Labor & Delivery Spanish Interpreter-Nights

OU Health • Oklahoma City, OK

1d

About The Position

General Description: Under direction, performs interpreter service necessary to facilitate communication between OU Health physician, nursing and support staff and OUH patients and their family members.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 0-3 years of experience required.
• Bi-lingual in one or more of the following languages as a first or second language: Spanish, Vietnamese, German, etc.
• Knowledge of another culture as it relates to health care issues based on patient’s age and sex.
• Knowledge of OUH policies and procedures regarding in-patient and out-patient processes.
• Knowledge of the translation of English medical terminology.
• Ability to use effective communication techniques when dealing with cultural, educational and social-economic considerations.
• Skill in the use of and understanding of subtle nuances associated with the foreign language.
• Skill in establishing effective communication between two individuals who speak a different language.
• Ability to Analyze complex situations and to relay information without personal judgement in an understandable manner.
• Expressing words and thoughts in a clear and concise manner, and comprehending and explaining instruction on behalf of a health care provider.

Responsibilities

• Translates both written and verbal communication from English to a foreign language and a foreign language to English in order to provide needed information relating to patient admitting/financial counseling, patient health conditions/symptoms, health care education information, treatment plan and discharge instructions
• Gathers medical history and demographic information from non-English speaking patient and/or family members, in consultation with health care provider
• Provides guidance and counsel regarding routine and complex clinic and in-patient procedures and practices, using patient’s native language
• Provides information to non-English speaking patients and family members regarding appropriate parking, availability of overnight accommodations, cafeteria services, etc.
• Assists in the preparation of printed material and informational signage for non-English speaking clients covering a variety of topics related to hospital/clinic services, chaplain services, and social work services
• Performs other duties as assigned

Benefits

• PTO
• 401(k)
• medical and dental plans

What This Job Offers

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