Spanish Medical Interpreter & Translator

St. Luke's Health System; Nampa (ID); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Interpreter/Translator to provide clear, accurate interpretation for patients, families, and healthcare staff.

You will interpret complex medical information and translate written materials, while advising on cultural nuances that impact care. The role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and a minimum of 40 hours of professional medical interpreter training.

Qualifications

• Superior fluency in one or more languages in addition to English.
• Maintains knowledge of medical terminology and general terminology.

Responsibilities

• Interpret complex medical information to patients and/or companions.
• Translate written material into one or more languages with meaning and localization preserved.
• Assist healthcare staff with accurate and timely communication verbally and in writing.
• Utilize technology and resources to support departmental workflows.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Language proficiency

Ethics awareness

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

St. Luke's Health System is seeking a Medical Interpreter/Translator to provide clear, accurate interpretation for patients, families, and healthcare staff.

You will interpret complex medical information and translate written materials, while advising on cultural nuances that impact care. The role requires a high school diploma, at least 2 years of relevant experience, and a minimum of 40 hours of professional medical interpreter training.