PRN Spanish Interpreter

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

57d • Onsite

About The Position

The Interpreter helps facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. Explain KUHS resources, office protocols, departmental policies and procedure; is familiar with Regulatoryand Compliance guidelines and national trends; serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Adheres to hospital policies. Understands the hospital's system of service delivery.

Requirements

• High School Graduate
• Documented proof of interpreting competencies via language proficiency assessments such as ALTA, and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA) that includes, at a minimum, consecutive interpreting and knowledge and understanding of ethics in medical interpreting
• 2 or more years to 4 years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter
• NAD-RID for ASL interpreters required, minimum level 4
• Medical background/knowledge of medical terminology

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• Proof of medical interpreter training such as “Bridging the Gap” (minimum of 40 hours) and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA
• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) - Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
• National Certification (NBMI)

Responsibilities

• Interprets in a timely and accurate manner for patients/family members in a wide variety of settings.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and maintains patient privacy.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and contributes to problem-solving.
• Interacts in a courteous, customer-focused manner.
• Accepts delegation and works as a contributing team member.
• Performs other duties as needed including: intentional rounding- round on all languages, staff education/in-services on “best practices”/policies/procedures, data entry/ run reports.
• Other duties as assigned per department needs when demand is slow for on-site services.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

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