Spanish Medical Interpreter for Accurate Patient Care

St. Luke's Health System; Twin Falls (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site massages

On-site counseling via EAP

Wellness tool access (Personify Health

Career development opportunities

Job summary

The Spanish Medical Interpreter position at St. Luke's Health System in Idaho requires delivering clear medical interpretation for staff and patients.

You will handle complex information, assess understanding, and advise clinicians on cultural factors to improve patient care. Candidates should have 2 years of relevant experience and at least 40 hours of professional interpreter training, plus pass a language assessment.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Experience: 2 years relevant experience.
• Licenses/Certifications: 40 hours of professional medical interpreter training and language assessment.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical information clearly for patients and companions.
• Follow National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Healthcare.
• Assess patient understanding of information conveyed.
• Advise medical personnel on cultural factors affecting care.
• Interpret in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes.
• Self-correct and seek clarification when needed.
• Maintain knowledge of medical terminology and terminology in general.
• Demonstrate superior fluency in languages besides English.
• Utilize technology and resources to support workflows.
• Translate written material while preserving meaning and context.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Language proficiency

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Spanish Medical Interpreter position at St. Luke's Health System in Idaho requires delivering clear medical interpretation for staff and patients.

You will handle complex information, assess understanding, and advise clinicians on cultural factors to improve patient care. Candidates should have 2 years of relevant experience and at least 40 hours of professional interpreter training, plus pass a language assessment.