Foreign Language Medical Interpreter - Spanish

Northside Hospital Inc. • Canton, GA

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About The Position

Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous Spanish language interpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English in connection with medical care. Provides sight translation of relevant materials to help patients and families understand medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care during interpretation encounters. Also translates hospital documents, including medical record forms and patient education materials, from English into the target language as assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

• High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), or post-secondary education.
• One year of interpreting experience, including six months of medical interpreting experience.
• Completion of a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program with at least 40 hours of medical interpreter training, or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) certification through NBCMI, or certification through CCHI.
• Successful completion of Northside Hospital’s Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with a passing score.

Responsibilities

• Provide consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for LEP patients and families in connection with medical care.
• Provide sight translation of relevant materials to support understanding of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care.
• Translate hospital documents, such as medical record forms and patient education materials, from English into the target language as assigned by the supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED