Interpreter/Translators, Spanish (Per Diem)

Rady Children's Hospital-San Diego; Orange (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC seeks an Interpreter/Translator to provide oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients and families, and to act as a cultural liaison within the healthcare team.

The role requires medical terminology knowledge, language proficiency exams, and formal interpreter training. Experience in hospital or clinical settings and flexibility to work weekends is preferred, with a Day shift in Orange, CA.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year of experience in interpretation and translation of medical documents.
• Preferred: healthcare interpretation experience in hospital/clinical setting.
• Language proficiency examinations (written and oral) required.

Responsibilities

• The Interpreter/Translator provides oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients and families, and for healthcare team members.
• Acts as a cultural liaison between department staff and families to ensure family-centered care.
• Must be able to type and use word processing software; maintain professionalism and customer service throughout interactions.

Skills

Medical terminology

Interpretation

Computer/keyboard skills

Professionalism

Cultural sensitivity

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree in healthcare related field

Medical interpreter certificate program

Tools

Word processing software

Job description

Work Location

Orange, California

Work Shift

Day – 08hrs (United States of America)

Why CHOC?

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

Job Summary

The Interpreter/ Translators is responsible for oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients and their families, and healthcare team members. Acts as a cultural liaison between department staff and families, ensuring family centered care.

Pay Range

Minimum $25.60 Midpoint $32.00 Maximum $40.00

Rate of pay is determined by various factors, including but not limited to knowledge, skills, competencies, experience, education, as well as position requirements.

Experience

• Required: Minimum one (1) year of experience and knowledge in interpretation and translation of medical documents.
• Preferred: Previous healthcare interpretation and translation experience working in a hospital or clinical atmosphere, familiarity with hospital setting and operations is preferred. Experienced in customer service settings highly preferred.

Education

• Required: Passing of language proficiency examinations (written and oral). High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related or healthcare field, preferred. Completion of medical interpreter certificate program and/or interpretation program/degree.

Training

• Required: Formal training in interpretation and translation, completion of medical interpreter training.

Specialized Skills

• Required: Knowledge of medical terminology, required. Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English and the target language effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job. Ability to provide sight translations and consecutive interpretation. Knowledge of cultural, social and linguistic communication factors, required. Knowledge of ethics, healthcare interpreter standards and role of the interpreter. Ability to type, must have computer & keyboard skills, ability to use word processing software, required. Ability to perform job responsibilities independently. Ability to promote a high level of professionalism, care and customer service, required. Cares with sensitivity and respect, cares with sensitivity and respect in verbal and non-verbal behaviors with patients, family members, coworkers, and other healthcare members/associates. Must be teamwork focused, job requires flexibility with schedule, be able to work weekends, makeshift changes to meet department business need. Ability to provide innovative, creative ideas and a positive attitude to unexpected changes in workload or assignment to achieve CHOC's mission and values.
• Preferred: Ability to provide simultaneous interpretation.

Licensure

• Required:
• Preferred: Associate Healthcare Interpreter (AHI) or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI).

Work Environments - Functional Demand

Other

Physical Activity Requirements

Bending, Carry Objects, Climbing, Keyboard use/repetitive motion, Pinching/fine motor activities, Push/Pull, Reaching forward, Reaching overhead, Sitting, Squat/kneel/crawl (Squad & Knee), Standing, Talk or hear, Taste or smell, Twisting, Walking, Wrist position deviation

Physical Activity Lifting

Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Floor to waist level) - Occasional 0-35%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Constant 67 or more%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Frequent 36-66%, Lifting (Waist level and above) - Occasional 0-35%

Sensory Requirements

Color Discrimination, Depth Perception, Far Vision, Hearing, Near Vision

Environment Requirements

Airborn Communicable Disease, Bloodborne Pathogens, Chemical, Dust Particular Matter, Extreme Noise Levels, Extreme Temperatures, Radiation, Uneven Surfaces or Elevations

Non-Discrimination Statement

CHOC does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, marital status, genetic information, disability, sex, gender (including pregnancy, breastfeeding, childbirth, lactation or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, medical condition, sexual orientation, veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or other protected characteristics in accordance with state and federal laws.

We encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply for positions at CHOC, even if your experience doesn’t align perfectly with the listed qualifications for a particular role, as your unique experience may be a great addition to our culture for another one of our opportunities.

If you desire support or accommodations throughout the Talent Acquisition process, please inform your Talent Acquisition Partner.