Spanish Medical Interpreter

Intermountain Health•Park City, UT

4d•$23 - $35

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 role is based at Park City Hospital and fills in for shifts as needed, with variable hours that may include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and graveyards. The interpreter accurately and completely renders medical and general information in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight-translation modes for patients, families, and staff. The role also translates written materials while preserving meaning, context, and localization, and maintains accurate records of interpretation events and related data.

Requirements

Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
Professional proficiency (ILR Level 3 or equivalent approved by the manager) in oral and written command of both source and target languages, 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, with flexibility and good judgment to work independently.
Certificate of completion from a 40-hour Professional Medical Interpreter course, or one of the stated alternatives: interpreting certification in another field, a college degree in translation or a working language, or two years of professional interpreting experience. Candidates qualifying through an alternative must complete the 40-hour course within six months if hired.
Current resume 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 Intermountain Health staff.
Adapt communication methods to individuals’ developmental age and mental condition.
Interpret complex medical information using knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system.
Act as a cultural mediator, applying cultural sensitivity and intercultural communication skills while rendering unbiased interpretation in the appropriate cultural context.
Follow the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters and demonstrate knowledge of applicable privacy and civil-rights requirements.
Manage time productively, respond to requests promptly, 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 assignments promptly and accurately.