SPANISH INTERP & TRANSLATOR -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

UNM Hospital in Albuquerque, NM seeks a professional translator/interpreter to provide accurate medical written translation and verbal interpretation, ensuring adherence to hospital policies and procedures. Patient care assignments may include neonates to geriatrics, requiring sensitivity to diverse age groups and conditions.

The role involves translating written medical information for internal and external customers, interpreting in clinical settings using various techniques, and maintaining

Qualifications

• Essential: High School or GED; Nonessential: Associate Degree.
• UNMH Inter/Translator Med Qual-Adv High or Superior Score or Bridge the GAP Interpreter/Translator or Equivalent.
• Essential: 1 year directly related experience.

Responsibilities

• QUALITY SERVICE - Deliver quality service and act in a positive way with all customers to complete assigned functions; identify, recommend and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• INTERPRET - Verbally interpret into proper medical terminology in a medical setting using a variety of techniques
• INTERPRET - Adhere to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conducts for ASL interpreters
• TRANSLATION - Assist in written translation of medical information to internal and external customers
• TRANSLATION - Translate in written form patient education information as requested
• CONFIDENTIALITY - Maintain strict patient confidentiality as per UNM Hospitals and department policies
• FOLLOW-UP - Assist in patient follow-up as necessary; may include contacting patients for appointment reminders
• WORKING RELATIONS - Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital employees in the work environment
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Skills

Verbal interpretation

Written translation

Medical terminology

Quality service

Education

High School or GED Equivalent

Associate Degree

UNMH Inter/Translator Med Qual-Adv High or Superior Score

Job description

Compensation

Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.

Position Summary

Provide accurate medical written translation and verbal interpretation. Ensure adherence to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• QUALITY SERVICE - Deliver quality service and act in a positive way with all customers to complete assigned functions; identify, recommend and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
• INTERPRET - Verbally interpret into proper medical terminology in a medical setting using a variety of techniques
• INTERPRET - Adhere to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conducts for ASL interpreters
• TRANSLATION - Assist in written translation of medical information to internal and external customers
• TRANSLATION - Translate in written form patient education information as requested
• CONFIDENTIALITY - Maintain strict patient confidentiality as per UNM Hospitals and department policies
• FOLLOW-UP - Assist in patient follow-up as necessary; may include contacting patients for appointment reminders
• WORKING RELATIONS - Establish and maintain positive relationships with patients, visitors, and hospital employees in the work environment
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety‑related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education

Essential: High School or GED Equivalent, Course, Program Graduate

Nonessential: Associate Degree

Education Specialization

Essential: UNMH Inter/Translator Med Qual‑Adv High or Superior Score, Bridge the GAP Interpreter/Translator or Equivalent

Nonessential: Related Discipline

Experience

Essential: 1 year directly related experience

Nonessential: No preferred experience

Credentials

Not Applicable/Not Required

Physical Conditions

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, or a negligible amount of force constantly; may involve walking or standing to a significant degree or pushing and pulling of materials with negligible weight.

Essential Working Conditions

• Minor Hazard – physical risks, dirt, dust, fumes, noise
• Ineligible for interpreter stipend
• May be required or is required to perform on‑call duties
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and as required