Regional Spanish Interpreter

Trinity Health; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits from Day One

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, seeks a Medical Interpreter (English/Spanish) to enable clear communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers. This regional role rotates among Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

The interpreter will facilitate medical consultations, tests, procedures, and the consent process, while documenting encounters and serving as a cultural mediator when needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of high school education or equivalent required.
• Additional college education preferred. Minimum of two years of professional interpreter experience in a medical setting.
• Ability to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, using medical terminology as appropriate.
• Must be able to achieve a rating of Advanced/High on the ACTFL testing scale, or equivalent.

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

Medical interpreting

Bilingual English/Spanish

Interpretation accuracy

Cultural mediation

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College education preferred

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: Day Shift

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

Medical Interpreting – English/Spanish Interpreter (Regional Role)

The English/Spanish Interpreter facilitates effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by performing medical and general interpreting duties in accordance with the National Standards of Practice (NCIHC). This role ensures that language is not a barrier to quality care, while also serving as a cultural liaison when needed.

Shift: Monday - Friday - 9:00am - 5:30pm

Please note: This is a regional position. The interpreter will rotate between Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital based on operational needs.

Key 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.

We offer our Interpreters:

• Benefits from Day One
• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Development
• Referral Rewards
• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

What you’ll need for this job:

EDUCATION: Completion of high school education or equivalent required. Additional college education preferred. Minimum of two years of professional interpreter experience in a medical setting.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

Ability to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptive and expressive, using medical terminology as appropriate. Ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in both English and the target language. Must be able to achieve a rating of Advanced/High on the ACTFL testing scale, or equivalent. Ability to work within an interdisciplinary, team environment. Flexibility in response to changes in service provision demands. Knowledgeable about the issues of cultural competency and healthcare disparities. Adaptable and sensitive in cross-cultural situations. Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.

Pay Range:

Pay Range: $20.02 - $31.03 per hour. Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Our Commitment

Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs.

For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.