Spanish Interpreter - Prosper

Cook Children's Health Care System • Prosper, TX

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Spanish Interpreter will provide patients, guardians, and staff access to accurately interpret via face-to-face encounters during designated hours noted in the designated broadcasting system. Spanish Interpreters are bilingual and proficient in English and Spanish to interpret health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/guardians and Cook Children's health care providers. Provides Spanish Interpretation and Translation for all aspects of emergency care and inpatient care. Act as a Language Liaison between the patient, guardians, and staff in support of the medical plan of care. Facilitates acquisition of Interpreter Services for non-Spanish Languages (via OPI/over the phone interpreter, VRI/video remote interpreter and/or on-site interpreter contract services). Hours : Mon. - Thurs. 0800-1830 Note : Selected Candidate must be able to train at our Fort Worth Medical Center 4 - 6 weeks before starting position at Prosper Medical Center.

Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in both the English and Spanish languages.
• All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level and must meet the Spanish proficiency level defined by Cook Children's Health Care System.
• Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service before completion of the employment process.
• Basis Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Familiar with medical terminology preferred.
• Previous interpretation/translation experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide patients, guardians, and staff access to accurately interpret via face-to-face encounters during designated hours noted in the designated broadcasting system.
• Interpret health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/guardians and Cook Children's health care providers.
• Provide Spanish Interpretation and Translation for all aspects of emergency care and inpatient care.
• Act as a Language Liaison between the patient, guardians, and staff in support of the medical plan of care.
• Facilitate acquisition of Interpreter Services for non-Spanish Languages (via OPI/over the phone interpreter, VRI/video remote interpreter and/or on-site interpreter contract services).

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