Sp Interpreter/PatientAdvocate

Cook Children's; Fort Worth, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's in Fort Worth, TX is seeking a full-time Sp Interpreter/Patient Advocate for the Emergency Department. The role provides emotional support to families in crisis and delivers Spanish translation and interpretation across emergency care, ensuring clear communication and compassionate service.

Qualifications include an Associate's degree, proficiency in English and Spanish, and prior interpretation/translation experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required; two years in direct patient care preferred.
• Proficiency in English and Spanish; tests for Spanish proficiency.
• Experience in interpretation/translation preferred; healthcare terminology asset.

Responsibilities

• Provide emotional support to families in crisis.
• Offer Spanish translation and interpretation for emergency care.
• Demonstrate professional, therapeutic, and helpful image.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Spanish interpretation

Communication

Education

Associates degree

High school diploma

Job description

## Sp Interpreter/PatientAdvocateApply: Fort Worth, TX: Full time: Posted Yesterday: JR-119315**Location:**Medical Center - Fort Worth**Department:**Emergency Dept**Shift:**Third Shift (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**32**Summary:**Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Consistently maintains a professional, therapeutic, helpful image and attitude. Provides emotional support to families in crisis. Provides Spanish translation and interpretation for all aspects of emergency care.Education:Associates degree required. At least two years experience in a direct patient care setting preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in English and secondary language. Special consideration for experienced translator in the following language: Spanish. Familiarity with medical terminology an asset. Previous interpretation / translation experience preferred. High school diploma required. Spanish interpreters / translators must meet Spanish proficiency levels defined by Cook Childrens Health Care System and measured by objective and nationally recognized oral language, reading and writing tests. All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level to qualify for employment. Applicants must meet minimally required Spanish proficiency levels. Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service prior to completion of the employment process. Applicants must test at the proficient level to qualify. Subsequent to employment, Spanish proficiency levels are verified as part of the employees annual review. Testing is administered by a contracted testing service. Demonstrated ability to read and write in English and Spanish. The ability to relate to a diverse cultural and ethnic population.Certification/Licensure:Heart saver Courses provided by American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained per Medical Center Policy, MC 175