Per Diem Lahu Interpreter

Kaweah Delta; Visalia (CA); On-site; USD 29,769 - 44,661; Part time

Job summary

Kaweah Health in Visalia, CA, seeks a Per Diem Lahu Interpreter to facilitate communication between patients, families, and providers. The role involves verbal interpretation across clinical settings and translating relevant materials from English to Lahu.

Requires at least one year of interpretation experience or enrollment in an Interpreter training program; High School diploma or equivalent; bilingual in Spanish; healthcare experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Required: One year of interpretation experience or enrollment in an Interpreter training program.
• Preferred: One year of healthcare experience with emphasis on customer service, performance improvement, training or educating others.
• Testing: Successful completion of the Language Resource Assistant (LRA) testing at a Clinical level.

Responsibilities

• Provide system-wide foreign language interpreting (verbal) to enable understanding between patients/families with limited English proficiency and providers/staff.
• Demonstrate adherence to interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics.
• Document required information accurately and in a timely manner.
• Support Interpreter Services program and participate in program functions as requested by the program manager.
• If assigned as Lahu interpreter, interpret over the phone and translate documents from English to Lahu.

Skills

Lahu language

Spanish language

Language interpretation

Customer service

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

## Per Diem Lahu InterpreterApplylocations: 201 S Locust Streettime type: Part timeposted on: Posted 30+ Days Agojob requisition id: R26\_0000000590Kaweah Health is a publicly owned, community healthcare organization that provides comprehensive health services to the greater Visalia area in central California. With more than 5,000 employees, Kaweah Health provides state-of-the-art medicine and high-quality preventive services in our acute care hospital, specialized health centers and clinics. Our eight-campus healthcare district has 613 beds and offers comprehensive health services across a broad continuum of care.It takes a special person to work for Kaweah Health. We serve a region where the needs are great, which makes the rewards even greater. Every day, we care for people facing unique challenges and in need of healing. Throughout it all, our focus is to make a difference, and we do — in the health of our patients, our loved ones, and our community.**Benefits Eligible**Not Benefits Eligible**Work Shift**Variable - 8 Hour or less Shift (United States of America)**Department**8365 Interpreter ServicesFacilitates communication between patients, families, and providers in various settings by providing language interpretation from one language (source) to another (target).License /Certification Preferred: High School diploma or equivalent Testing Requires successful completion of the Language Resource Assistant (LRA) testing at a Clinical level. LRA is a language assessment test that demonstrates written and oral interpretation/translation technique skills. Test will be administered during the interview. Experience Required:One year of interpretation experience or enrollment in an Interpreter training program Preferred:One year of healthcare experience with the major emphasis of job duties focused on customer service, performance improvement, training or educating others. Knowledge/Skills/Abilities Bilingual in Spanish Computer skills Customer service crisis training strongly recommended Excellent communication skills, tact, stress management skills, and the ability to relate well with diverse personalities and cultures. Department Specific Requirements N/A Essential Under the direction of the Manager, provides system-wide foreign language interpreting (verbal) to enable understanding and successful communication between KH's patients/families with limited English proficiency (LEP) and KH's provider and staff. Demonstrates operational knowledge of and adherence to the interpreter standards of practice and code of ethics. Documents required information and data accurately and in a timely manner. Supports the Interpreter Services program at KH through working constructively in a team, participating in program functions, and performing other programmatic tasks as requested by the program manager. Incumbent has access to restricted or confidential patient information and must comply with the terms of the Kaweah Health Policies as it applies their job role. Recognizes and responds quickly to emergency situations. Greets the public and provides information as requested. Provides information as appropriate to patients, their families and visitors. Demonstrates knowledge of all services provided by the KH as well as the location. Must be able to give clear instructions. Demonstrates the ability to use computer systems effectively. Coordinates customer service initiatives to ensure satisfaction through prospective, concurrent, and retrospective methods. Facilitates resolution of patient and customer complaints in accordance with Kaweah Health policy. Addendum (essential for specific dept) IF ASSIGNED AS LAHU INTERPRETER ALSO RESPONSIBLE FOR:Interprets over the phone as needed. Translates documents from English to Lahu. Tracks and maintains language statistics and develops interpretation devices usage report. Enters Language Resource Assistant interpretation logs into department database. Maintains Language Resource Assistant intranet site. Occasionally enters interpretation requests to create daily schedule. Tracks departmental invoices and creates reports. Additional Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the population served on the assigned unit or work area. Performs other duties as assigned.**Pay Range**$21.61 -$32.42