Interpreter/Translator, Spanish (Per Diem)

About the role

At CHOC, we strive to be the leading destination of children’s health by providing exceptional and innovative care. We are responsible for the overall health of our community’s pediatric population in our hospitals, clinics, and practices. And because of our breadth of care, your career at CHOC can be as diverse and fulfilling as you determine. CHOC’s compensation structure, benefits offerings, and career development programs are geared to helping you achieve your professional and personal goals.

The Interpreter/Translators is responsible for oral interpretation and written translation for non-English speaking patients and their families, and healthcare team members. Acts as a cultural liaison between department staff and families, ensuring family centered care.

Responsibilities

• Provide oral interpretation for non‑English speaking patients, families, and healthcare team members.
• Provide written translation of medical documents.
• Act as a cultural liaison between department staff and families to ensure family‑centered care.

Requirements

• Minimum one (1) year of experience and knowledge in interpretation and translation of medical documents.
• Passing of language proficiency examinations (written and oral).
• High School Diploma/GED or equivalent.
• Formal training in interpretation and translation; completion of medical interpreter training.

Qualifications

• Previous healthcare interpretation and translation experience in a hospital or clinical setting (preferred).
• Experience in customer service settings (highly preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in a related or healthcare field (preferred).
• Completion of a medical interpreter certificate program and/or interpretation program/degree (preferred).
• Associate Healthcare Interpreter (AHI) or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) licensure (preferred).

Skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to speak, read, write, and understand English and the target language effectively for safe and effective job performance.
• Ability to provide sight translations and consecutive interpretation.
• Knowledge of cultural, social, and linguistic communication factors.
• Knowledge of ethics, healthcare interpreter standards, and the role of the interpreter.
• Ability to type; computer & keyboard skills; proficiency with word processing software.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities independently.
• Ability to promote a high level of professionalism, care, and customer service.
• Demonstrates sensitivity and respect in verbal and non‑verbal behaviors with patients, families, coworkers, and other healthcare associates.
• Teamwork‑focused with flexibility to work weekends and adapt to schedule changes as needed.
• Ability to provide innovative, creative ideas and a positive attitude to unexpected changes in workload or assignment.

Pay

Pay Range: Minimum $29.00 • Midpoint $29.00 • Maximum $30.00

Schedule

Work Shift: Evening – 8hrs