Spanish Interpreter PRN

Cook Children's; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Cook Children’s in Fort Worth, TX seeks a part-time Spanish Interpreter to support patients, families, and staff by providing accurate face-to-face interpretation during assigned hours.

You will bridge language gaps between Spanish-speaking patients and medical teams, coordinate with interpretation services for other languages, and uphold patient confidentiality while delivering compassionate service.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• BLS Certification within 30 days of employment.
• Spanish proficiency levels tested prior to completion of employment.
• Ability to translate accurately and maintain confidentiality.

Responsibilities

• Provide face-to-face interpretation during designated hours.
• Interpret health care information accurately between Spanish-speaking patients and staff.
• Maintain confidentiality of records and information.
• Facilitate interpreter services for non-Spanish languages as needed.
• Act as a language liaison between patient, family, and medical team.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Flexibility

Customer service

Communication

Active listening

Confidentiality

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

OPI/phone interpreting

VRI video remote interpreting

Job description

Spanish Interpreter PRN# Careers at Cook Children's## Spanish Interpreter PRNApply: Fort Worth, TX: Part time: Posted Today: JR-117258**Location:**Medical Center - Fort Worth**Department:**Case Management**Shift:**Varying Shifts (United States of America)**Standard Weekly Hours:**4**Summary:**To provide patient, families, visitors, and staff access to employees who accurately interpret via face to face encounters during designated hours. Spanish Interpreters are bilingual and proficient in English and Spanish to interpret health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patients families and Medical Center health care providers. Act as a Language liaison between the patient, family, and staff in support of the medical plan of care. Facilitates acquisition of Interpreter Services for non-Spanish Languages (via OPI/over the phone, VRI/video remote interpreter and/or contract services). **Education & Experience:** High School diploma or equivalent required.1-2 years of experience in a healthcare setting with current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.Previous interpretation / translation experience preferred.Ability to precisely and accurately translate critical medical information from English to the patient's native language.**Certification/Licensure:** Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained per Medical Center Policy, MC 175Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong interpersonal skills, flexibility, and customer service orientation.Excellent communication and active listening skills.Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information.Ability to interact and communicate with people in-person and over the telephone, often in stressful situations.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 employee's annual review. Testing is administered by a contracted testing service.**About Us:** Cook Children’s is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children’s offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children’s is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.