Interpreter- Spanish Translator I

Children's Hospital & Medical Center•Omaha, NE

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides language interpretation and translation services for the organization's non-English speaking patients, family members, staff and physicians. At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to our patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university related to languages, communication, or health care field
Equivalent work experience may substitute for education.
6 months experience or training in a health care setting and/or in interpreting
Formal medical interpreter training
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and language pair. (High proficiency)
Ability to interact with a variety of families and health care professionals. (High proficiency)
Mastery of medical and colloquial terminology in both languages. (High proficiency)
Skill in typing and computer word processing. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to respond to a variety of demands in a professional manner, including prioritizing multiple requests. (High proficiency)
Spanish proficiency as tested by ALTA, score 9 or higher (High proficiency)

Nice To Haves

Current and valid certifications as a Certified Medical Interpreter or Certified Healthcare Interpreter

Responsibilities

Interprets on-site for non-English speaking patients and families during encounters with physicians, nurses, and staff members. These encounters could include clinic visits, hospital admissions/discharges, surgeries, diagnostics, or emergency department visits.
Displays cultural sensitivity, awareness and respect to all parties involved that makes possible conditions of mutual trust.
Prioritizes requests appropriately.
Documents encounters (admission, discharge, consents, clinic appointment) manually or electronically.
Translates basic written patient discharge instructions as appropriate.
Interprets by phone for test results, scheduling clinic appointments, nursing triage calls, pre-op instructions, or other information as needed.
Coordinates with supervisor or scheduler regarding specific patient/family communication and scheduling needs.
Regular attendance at work is an essential function of the job.
Perform physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section
Educates staff and parents as to role of interpreters, both through formal training (inpatient teaching rounds, grand rounds, nursing orientation, and departmental staff meetings), and informal continuous teaching opportunities.