability to provide effective and clear interpretation and communication.3. Advanced knowledge in areas of interpreting techniques and medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures and treatments in both English and target language. 5. Excellent interpersonal skills.6. Ability to function well in very busy situations.8. Good organization skills.locations: Tufts Medical Center - Corporate LocationTufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.