Spanish Interpreter PRN

About the Role

The Spanish Interpreter PRN provides accurate, confidential, and culturally competent spoken Spanish interpretation services for patients, families, and staff at Craig Hospital. This role supports effective communication across clinical and non-clinical settings to ensure equitable access to care, patient safety, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The PRN Spanish Interpreter works under the direction of the Coordinator of Interpretive Services and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate meaningful communication using in-person and approved remote interpretive modalities. This position provides spoken Spanish interpretation only and does not include ASL or other signed language services.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate, complete, and impartial Spanish interpretation during clinical encounters including therapies, physician visits, admissions, discharges, care conferences, education sessions, and non-clinical interactions.
• Interpret according to national standards of practice and ethical guidelines for healthcare interpreters.
• Utilize approved in-person or remote interpretive technology as assigned.
• Accept assignments and scheduling direction from the Coordinator of Interpretive Services.
• Communicate availability, schedule changes, and concerns promptly and professionally.
• Collaborate respectfully with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient-centered communication.
• Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and hospital policies.
• Uphold professional boundaries and neutrality; refrain from advocacy, counseling, or personal opinions during interpretation.
• Participate in quality assurance activities, peer feedback, and performance improvement initiatives as requested.
• Complete required documentation in Epic (EMR) according to department standards.
• Accurately track and submit hours worked and encounter information.
• Report ethical concerns, safety risks, or communication barriers to the Coordinator of Interpretive Services promptly.

Requirements

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI), National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or equivalent; strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated interpreter competency; required.
• High school diploma or equivalency, required.
• Formal interpreter training program completion is strongly preferred.
• Prior experience providing Spanish interpretation in a healthcare setting; preferred.
• Familiarity with hospital or rehabilitation environments a plus.

Skills & Abilities

• Native or near-native fluency in spoken Spanish and English.
• Ability to accurately interpret medical terminology and complex clinical discussions.
• Strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, cultural humility, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times.
• Computer proficiency required; Epic (EMR) experience preferred.

Pay

$21.59–$31.09 per hour, plus an additional 18% PRN differential per hour.

Schedule

PRN (estimated 20 hours per week). Variable schedule based on patient care requirements; fixed hours are not guaranteed.

Benefits

• Medical insurance (self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two comprehensive plans).
• Dental insurance through Delta Dental.
• Vision insurance through EyeMed.
• Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts.
• Short Term and Long Term Disability Insurance (fully paid by Craig Hospital).
• Generous time off benefits.
• 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement (eligibility upon hire).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Employee Assistance Programs.

Location

3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113