Spanish Interpreter - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System • Kansas City, KS

5d

About The Position

The Spanish Interpreter facilitates successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. The role explains KUHS resources, office protocols, departmental policies and procedures; stays familiar with regulatory and compliance guidelines and national trends; and serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. The Interpreter performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation, adheres to hospital policies, and understands the hospital’s service-delivery system.

This position is PRN and based at Bell Hospital. The listed time type is part time. Duties may vary depending on the department or unit, and other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Documented proof of interpreting competencies through language proficiency assessments such as ALTA, and/or education or training. Education or training must include, at a minimum, consecutive interpreting and knowledge and understanding of ethics in medical interpreting.
• At least 2 years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter.
• Knowledge of medical terminology and a medical background.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree.
• Proof of medical interpreter training, such as Bridging the Gap (minimum of 40 hours), and/or education such as a college degree in interpreting or training such as CMH SBA.
• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) certification from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), or National Certification (NBMI).

Responsibilities

• Interpret in a timely and accurate manner for patients and family members in a wide variety of settings.
• Maintain strict patient confidentiality and patient privacy.
• Follow directions and contribute to problem-solving.
• Interact in a courteous, customer-focused manner.
• Accept delegation and work as a contributing team member.
• Perform other duties as needed, including intentional rounding across all languages, staff education and in-services on best practices, policies, and procedures, and data entry or running reports.
• Perform other duties assigned according to departmental needs when demand for on-site services is slow.
• Meet 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