Medical Interpreter, Cantonese & Mandarin

University of Washington; Seattle (WA); In loco; USD 39.000 - 56.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department seeks a Medical Interpreter fluent in Cantonese and Mandarin to support patient access to care in Seattle. The role involves real-time interpretation across clinical encounters, sight translation, and facilitating direct communication between patients and clinicians.

Requirements include a high school diploma and two years of interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital, plus a medical interpreter certification from DSHS, NBCMI, or

Competenze

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting.
• AND medical interpreter certification or qualification from Washington State DSHS, NBCMI, or CHI.

Mansioni

• Provide oral, sight and written interpretation for target language(s).
• Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff.
• Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff.
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter.
• Provide sight translation in the presence of a provider and/or other medical staff.
• Assist patients to complete medical, financial, or other forms.

Conoscenze

Cantonese

Mandarin

Interpreting in clinic

Bilingual communication

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Medical interpreter certification (DSS/NBCMI/CHI)

Descrizione del lavoro

No Telework

Seattle, WA

Full time

REQ-0000133238

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Interpreter, Cantonese and Mandarin.

WORK SCHEDULE

• 40 hours per week

• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Enable patient(s) to access medical care

• Be a part of a team dedicated to improving language access

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide oral, sight and written interpretation for target language(s)

• Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff

• Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff

• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter

• Provide sight translation in the presence of a provider and/or other medical staff

• Assist patients to complete medical, financial, or other forms

REQUIREMENTS

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting

• AND medical interpreter certification or qualification either from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.

• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/about/career-opportunities/harborview-medical-center)

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. (https://www.uwmedicine.org/jobs) Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Compensation, Benefits and Position Details

• Pay Range Minimum:

• $28.54 hourly

• Pay Range Maximum:

• $40.86 hourly

• Other Compensation:

• -

• Benefits:

• For information about benefits for this position, visit https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/

• Shift:

• First Shift (United States of America)

• Temporary or Regular:

• This is a regular position

• FTE (Full-Time Equivalent):

• 100.00%

• Union/Bargaining Unit:

• SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

ABOUT UW MEDICINE – WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer, the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, pregnancy, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, disability, or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81 (https://policy.uw.edu/directory/po/executive-orders/eo-81-prohibiting-discrimination-harassment-and-sexual-misconduct/) .

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or [e-mail] .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law (https://app.leg.wa.gov/RCW/default.aspx?cite=28B.112.080) .

There are many perks to working for the University of Washington. Learn more about the benefits (https://www.washington.edu/jobs/benefits-for-uw-staff/) that could be available to you as a UW employee.

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.