Regional Spanish Medical Interpreter (English/Spanish) Day Shift

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); Presencial; USD 28.000 - 43.000; Jornada completa

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Benefits from Day One

DailyPay

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Referral Rewards

Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Descripción de la vacante

Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a English/Spanish Medical Interpreter to support patients across its regional network in the Chicago area. The role ensures language is never a barrier to quality care by providing accurate medical and general interpreting and acting as a cultural liaison when needed.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm with rotation among Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.

Formación

• Completion of high school education or equivalent required.
• Additional college education preferred.
• Minimum of two years of professional interpreter experience in a medical setting.
• Proficient English and target language reading/writing; ACTFL Advanced/High or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• 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.

Conocimientos

Interpreting

Bilingual EN/ES

Medical terminology

Communication skills

Educación

High school diploma

College education preferred

Two years medical interpreting experience

Descripción del empleo

Loyola Medicine, part of Trinity Health, is seeking a English/Spanish Medical Interpreter to support patients across its regional network in the Chicago area. The role ensures language is never a barrier to quality care by providing accurate medical and general interpreting and acting as a cultural liaison when needed.

The schedule is Monday–Friday, 9:00am–5:30pm with rotation among Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital.