Spanish Medical Interpreter - Full Time

Sanford Health•Worthington, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Interpreter serves as a medical interpreter and advocate for patients and families who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). Acts as a liaison between the needs of LEP speaking patients and Sanford Health caregivers in providing medical interpretation. Assures hospital compliance with all policies and legal requirements regarding communication with LEP patients. Assists healthcare staff to understand cultural differences that could impede care. Requires frequent communication with patients, family members, visitors and staff. Maintains strict confidentiality regarding any hospital-patient communication. Demonstrates the ability to rotate throughout all patient care departments in the hospital and perform competently in all areas where assigned. Responsible to translate accurate, written versions of documents or medical records upon request. Promotes cultural competence and sensitivity by explaining or teaching cultural differences or practices to hospital personnel.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in a Social Science or Language Study related field required.
Must have a minimum of forty hours in Interpreter training from an approved training program.
Successfully demonstrate oral proficiency based on a test demonstrating fluency in both English and Target Language by passing the Interpreters Skills Test.
Must have the ability to translate written documents from English into Target Language and vice versa.
Must be familiar with federal mandates as it pertains to Foreign Language and American Sign Language (ASL) standards.
Computer experience necessary.
Employee is expected to pursue continuing education to remain knowledgeable in topics related to Language Arts, Medical Terminology, and Interpreter and Translator best practices.
Must be certified as Medical Interpreter through a nationally recognized certifying agency/board.
Certification eligible employees must become certified at earliest test date available after working one year in position and maintain certification thereafter.
Valid Driver’s license required.
Must maintain good driving record.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience as an interpreter in a healthcare setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Acts as a liaison between the needs of LEP speaking patients and Sanford Health caregivers in providing medical interpretation.
Assures hospital compliance with all policies and legal requirements regarding communication with LEP patients.
Assists healthcare staff to understand cultural differences that could impede care.
Requires frequent communication with patients, family members, visitors and staff.
Maintains strict confidentiality regarding any hospital-patient communication.
Demonstrates the ability to rotate throughout all patient care departments in the hospital and perform competently in all areas where assigned.
Responsible to translate accurate, written versions of documents or medical records upon request.
Promotes cultural competence and sensitivity by explaining or teaching cultural differences or practices to hospital personnel.