Interpreter - Spanish/Portuguese

Medical University of South Carolina•North Charleston, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interpreter reports to the Coordinator, Interpreter Services. Under indirect supervision, the Interpreter facilitates a communication bridge for the Spanish speaking patient population and the health care provider and support staff. This position provides language interpreting services for any patient care issue (serving all patients)) at the Medical University Hospital Authority. The Interpreter provides oral interpreting written translation from the Spanish language to English and vice versa. The Interpreter effectively identifies cultural differences and assists employees in understanding cultural differences and how language barriers may impact patient care.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
Excellent written and oral English and Spanish and/or Portuguese language skills required
The ability to provide written translation from the Spanish or Portuguese language to English and vice versa required
Ability to perform job functions while standing. (C)
Ability to perform job functions while sitting. (C)
Ability to perform job functions while walking. (Continuous)
Ability to work indoors. (C)
Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (I)
Ability to bend at the waist. (C)
Ability to perform gross motor activities with fingers and hands. (C)
Ability to perform firm grasping with fingers and hands. (C)
Ability to perform fine manipulation with fingers and hands. (C)
Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (C)
Ability to fully use both legs. (C)
Ability to reach in all directions. (C)
Ability to maintain vision 20/40 corrected. (C)
Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand or at a distance. (C)
Ability to match or discriminate between colors. (C)
Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (C)
Good peripheral vision capabilities. (C)
Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (C)
Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (C)
Ability to deal effectively with stressful situations. (C)
Ability to work in a latex safe environment. (C)
Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (C) (Selected Positions)
Ability to maintain good olfactory sensory function. (C) (Selected Positions)
Ability to be qualified physically for respirator use, initially and as required. (C) (Selected Positions)

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree preferred
Other language proficiencies preferred
Experience as a medical interpreter preferred
Ability to climb stairs. (I)
Ability to work outside in temperature extremes. (I)
Ability to work from elevated areas. (F)
Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (F)
Ability to twist at the waist. (F)
Ability to squat and perform job functions. (F)
Ability to perform “pinching” operations. (F)
Ability to reach overhead. (F)
Ability to use lower extremities for balance and coordination. (F)
Ability to lift and carry 50 lbs. unassisted. (I)
Ability to lift/lower objects 50 lbs. from/to floor from/to 36 inches unassisted. (I)
Ability to lift from 36” to overhead 25 lbs. (I)
Ability to exert up to 50 lbs. of force. (F)
Ability to work rotating shifts. (F)
Ability to work overtime as required. (F)

Responsibilities

Facilitates a communication bridge for the Spanish speaking patient population and the health care provider and support staff.
Provides language interpreting services for any patient care issue (serving all patients)) at the Medical University Hospital Authority.
Provides oral interpreting written translation from the Spanish language to English and vice versa.
Effectively identifies cultural differences and assists employees in understanding cultural differences and how language barriers may impact patient care.