Spanish Medical Interpreter PRN

Intermountain Healthcare Inc.; Riverton (UT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Healthcare Inc. invites applications for a PRN Medical Interpreter to support diverse patient populations across Salt Lake Valley facilities and virtual services.

The role emphasizes accurate consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation, HIPAA compliance, and cultural mediation within a busy healthcare setting; travel between care sites is expected so flexibility is key.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written command of both languages including healthcare terminology.
• Proficient in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation with high accuracy.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Interpersonal communication skills to work in a team and independently.
• Certification of completion from a 40-hr Professional Medical Interpreter course.
• If lacking, eligible with other qualifications (e.g., other interpreter cert, translation degree, or 2 years experience) and complete 40-hr course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical and general information with accuracy in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation for patients, families, and staff.
• Interpret complex medical information with knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare system.
• Act as cultural mediator with intercultural communication and unbiased interpretation.
• Adhere to ethics and standards, HIPAA, Civil Rights Act, ADA, and ACA.
• Manage time; provide ETA for interpretation assignments; refer staff to phone or video interpretation per guidelines.
• Use computer, software and electronic tools for research, data entry and communication; maintain records; ensure data consistency.
• Translate written material into one or more languages with meaning and localization; complete assignments timely and accurately.

Skills

Professional ethics

Data entry

Collaboration

Time management

Critical thinking

Situational awareness

Medical terminology

Cultural communications

Medical knowledge

Language interpretation

Education

40-hr Medical Interpreter course

Tools

EPIC

Job description

Job Description:

Coordinates and delivers both interpretation (oral) and translation (written) services for individuals with limited English proficiency across all Intermountain Health facilities and virtual services.

Application Requirements

We want to give every candidate the best possible consideration. The hiring team is requiring all applicants (internal and external) must upload a current resume as part of their application. Please make sure your resume clearly reflects your interpreting experience, employment history, and any relevant certifications that support your qualifications.

Position Details

This is a PRN position. Incumbent will fill in for shifts as needed at multiple hospitals and clinic(s) in Salt Lake Valley. It is expectation for the incumbent to travel between care sites. Shifts include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and graveyards. We are seeking a candidate with flexible availability.

Essential Functions

Interpret medical and general information with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes for patients, families, and Intermountain Health staff, using appropriate communication methods according to the individual's developmental age and mental condition.

Interpret complex medical information, demonstrating expert knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system.

Acts as a cultural mediator, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and superior intercultural communication skills. Renders unbiased interpretation to ensure accurate exchange of information in the proper cultural context.

Adheres to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters, demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.

Manages time productively, displaying a proactive approach to the job. Responds to requests in a timely manner and provides staff with an estimated time of arrival for interpretation assignments. Refers staff to phone or video interpretation per guidelines.

Use computer, software, and electronic tools for research, data entry and other communication purposes within the work environment. Maintains accurate and complete records of all interpretation events. Ensures data across multiple platforms or sources is consistent and accurate.

Translates written material into one of more languages, ensuring meaning, context, and localization are maintained. Completes assignments in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.

Skills

• Professional ethics and communication
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Time Management
• Critical thinking
• Situational awareness
• Medical Terminology
• Cultural Communications
• Medical Knowledge
• Language Interpretation and Translation

Posting Specifics

• Pay Range: $21.70 - $31.90
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: Part Time/PRN - 0 Hours
• Location: Various hospitals and clinics in Salt Lake Valley
• Shift Details: Variable hours, schedule will be discussed in interview.

Required Qualifications

• Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
• Excellent oral and written command of both source and target language(s) as to obtain a "Professional Proficiency" or Level 3 in the ILR scale (or equivalent as approved by Manager), including specialized healthcare terminology.
• Performs consecutive, simultaneous and Sight Translation with a high degree of accuracy in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Demonstrated interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to function as part of a team and the flexibility and good judgement to work independently.
• Certificate of completion from a 40-hr Professional Medical Interpreter course
• For candidates who do not meet the Professional Medical Interpreter course requirement: You may be considered if you meet one of the following qualifications (If hired, you will need to complete the 40-hr. course on your own within six months):
  • Hold an interpreting certification in a different field (e.g., court)
  • Hold a college degree in translation or working language
  • Have 2 years of experience as a professional interpreter

Preferred Qualifications

• Two years of experience working as an interpreter in healthcare settings.
• Bachelor's Degree in Interpretation or Translation, Languages or Communications.
• National Certification as a Healthcare or Medical Interpreter from either CCHI or NBCMI; In Utah: State Certified Medical Language Interpreter License by DOPL.
• Completion of a college-level medical terminology course.
• Knowledge of EPIC.

Physical Requirements

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and be able to assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers