Spanish Medical Interpreter PRN

imh; West Valley City (UT); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Intermountain Health is seeking a Professional Medical Interpreter to provide interpretation services across all facilities and virtual programs. You will work to ensure accurate interpretation in medical contexts and maintain strict confidentiality and ethical standards.

The role is PRN with variable shifts (days, evenings, nights, weekends) and supports Taylorsville and West Valley clinics in Utah. Bilingual English-Spanish required; candidates must meet professional interpreter qualifications.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written command of both source and target language(s) to professional proficiency (ILR Level 3 or equivalent).
• Performs consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation with high accuracy in both languages.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Certificate of completion from a 40-hr Professional Medical Interpreter course.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical and general information with high accuracy for patients, families, and staff in multiple modes.
• Demonstrate expert knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare systems.
• Serve as a cultural mediator, ensuring accurate exchange in proper cultural context.
• Adhere to ethics and HIPAA, civil rights acts, and patient rights laws.
• Maintain timely responses and provide staff with estimated arrival times for interpretation assignments.

Skills

Professional ethics

Basic computer skills

Collaboration/Teamwork

Time Management

Critical thinking

Situational awareness

Medical Terminology

Cultural Communications

Medical Knowledge

Language Interpretation andTranslation

Education

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

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.

Please Read Before Applying

This position requires professional medical interpreter qualifications in addition to bilingual fluency. Being bilingual in English and Spanish alone does not qualify an applicant for this role.

Qualified applicants

qualified applicants must meet at least one of the following:

• 40-hour Professional Medical Interpreter course completion
• 2+ years of professional interpreting experience
• Degree in Spanish, Translation, Interpretation, or related field
• Interpreter certification in another discipline (i.e. court, etc.)

Applications from candidates who do not meet one of the requirements above are unlikely to advance in the hiring process. Professional medical interpretation requires specialized training, knowledge of medical terminology, confidentiality standards, and interpreter ethics.

Schedule and Shift

The schedule for this position will be variable shifts (days, evenings, nights, and weekends). This is a PRN/As needed position so no guaranteed hours.

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
• Location: This position will support Taylorsville Clinic and West Valley Clinic

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, 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

Taylorsville Clinic, West Valley Clinic

Work City: Taylorsville

Work State: Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 0

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$22.98 - $35.00

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By applying for a position with Intermountain, I acknowledge that I will comply with all applicable Intermountain policies and expectations. If applying for a remote or hybrid role, this 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.

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