Spanish Medical Interpreter: Accurate, Compassionate Care

Sioux Center Health; Sioux Center (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Regional Health Services is seeking a Medical Interpreter to receive patients and visitors, providing accurate interpretation across processes and translating documents when needed. The role emphasizes conveying concepts with fidelity, including tone and emotion, while upholding interpretation conventions.

The interpreter will ensure clarity, avoid additions or omissions, and contribute to staff education to improve patient communication and care within the facility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Preferred applicants have problem-solving skills, and the ability to work to a high level of accuracy.
• Valid certificate of accredited interpreting training.
• Strong work ethic, excellent communication skills.
• Computer skills.
• Strong communication skills. Ability to follow instruction under pressure, show compassion and empathy.
• Outstanding listening, retention and note taking skills.
• Proficient enunciation and pronunciation skills and pleasant professional voice.
• Proficient understanding of cultural sensitivity and ability to collaborate with people from diverse cultural backgrounds.

Responsibilities

• Receive patients/visitors and provide interpretation during various processes.
• Make sight translations of documents as needed.
• Provide accurate concepts and explanations with no additions or omissions.
• Relay intentions, emotions and tone in interpretations.
• Provide educational opportunities for staff.

Skills

Problem solving

Accuracy

Communication skills

Computer skills

Empathy

Active listening

Note taking

Pronunciation

Cultural sensitivity

Collaboration

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Certificate of accredited interpreting training

Job description

Regional Health Services is seeking a Medical Interpreter to receive patients and visitors, providing accurate interpretation across processes and translating documents when needed. The role emphasizes conveying concepts with fidelity, including tone and emotion, while upholding interpretation conventions.

The interpreter will ensure clarity, avoid additions or omissions, and contribute to staff education to improve patient communication and care within the facility.