Spanish Interpreter - PRN

Cook Children's Health Care System; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cook Children's Health Care System in Fort Worth is seeking a Spanish Interpreter to facilitate communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers. The role requires bilingual proficiency and experience in healthcare settings. Candidates must maintain confidentiality and possess excellent communication skills. Responsibilities include interpreting medical information and coordinating with other services as needed. A high school diploma is required, along with BLS certification within 30 days of employment.

Qualifications

• 1-2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting.
• Current knowledge of medical terminology and procedures.
• Previous interpretation/translation experience preferred.
• Ability to translate critical medical information accurately.
• Ability to communicate effectively under stress.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services during patient encounters.
• Facilitate acquisition of additional interpreter services.
• Act as a language liaison between patients and healthcare providers.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Excellent communication skills

Customer service skills

Interpersonal skills

Ability to maintain confidentiality

Active listening skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth

Department: Case Management

Shift: Varying Shifts (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours: 4

Summary

The Spanish Interpreter will provide patients, 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 with the ability to interpret health care information to and from Spanish‑speaking patients/patients' families and Cook Children's health care providers. They will act as a language liaison between the patient, family, and staff in support of the medical plan of care. They facilitate acquisition of interpreter services for non‑Spanish languages (via OPI/over the phone, VRI/video remote interpreter and/or contract services).

Hours

Must be available to work various hours including morning, evening, overnight, weekends, and holidays.

Note

Will require full time in‑person training for 4‑6 weeks at Cook Children's Fort Worth Medical Center.

Required Education and Experience

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1‑2 years of experience working in a healthcare setting.
• 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.
• Strong interpersonal, flexibility, and customer service skills.
• 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.

Required Certification and Testing

• Selected applicants will be tested on their Spanish proficiency level to determine oral, reading, and writing skills prior to an offer being made, and must test at a proficient level as defined by Cook Children's Health Care System to qualify.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers is required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained.

About Us

Cook Children's Medical Center is the cornerstone of Cook Children's, and offers advanced technologies, research and treatments, surgery, rehabilitation and ancillary services all designed to meet children's needs.

Cook Children's is an EOE/AA, Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran employer.