Interpreter - PRN

CRMC Branding; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

CRMC Branding seeks a language interpreter to provide Spanish-English interpretation for patients, families, staff, physicians and guests in a clinical setting.

The role includes translating forms and documents into Spanish, assisting on admission in the Emergency Department, and communicating patient needs to the care team. Prior healthcare translation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience translating in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Medical knowledge preferred.
• Equal Opportunity Employer – rights noted by the Department of Labor.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for patients, family members, staff, physicians and guests.
• Translate written documents (forms, signs, etc.) into Spanish.
• Visit patients on admission in the Emergency Department.
• Provide feedback to the family as appropriate and needed.
• Assist families with calls/messages and explain procedures.

Skills

Spanish-English translation

Healthcare interpretation

Medical terminology

Job description

Provides interpretation of Spanish/English language for patients, family members, staff, physicians and guests.

Translates written documents i.e. forms, signs, etc. into Spanish.

Visits all patients and families promptly on admission in the Emergency Department.

Gives appropriate and adequate feedback to the family.

Remains aware of the needs of the family (giving directions and explaining procedures).

Reports complaints or problems expressed by patient/family members to the charge nurse.

Demonstrates assistance during special times: i.e. staying with rape or abuse victims; staying with a family who has lost a patient and providing them what the need (ex. phone access, tissues, place to grieve).

Assists families with telephone calls/messages promptly and appropriately.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

Experience translating in healthcare setting preferred.Medical knowledge preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer
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