Language Interpreter

Nemours; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Nemours Children’s Health is seeking a Language Interpreter in Orlando, Florida to support inpatient, outpatient and emergency care through Spanish interpretation and some written translations. The role requires fluent Spanish and English, adherence to medical interpretation standards, and ongoing certification maintenance.

The interpreter will work in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes, interfacing with patients, families, and hospital staff to ensure accurate and culturally

Qualifications

• Must have a National Certification for medical interpreters or be able to obtain within six months of start date.
• Minimum of three years experience as a professional language interpreter.
• Must pass Language Proficiency test; 40 hours interpreter training in healthcare.
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Core Certification HealthCare Interpreter (CCHI) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish interpretation for patients and hospital staff using medical protocols and practice standards.
• Convert spoken messages without adding, omitting, or changing meaning.
• Speak, read and write Spanish and English fluently.
• Identify linguistic and cultural barriers to effective communication for LEP patients.
• Translate written material into Spanish as requested.
• Maintain certification credentials through continuing education when certified.

Skills

Spanish language

Consecutive interpretation

Simultaneous interpretation

Written translation

Bilingual English-Spanish

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Language Interpreter to join our team in Orlando, Florida.

This position is responsible for providing interpreter services and some written translations for inpatient, outpatient and emergency areas of care at Nemours Children’s Hospital. Interpreter will provide services in the consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes of interpretation. The interpreter will interpret spoken language for patients, families, and hospital staff to facilitate safe and reliable communication between everyone involved.

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Position Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish interpretation for patients and hospital staff using protocols and practice standards for medical Interpreters.
• Ability to convert a spoken message into its equivalent without adding, omitting, or changing the meaning in the target language.
• Speak, read and write Spanish and English fluently.
• Identify linguistic and cultural barriers to effective and clear communication for customers who are Limited English Proficient and whose primary language is not English.
• Possesses a National Certification for medical interpreters or has the ability to obtain this certification within six months of start date.
• Responsible for participation in departmental and hospital programs for Quality Assessment and Improvement, identifying opportunities to improve services, making recommendations and implementing actions as appropriate and consistent with the goals of the Nemours Children’s Hospital.
• Translate written material into Spanish as requested.
• When certified, interpreter should complete continuing education to maintain their certification credentials.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma required
• Pass Language Proficiency test required, 40 hours interpreter training specifically related to healthcare
• Minimum of three years experience of professional language interpreter required
• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Core Certification HealthCare Interpreter (CCHI)preferred.