Medical Interpreter - Spanish

Hartford Healthcare • New Britain, CT

1d • Onsite

About The Position

This Medical Interpreter - Spanish is responsible for providing in-person medical interpretation in a healthcare environment for patients, companions, and families. The Medical Interpreter will have expertise on how to communicate when there is a language barrier between multiple parties.

Requirements

• Completion of a 40 hour Interpreter Training course that includes medical terminology
• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Competent bilingual skills in English, a second language, and a level of comfort in challenging situations requiring tact and diplomacy

Responsibilities

• Provide language interpretation in various healthcare / medical settings for patients, companions, and visitors.
• Observes interpreter standards of practice such as maintaining professional boundaries, respecting patients' rights, and remaining neutral while supporting patient-provider relationship.
• Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource for hospital staff and patients.
• Understands and adopts the different roles of interpreters (conduit, clarifier, cultural broker, advocate) as appropriate
• Uses discretion when discussing confidential issues.
• Applies knowledge of ethics and standards of community interpreting to real situations in the healthcare environment.
• Utilizes exceptional customer service skills and demonstrates cultural competence when interacting with all customers, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Ability to work flexible hours and drive to multiple locations across Hartford Healthcare to provide interpreter services as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees