Spanish Medical Interpreter

Intermountain Health

2d • $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 interpreter provides accurate, complete, culturally sensitive communication for patients, families, and staff; translates written materials while preserving meaning, context, and localization; and maintains accurate records of interpretation events.

This is a part-time position scheduled for 32 hours per week at Primary Children's Hospital, Salt Lake City campus. The required schedule is Thursday and Friday from 6:00 PM to 6:30 AM and Monday from 8:00 AM to 5:30 PM. The hourly pay range is $22.98–$35.00, with pay determined based on direct professional interpreting experience. The position is benefits eligible.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
• Professional-level oral and written command of both source and target languages, equivalent to ILR Level 3 or an equivalent level approved by the manager, including specialized healthcare terminology.
• Ability to perform consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation accurately in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multitask.
• Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to function as part of a team, along with flexibility and good judgment to work independently.
• Certificate of completion from a 40-hour Professional Medical Interpreter course, or meet an alternative qualification: interpreting certification in another field, a college degree in translation or a working language, or two years of professional interpreter experience. Candidates hired under an alternative qualification must complete the 40-hour course within six months.
• Ability to work the stated Thursday, Friday, and Monday schedule.

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 from 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 Intermountain Health staff.
• Use communication methods appropriate to an 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 intercultural communication skills, and provide unbiased interpretation in the proper cultural context.
• Adhere to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters and demonstrate knowledge of HIPAA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
• Manage time productively, respond to requests in a timely manner, give staff estimated arrival times for interpretation assignments, and refer staff to phone or video interpretation according to guidelines.
• Use computers, software, and electronic tools for research, data entry, and communication; maintain complete and accurate records of interpretation events and ensure consistency across platforms or sources.
• Translate written material into one or more languages while maintaining meaning, context, and localization, completing assignments accurately and on time.

Benefits

• Benefits eligible; the posting describes a comprehensive benefits package supporting employee well-being across health, security, connection, and engagement.

What This Job Offers

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