Spanish Medical Interpreter — LEP Patient Care

Northside Hospital, Inc.; Canton (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

Northside Hospital is seeking a qualified Medical Interpreter to support LEP patients and families by providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation across medical encounters.

The role includes sight-translation of patient education materials and written translation of hospital documents when assigned by a supervisor. A relevant training program and certification are highly valued, with variable weekend coverage and shift options.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED or post-secondary education required.
• One year interpreting experience with at least 6 months medical interpreting.
• 44-hour medical interpreter training program completion required.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation for LEP patients and families.
• Provide sight-translation of materials to enhance comprehension of medical procedures and instructions.
• Translate hospital documents from English into the target language as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Sight-translation

Verbal interpretation

Bilingual communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Post-secondary education

Medical Interpreter Training Program 40 hours

Job description

Northside Hospital is seeking a qualified Medical Interpreter to support LEP patients and families by providing consecutive and simultaneous interpretation across medical encounters.

The role includes sight-translation of patient education materials and written translation of hospital documents when assigned by a supervisor. A relevant training program and certification are highly valued, with variable weekend coverage and shift options.