Spanish Medical Interpreter II

Boston Children's Hospital • Boston, MA

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About The Position

This Medical Interpreter II provides oral and written translation services for non‑English speaking patients and families throughout the Hospital. Provides on‑call intake coverage on a rotating basis. Participates in department and organization projects related to interpreting. The Interpreter Services team is seeking a passionate Spanish Medical Interpreter on a full time basis. This individual will be located at the main hospital in Boston. This position requires some evenings shifts.

Requirements

• A High School diploma / GED required.
• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• A minimum of 2 years of medical interpreting experience is required.
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish is required.
• The ability to interpret in person at our Waltham location.
• Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is required (typically a 60+ hour course).
• A National Certification in Medical Interpreting is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and video interpreting for patients and families with limited English proficiency during interactions with care providers and hospital staff.
• Sight translates medical forms and instructions in the presence of the provider, following departmental protocols.
• Bridge cultural gaps by recognizing and facilitating communication around cultural differences between families and healthcare providers.
• Offer general, non-technical information to help patients navigate the healthcare system and assists with scheduling appointments and translating hospital literature as needed.
• Apply critical thinking, communication, and linguistic skills to support patient care, drawing on both formal training and real-world experience.
• Maintain professional competency through self-study, conferences, and continuing education, while abiding by the professional code of ethics and standards of practice.
• Comply with hospital policies and administrative requirements, including accurate participation in data collection processes.

Benefits

• Flexible schedules
• Affordable health, vision and dental insurance
• Child care and student loan subsidies
• Generous levels of time off
• 403(b) Retirement Savings plan
• Pension
• Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement
• Cell phone plan discounts
• Discounted rates on T-passes

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: High school or GED