Spanish Interpreter - PRN

UKH University of Kansas Hospital Authority; United States; In loco; USD 30.000 - 47.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is seeking a Spanish Interpreter (PRN) to support diverse patients and families. The role focuses on accurate interpreting, maintaining patient confidentiality, and upholding ethics in medical interpreting across clinical settings.

You will collaborate with providers, participate in staff education on best practices, and adapt to varying languages and schedules in a fast-paced hospital environment.

Competenze

• 2+ years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter.
• High school diploma or equivalent with interpreting competency assessments.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Certification as CHI preferred.

Mansioni

• Interprets in a timely and accurate manner for patients/family members in a wide variety of settings.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and maintains patient privacy.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and contributes to problem-solving.
• Interacts in a courteous, customer-focused manner.
• Accepts delegation and works as a contributing team member.
• Performs other duties as needed including: rounding on all languages, staff education on best practices, data entry/run reports.
• Other duties as assigned per department needs when demand is slow for on-site services.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

Conoscenze

Interpreting

Ethics in medical interpreting

Confidentiality

Customer-focused communication

Formazione

High School Graduate or equivalent

College degree in interpreting or CMH SBA training

Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) preferred

Descrizione del lavoro

Spanish Interpreter - PRN Varies Bell Hospital

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Interpreter helps facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. Explain KUHS resources, office protocols, departmental policies and procedure; is familiar with Regulatoryand Compliance guidelines and national trends; serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Adheres to hospital policies. Understands the hospital's system of service delivery.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

• Interprets in a timely and accurate manner for patients/family members in a wide variety of settings.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and maintains patient privacy.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and contributes to problem-solving.
• Interacts in a courteous, customer-focused manner.
• Accepts delegation and works as a contributing team member.
• Performs other duties as needed including: intentional rounding- round on all languages, staff education/in-services on “best practices”/policies/procedures, data entry/ run reports.
• Other duties as assigned per department needs when demand is slow for on-site services.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities.
• Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required Education and Experience

High School Graduate or equivalent Documented proof of interpreting competencies via language proficiency assessments such as ALTA, and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA) that includes, at a minimum, consecutive interpreting and knowledge and understanding of ethics in medical interpreting) 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter

Preferred Education and Experience

Bachelors Degree Proof of medical interpreter training such as “Bridging the Gap” (minimum of 40 hours) and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) National Certification (NBMI)

Knowledge Requirements

Medical background/knowledge of medical terminology

Time Type

Part time

Job Requisition ID

R-57528

Important information for you to know as you apply

The health system is an equal employment opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other legally-protected status. See also Diversity, Equity & Inclusion. The health system provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities. If you need to request reasonable accommodations for your disability as you navigate the recruitment process, please let our recruiters know by requesting an Accommodation Request form using this link [e-mail]. Employment with the health system is contingent upon, among other things, agreeing to the health-system-dispute-resolution-program.pdf and signing the agreement to the DRP.

About The University of Kansas Health System

As part of the region’s premier academic medical center, The University of Kansas Health System in Kansas City is a world-class healthcare provider and destination for complex care and diagnosis. We are driven by our commitment to service, continuous improvement and to the highest degree of excellence. Collaboration between physicians, nurses, researchers, educators and other professionals who share their expertise leads to exciting discoveries and life-changing treatments for the people we serve.