Spanish Medical Interpreter PRN

Intermountain Health; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a PRN healthcare interpreter to provide accurate oral and written interpretation across Intermountain facilities and virtual services in Salt Lake City. You will reflect cultural sensitivity while translating complex medical information and ensure timely availability for staff requests.

This role requires completion of a 40-hour professional interpreter course or equivalent, with flexibility to cover varied shifts at Primary Children's Hospital and LDS Hospital.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written command of source/target language with healthcare terminology.
• Pre-hire skills assessment completion required.
• Ability to perform consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation.
• Experience in fast-paced healthcare interpreting environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and general interpretation across in-person, phone and video formats.
• Maintain accuracy and context in translations, respecting cultural nuances.
• Adhere to ethics, HIPAA, and civil rights standards in all interactions.
• Coordinate interpretation scheduling and communicate ETA to staff.

Skills

Professional ethics & communication

Data entry

Collaboration/Teamwork

Time management

Critical thinking

Situational awareness

Medical terminology

Cultural communications

Medical knowledge

Language interpretation & translation

Education

40-hr Professional Medical Interpreter course

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.

Schedule and Shift

This is a PRN/As needed position so shifts will vary by business need at LDS Hospital and Primary Children's Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah. PRNs are expected to have flexible availability and able to cover all shifts including weekdays (Monday-Friday), weekends (Saturday/Sunday), evenings, and night (graveyard) shifts.

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: $22.98 - $35.00. Pay is determined based on direct professional interpreting experience.
• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: PRN/As Needed, 0 hours. Must be able to work all shifts (weekdays, weekends, evenings, and night shifts)
• Location: Primary Children's Hospital and LDS Hospital in Salt Lake City, Utah

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