Spanish Medical Interpreter – Pediatrics

Texas Children's Hospital; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an Interpreter - Spanish to provide interpreting and translation services for diverse patients, families, and staff, in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and at least 2 years of healthcare interpreting experience. Bilingual fluency and professional ethics are essential, with safety requirements including respiratory fit testing.

Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or GED is required.
• Bachelor's Degree is preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of healthcare experience required.
• At least 2 years of healthcare interpreter experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides oral interpreting services for domestic and international patients including inpatient, outpatient, day surgery and emergency center.
• Provides oral interpretation of clinical and health care related discussions involving staff, patients, families, and physicians.
• Responds to interpreting assignments in an expedient and professional manner.
• Maintains proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language.
• Facilitates information exchange by interpreting without editorializing and abides by a code of professional ethics.
• Delivers video remote interpreting (VRI) devices to units/clinics as needed, and provides instruction on the use of the device.
• Provides telephone interpreting services.
• Provides written translation services while following established rules pertaining to word meaning, grammar, and sentence structure.
• Performs departmental duties as needed.
• Supports the international patient program.

Skills

Spanish language

Interpreting

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Texas Children’s Hospital in Houston, TX is seeking an Interpreter - Spanish to provide interpreting and translation services for diverse patients, families, and staff, in inpatient, outpatient, and emergency settings.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED, a preferred bachelor’s degree, and at least 2 years of healthcare interpreting experience. Bilingual fluency and professional ethics are essential, with safety requirements including respiratory fit testing.