Inter/Translators, Spanish (Per Diem)

CHOC • Orange, CA

9d • $29 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

The Interpreter/ Translators is responsible for oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients and their families, and healthcare team members. Acts as a cultural liaison between department staff and families, ensuring family centered care.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience and knowledge in interpretation and translation of medical documents.
• Passing of language proficiency examinations (written and oral).
• High School Diploma/ GED or equivalent.
• Formal training in interpretation and translation, completion of medical interpreter training.
• Knowledge of medical terminology, required.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English and the target language effectively at a level appropriate for the safe and effective performance of the job.
• Ability to provide sight translations and consecutive interpretation.
• Knowledge of cultural, social and linguistic communication factors, required.
• Knowledge of ethics, healthcare interpreter standards and role of the interpreter.
• Ability to type, must have computer & keyboard skills, ability to use word processing software, required.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities independently.
• Ability to promote a high level of professionalism, care and customer service, required.
• Cares with sensitivity and respect, cares with sensitivity and respect in verbal and non-verbal behaviors with patients, family members, coworkers, and other healthcare members/associates.
• Must be teamwork focused, job requires flexibility with schedule, be able to work weekends, makeshift changes to meet department business need.
• Ability to provide innovative, creative ideas and a positive attitude to unexpected changes in workload or assignment to achieve CHOC's mission and values.

Nice To Haves

• Previous healthcare interpretation and translation experience working in a hospital or clinical atmosphere, familiarity with hospital setting and operations is preferred.
• Experienced in customer service settings highly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in a related or healthcare field, preferred.
• Completion of medical interpreter certificate program and/or interpretation program/degree.
• Ability to provide simultaneous interpretation.
• Associate Healthcare Interpreter (AHI) or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI).

Responsibilities

• oral interpretation
• written translation for non-English speaking patients and their families, and healthcare team members
• Acts as a cultural liaison between department staff and families, ensuring family centered care

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED