Interpreter

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation’s top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. The hospital’s staff includes full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by residents, interns, fellows, and other medical professionals. Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Refugee Health and Interpreter Services is a division of the BJH Center for Diversity and Cultural Competence. Its mission is to bridge cultural and communication gaps that might otherwise block the delivery of patient-centered and clinically effective care to immigrants and others with language barriers. The team consists of 40 individuals who provide interpretation, translation, and cross-cultural bridging for over 41,000 health care encounters in more than 81 languages annually. Although based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, this team serves the entire Washington University Medical Center campus and provides outreach services in the local community.

About the Role

Interprets for non- or limited English-speaking patients and English-speaking health care providers in BJH, Children’s Hospital, and Washington University Medical Center health care environments. Promotes effective care of non-English speaking patients through cultural and linguistic bridging.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operations of unit services and integration with other departments.
• Provides direct interpretation and establishes a communication link between limited English proficient (LEP) patients, families, and English-speaking healthcare providers.
• Ensures all written materials given to patients are produced in a language they can comprehend through culturally sensitive translation.
• Provides sensitive service to patients and families experiencing the adjustment process.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED (required).
• No prior experience required for minimum qualifications.
• Medical interpreting experience (required).
• Bachelor’s Degree (preferred).

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and legal services available on the first day of the month after hire date.
• Disability insurance paid for by BJC.
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution.
• 401(k) plan with BJC match.
• Tuition Assistance available on the first day.
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Paid Time Off benefit combining vacation, sick days, holidays, and personal time.
• Adoption assistance.