Language & Culture Specialist II / Spanish Interpreter

Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A children's healthcare facility in Los Angeles is seeking a Language and Cultural Specialist II to provide culturally sensitive interpreting and translation services during patient interactions. The role requires 2+ years of healthcare interpretation experience and proficiency in the designated foreign language and English. Responsibilities include facilitating communication and collaboration with healthcare teams in delivering care. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree and relevant healthcare certification.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience interpreting and translating in a healthcare setting.
• Competency in written and verbal communication in English and the designated foreign language.
• Ability to translate and interpret medical terminology.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpreting services for communication in medical settings.
• Deliver written translations for patient encounters.
• Collaborate with health care team members in care delivery.

Skills

Interpreting

Translating

Communication skills

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

40 hour Healthcare Interpreter training

Healthcare Interpreter National Certification

Job description

Position Summary

The Language and Cultural Specialist II under general supervision, provide interpreting services in a culturally sensitive manner to facilitate communication and the relaying of medical information between speakers of different languages at CHLA; and provide written translations as required in patient encounters such as translation of medical instructions and medication schedules, and any hospital related administrative correspondence with patients/families, including information, education and documentation materials. Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. Complies with applicable office and hospital policies and procedures particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent. Also assists department with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff interpreters.

Minimum Qualifications

2+ years’ experience interpreting and translating in a healthcare setting, including experience working with the community and/or a target language population with a diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds. Competency in written and verbal communication skills in English and the designated foreign language. Ability to translate and interpret medical terminology. Experience interpreting and translating with patients at a full range of developmental and educational levels.

Education / Licensure / Certifications

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related discipline preferred. Completion of a minimum of 40 hour Healthcare Interpreter training. For spoken language interpreters: Healthcare Interpreter National Certification or highest national credentialing (where applicable by language) through CCHI or a national organization. For ASL interpreters: ASL Interpreter Certification through a state or national organization. Translator Certification (where applicable by language) through ATA. 85% -90% Score for Language Proficiency from a vendor selected by CHLA.