PRN Spanish Interpreter

About the role

The Interpreter helps facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. Explains KUHS resources, office protocols, departmental policies and procedures; is familiar with Regulatory and Compliance guidelines and national trends; serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Adheres to hospital policies. Understands the hospital's system of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Interprets in a timely and accurate manner for patients/family members in a wide variety of settings
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and maintains patient privacy
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and contributes to problem-solving
• Interacts in a courteous, customer-focused manner
• Accepts delegation and works as a contributing team member
• Performs other duties as needed including: intentional rounding – round on all languages, staff education/in-services on “best practices”/policies/procedures, data entry/run reports
• Other duties as assigned per department needs when demand is slow for on-site services
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and/or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department

Required Education and Experience

• High School Graduate or equivalent
• Documented proof of interpreting competencies via language proficiency assessments such as ALTA, and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training such as CMH SBA) that includes, at a minimum, consecutive interpreting and knowledge and understanding of ethics in medical interpreting
• 2 or more years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter

Preferred Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree
• Proof of medical interpreter training such as “Bridging the Gap” (minimum of 40 hours) and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training such as CMH SBA)

Preferred Licensure and Certification

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) – Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI)
• National Certification (NBMI)

Knowledge Requirements

• Medical background/knowledge of medical terminology

Time Type: Part time