Spanish Medical Interpreter - Evening Shift

CHOC; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

CHOC seeks an Interpreter/Translator to provide oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients and families, and healthcare team members. The role serves as a cultural liaison to ensure family-centered care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include accurate interpretation, sight translations, and maintaining confidentiality. Formal interpreter training is required, with preferred hospital experience and a valid interpreter certification.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with language proficiency exams completed.
• Preferred Bachelor's in related/healthcare field; completion of medical interpreter certificate program.
• Formal training in interpretation and translation; completion of medical interpreter training.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Serve as cultural liaison to ensure family-centered care.
• Perform sight translations and consecutive interpretation; maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Medical terminology

Consecutive interpretation

Sight translation

Professionalism

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Bachelor's degree preferred

Medical interpreter certificate

Job description

CHOC seeks an Interpreter/Translator to provide oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients and families, and healthcare team members. The role serves as a cultural liaison to ensure family-centered care in a hospital setting.

Responsibilities include accurate interpretation, sight translations, and maintaining confidentiality. Formal interpreter training is required, with preferred hospital experience and a valid interpreter certification.