Language Interpreter

The Nemours Foundation • Orlando, FL

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About The Position

Nemours Children's Health is seeking a Language Interpreter to provide interpreter services and some written translations for inpatient, outpatient, and emergency areas of care at Nemours Children’s Hospital in Orlando, Florida. The interpreter provides consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation, interpreting spoken language for patients, families, and hospital staff to facilitate safe and reliable communication.

Requirements

• Speak, read, and write Spanish and English fluently.
• High school diploma.
• Pass a language proficiency test.
• Complete 40 hours of interpreter training specifically related to healthcare.
• At least three years of professional language interpreter experience.
• Hold a National Certification for medical interpreters or be able to obtain certification within six months of the start date.

Nice To Haves

• Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or Core Certification Healthcare Interpreter (CCHI).

Responsibilities

• Provide Spanish interpretation for patients and hospital staff using medical interpreter protocols and practice standards.
• Convert spoken messages into their equivalent meaning in the target language without adding, omitting, or changing meaning.
• Identify linguistic and cultural barriers to effective communication for customers with limited English proficiency.
• Translate written material into Spanish as requested.
• Participate in departmental and hospital Quality Assessment and Improvement programs, identify opportunities to improve services, make recommendations, and implement appropriate actions.
• Complete continuing education to maintain certification credentials when certified.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED