Interpreter

Works under the supervision of the Senior Administrative Director Patient Care Services.  Provides interpretation services of translating Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Performs Community based interpreting for our patients when the primary spoken language is interpreting. Understand the full scope of the interpreting services and functions as a resource for all interpreting services i.e. Video and Phone resources. Utilizes Liaison interpretation process where the interpreter translates every few sentences while the speaker pauses.

•  Ensures accurate patient information is obtained by translating from Spanish to English and English to  Spanish for patients, their families and caregivers. 

•  Is required to accurately interpret medical terms. 

•  Is required to interpret as stated by patient and caregiver. 

• Communicates succinctly and accurately not only the content but also the style of statements.

• Emulates the inflections and intonations of the speaker, in order to reinforce the meaning and stresses of  the speaker’s words (but not emulating the gestures made by the speakers as they have already been seen).

•  Reflects the person’s way of speaking as accurately as possible. The community interpreter will interpret obscenities and colloquial language and will not simplify language used.

• Greets patients, their families, and the public in a courteous, professional and polite manner. 

• Must demonstrate sensitivity to the fact that the patient may not be feeling well, is worried or stressed regarding hospital visit.

• Properly identifies patient.

•  Avoids personal conversations with patients when speaker is in the room.

•  Signs Interpreter’s statement on Informed Consent to Surgery, when applicable.

Education:  Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.

Certification: New hires/transfers must pass the  Bilingual Fluency Assessment for Clinicians with a rating of “competent” in the overall section and “competent” rating of 85% or greater in Spanish Fluency prior to hire or transfer.  

Experience: Community interpretation experience.

The hourly rate for this position is $32.40 - $35.73 The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new hire salaries for this position.