Spanish Medical Interpreter PRN

11000 Central Office; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a professional Medical Interpreter for PRN coverage across Salt Lake Valley hospitals and clinics. The role includes in-person and remote interpretation as needed, with travel between care sites and flexible hours across weekdays, weekends, and holidays.

The candidate must complete a 40-hour interpreter course, demonstrate professional proficiency in English and other required language(s), and adhere to healthcare privacy and ethical standards.

Qualifications

• Pre-hire skills assessment completed.
• Professional Proficiency (ILR Level 3) or equivalent in source/target languages.
• Consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation in healthcare setting.
• Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environment; multitask effectively.
• Interpersonal written and verbal communication; teamwork and independent judgement.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical and general information with high accuracy in various modes.
• Demonstrate expert medical terminology knowledge and healthcare system understanding.
• Act as a cultural mediator with intercultural communication.
• Adhere to ethics and HIPAA, civil rights and ADA regulations in interpretation.
• Manage time and respond to requests promptly; provide ETA for assignments.
• Translate written materials ensuring meaning and localization are preserved.

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 Trans­l­at

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Interpretation or Translation, Languages or Communications.

Certificate of completion from a 40-hr Professional 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

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.
• Incumbent is expected 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 or 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.

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, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy.
• This includes frequent computer use for typing, accessing needed information, etc.
• For roles requiring driving: Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Location

Intermountain Health Alta View Hospital, Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center, Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital, TOSH.

Work City: Riverton

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

Salary

Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience. $22.98 - $35.00

Hourly Range also listed: $21.70 - $31.90

Benefits

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Working Conditions

By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations.

Remote or hybrid role includes remote work expectations related to confidentiality, information security, work schedules, conflicts of interest, and use of company equipment.

I further acknowledge that outside employment or activities may not interfere with job responsibilities or create a conflict of interest with Intermountain. Actual or reasonably perceived conflicts may be grounds for disqualification from consideration or, if hired, corrective action up to and including termination of employment.

All positions subject to close without notice.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Use of AI Platform

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We protect your privacy and follow strict data protection rules. Your information is safe and used only for recruitment.

Corporate Information

Headquartered in Utah with locations in six primary states and additional operations across the western U.S., Intermountain Health is a nonprofit system of 34 hospitals, 400+ clinics, a medical group of more than 4,800 employed physicians and advanced care providers, a health plan division called Select Health with more than one million members, and other health services.

Helping people live the healthiest lives possible, Intermountain is widely recognized as a leader in clinical quality improvement and efficient healthcare delivery.

Talent Development Program

Intermountain Health’s PEAK program supports caregivers in the pursuit of their education goals and career aspirations by providing up‑front tuition coverage paid directly to the academic institution. The program offers 100+ learning options to choose from, including undergraduate studies, high school diplomas, and professional skills and certificates. Caregivers are eligible to participate in PEAK on day 1 of employment.

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Additional Information

The primary intent of this job description is to set a fair and equitable rate of pay for this classification. Only those key duties necessary for proper job evaluation and/or labor market analysis have been included. Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor.

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