On-Call/Registry Arabic Language Interpreter - GPS

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab; Chicago, Northern (IL, KY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare plans

401k

Vacation hours

Job summary

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab in Chicago, IL seeks an On-Call/Registry Arabic Language Interpreter to support patients and families across SRAlab care sites. This part-time role requires medical interpreting certification and experience with cross-cultural communication.

You will translate oral and written materials, collaborate with registries and interpreters, and travel between care areas as needed. Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Formal program in medical interpreting and translation with medical interpretation certificate.
• Experience in medical translation and interpretation with diverse organizations.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for patients and caregivers to ensure full benefit of treatment.
• Translate clinical and procedural documents orally into patient language and translate written documents.
• Assist employees in understanding cultural differences and language barriers in patient care.
• Collaborate with other interpreters on schedules and assignments; manage registry/interpreter tasks.

Skills

Arabic language proficiency

Medical interpreting

Time management

Education

Medical interpretation certificate

Job description

## On-Call/Registry Arabic Language Interpreter - GPSApplylocations: Chicago, ILtime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR-1065234Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the global leader in physical medicine and rehabilitation for adults and children with the most severe, complex conditions. By joining our team, you’ll be part of our life-changing mission and vision. You’ll contribute to an innovative, multifaceted culture that is second to none — one that embraces collaboration, excellence, discovery and compassion. You’ll play a role in something that’s never been done before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients achieve better, faster outcomes — as we Advance Human Ability, together.## ## **Job Description Summary**The Language Interpreter is responsible for providing interpretation services to patients, family members throughout the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab (SRAlab) System of Care. The Language Interpreter will consistently demonstrate support of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the interest of the institute. The Language Interpreter will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability, Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope, Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence) while fulfilling job duties.## ## **Job Description**The Language Interpreter will:* Provide interpretation for patients, caregivers throughout the SRAlab System of Care to ensure patients receive full benefit of treatment.* Translate clinical and procedural documents by providing an oral translation into the language of the patient* Translate written documents.* Assist employees in understanding cultural differences and how language barriers may impact patient care.* Collaborate with other Interpreters on inpatient and outpatient schedules and assignment of registry and agency interpreters.* Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.Reporting Relationships* Reports directly to the Associate Director, Global Patient ServicesKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required* Successful completion of a formal program in medical interpreting and translation with medical interpretation certificate.* Progressive experience in medical translation and interpretation including working with diverse organizations, multi-cultural environments.* Demonstrated accurate ability to interpret verbal and transcribe written medical and rehabilitative information in both the foreign language as well as English language.* Demonstrated knowledge and understanding or cultural differences that exist within cultures.* Adherence to code of ethics and confidentiality.* Ability to manage caseload and time; able to travel between patient care areas and off-site facilities.* Ability to balance interpretation and administrative work.* Ability to sustain a busy and flexible work schedule.Working Conditions* Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.## **Pay and Benefits\*:****Pay Range:**30.00 USD Hourly**Benefits:** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits*\*Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position.*BenefitsLearn about the benefits of working at Shirley Ryan AbilityLab, including vacation hour, healthcare plans, 401k and more.Benefits**Equal Employment Opportunity Employer** Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military status, order of protection status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or any other characteristics protected by law.