Spanish Medical Interpreter PRN

Intermountain Health • Cedar City, UT

1d • $23 - $35 • Onsite

About The Position

Coordinates and delivers oral interpretation and written translation services for individuals with limited English proficiency across Intermountain Health facilities and virtual services. The position fills in for shifts as needed at Cedar City Hospital and requires flexible availability, including weekdays, weekends, holidays, and graveyard shifts.

The interpreter provides accurate and complete consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation for patients, families, and staff; interprets complex medical information; and serves as a culturally sensitive, unbiased communication facilitator. The role follows healthcare interpreter ethics and standards and applicable privacy and civil rights requirements. It also involves responding promptly to requests, maintaining accurate records, using computer and electronic tools, and translating written materials while preserving meaning and context.

This is a PRN role with variable hours and a schedule discussed during the interview. It is not benefits eligible. The listed hourly pay range is $22.98–$35.00, dependent on experience.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
• Professional oral and written proficiency in both source and target languages, at ILR Level 3 or equivalent approved by the manager, including specialized healthcare terminology.
• Ability to perform consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation accurately in both languages.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to work as part of a team, with flexibility and sound judgment to work independently.
• Certificate of completion from a 40-hour Professional Medical Interpreter course, or an eligible alternative qualification: interpreting certification in another field, a college degree in translation or a working language, or two years of experience as a professional interpreter. Candidates hired under an alternative must complete the 40-hour course within six months.
• Current resume uploaded with the application, clearly reflecting interpreting experience, employment history, and relevant certifications.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience working as an interpreter in healthcare settings.
• Bachelor’s degree in Interpretation or Translation, Languages, or Communications.
• National Certification as a Healthcare or Medical Interpreter from CCHI or NBCMI; in Utah, a State Certified Medical Language Interpreter License by DOPL.
• Completion of a college-level medical terminology course.
• Knowledge of EPIC.

Responsibilities

• Interpret medical and general information accurately and completely in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes for patients, families, and staff.
• Adapt communication methods to the individual’s developmental age and mental condition.
• Interpret complex medical information using knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system.
• Act as a cultural mediator, demonstrate cultural sensitivity, and provide unbiased interpretation in the appropriate cultural context.
• Follow the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters and applicable privacy and civil rights requirements.
• Manage time productively, respond promptly to requests, provide staff with estimated arrival times, and refer staff to phone or video interpretation according to guidelines.
• Use computers, software, and electronic tools for research, data entry, and communication.
• Maintain accurate and complete records of interpretation events and ensure data is consistent across platforms and sources.
• Translate written material into one or more languages while preserving meaning, context, and localization, completing work accurately and on time.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed