Interpreter/Translators, Spanish (Per Diem)

CHOC • Orange, CA

1d • $29 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals. Apply now to see where your career at CHOC can take you.

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.

Driven by the connection between children's health and a healthy environment, we commit to creating a healthcare model that incorporates environmental sustainability aligned with our mission to protect children's health and patient safety.

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.
• Associate Healthcare Interpreter (AHI) or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI).
• Ability to provide simultaneous interpretation.

Responsibilities

• 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.

What This Job Offers

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