Interpreter - PRN

Colquitt Regional Medical Center; Moultrie (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Colquitt Regional Medical Center seeks a bilingual Spanish/English interpreter to support patients and families in a fast-paced hospital environment. You will translate conversations between patients, families and clinicians, and convert forms and signs into Spanish to aid comprehension.

Experience in healthcare translation is preferred, with familiarity in medical terminology. This role supports admissions and ongoing patient communication, reporting concerns to the charge nurse as needed.

Qualifications

• Experience translating in healthcare settings preferred.
• Medical terminology knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Translate conversations between patients, families, and healthcare staff in real time.
• Translate written documents such as forms and signs into Spanish.
• Provide feedback to nursing staff and report concerns to the charge nurse.
• Assist families during admissions and coordinate with hospital staff.

Skills

Bilingual Spanish-English

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.

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