Regional Medical Interpreter - English/Spanish (Day Shift)

Loyola Medicine; Berwyn (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Part time

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Job summary

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic system with main campus at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago's western suburbs. We seek an English/Spanish Medical Interpreter to ensure language is not a barrier to quality care across our regional facilities.

The part-time role rotates between Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital, with shifts 8:30am–12:30pm, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Additional college education preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional interpreter experience in a medical setting.
• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately, impartially using medical terminology.
• Bilingual in English and the target language; advanced ACTFL level.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation during medical consultations, diagnostic tests, procedures, and the consent process.
• Clarify hospital policies regarding visiting hours, parking, and visitor amenities.
• Promote clear and accurate communication to enhance patient understanding and safety.
• Assess and monitor patients’ comprehension of medical information; serve as a cultural mediator as needed.
• Document interpretation encounters thoroughly, including time, location, and purpose.
• Record instances of patients refusing interpretation services.
• Maintain detailed logs of productivity, volume, and interpretation requests.
• Participate actively in staff meetings and required in-service training.
• Prioritize multiple interpretation requests using sound judgment.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Medical terminology

Cultural competency

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma

College education preferred

Job description

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic system with main campus at Loyola University Medical Center in Chicago's western suburbs. We seek an English/Spanish Medical Interpreter to ensure language is not a barrier to quality care across our regional facilities.

The part-time role rotates between Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital, with shifts 8:30am–12:30pm, Monday–Friday.