Pediatric Spanish Medical Interpreter

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc.; United States; Sur place; USD 28 000 - 44 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. is seeking a professional medical interpreter to facilitate communication between Limited English Proficiency patients, families, and healthcare staff. Interpreting in-person, by phone, or video.

The role requires accurate, complete interpretation, adherence to ethics, and ability to write limited translations for discharge instructions when needed. Pediatric experience preferred and certification considerations noted.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as an Interpreter in a healthcare or health related setting.
• Pediatric experience preferred.
• Experience interpreting for a multi-disciplinary provider team.
• Experience with written translation preferred.

Responsabilités

• Facilitates communication between patient/family and provider by rendering accurate and complete interpretation.
• Adheres to interpreter ethics principles and codes of conduct.
• Provides limited but accurate translation services for discharge instructions and other patient-specific information.
• Records interpreted encounters for quality and improvement purposes.
• Addresses health literacy and cultural differences to ensure understanding.

Connaissances

Medical interpreting

Bilingual proficiency

Medical terminology

Cultural competency

Ethics in interpretation

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate degree preferred

Description du poste

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta Inc. is seeking a professional medical interpreter to facilitate communication between Limited English Proficiency patients, families, and healthcare staff. Interpreting in-person, by phone, or video.

The role requires accurate, complete interpretation, adherence to ethics, and ability to write limited translations for discharge instructions when needed. Pediatric experience preferred and certification considerations noted.