Spanish Medical Interpreter

Intermountain Health • Lehi, UT

401d • $44,034 - $64,750

About The Position

The Medical Interpreter at Intermountain Healthcare is responsible for providing both verbal and written language interpretation for patients, families, and caregivers. This full-time position is based at Primary Children's in Lehi, requiring on-site presence during weekdays. The role emphasizes clear communication, cultural sensitivity, and adherence to professional standards and ethics in medical interpreting.

Requirements

• Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
• Successful completion of a 40-hr. Professional Medical Interpreting Course or equivalent qualifications.
• Excellent oral and written command of both source and target languages.
• Ability to perform consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation with high accuracy in both languages.
• Demonstrated proficiency of medical terminology in both languages.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution.
• National Certification as a Medical Interpreter through NBCMI or CCHI; Utah certification for Medical Language Interpreter through DOPL.
• Experience as a professional medical interpreter.
• Completion of a medical terminology course.

Responsibilities

• Provides complete and accurate interpretation for patients, families, and Intermountain staff to facilitate clear communication, either in-person, over video, or telephone.
• Uses communication methods appropriate for patient developmental age and mental condition.
• Assists patients, families, and staff with sight translation of forms and is familiar with commonly used medical terminology.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and renders unbiased interpretation to ensure an accurate exchange of information.
• Adheres to accepted norms of professional ethics and standards of practice for Medical Interpreters, as well as Intermountain Policies and relevant legal requirements.
• Manages time productively, responding to requests in a timely manner and providing staff with estimated times of arrival for interpretation assignments.
• Coordinates interpretation assignments and keeps timely, accurate records of all interpretation encounters.
• Uses computer, software, and internet tools for research, data entry, and other communication purposes within the work environment.
• May provide translation services and completes translation assignments in a timely manner with a high degree of accuracy.

Benefits

• Generous benefits package covering a wide range of wellness programs.
• Support for living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree