Spanish Medical Interpreter

As a patient-focused organization, University of Utah Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. We seek staff committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, integrity, quality, and trust.

About the role

This position provides foreign language interpretation, written translation, and assists in education for non-English speaking customers, students, or participants of the organization. Challenges include accurately interpreting and communicating information in an unbiased, clear, and concise manner with patients, families, healthcare staff, and physicians.

Responsibilities

• Interprets communication between staff and non-English speaking population.
• Translates written educational materials and documents in accordance with readability guidelines.
• Follows up with the non-English speaking population to inquire about the status of individual patients and answers questions.
• Assists the non-English speaking population in completing medical, financial, and related forms.
• Escorts non-English speaking population to the appropriate service area.
• May provide patient education and discharge planning in conjunction with nursing and rehabilitation staff.

Requirements

• Associate's degree in a foreign language, or equivalency.
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and translate verbal and written text.
• Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in an efficient, productive manner maintaining composure and sensitivity in accordance with the environment of healthcare services.

Qualifications (Preferred)

• Knowledge of medical terminology and healthcare processes.
• Previous experience providing interpretation or translation services in a healthcare environment.
• Completion of a recognized medical interpreter training program.
• National medical interpreter certification.

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Primarily performed in a healthcare environment; may require prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and walking throughout the facility.
• May occasionally lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects weighing up to 10 pounds.
• May require travel between patient care areas and exposure to routine environmental conditions of a healthcare setting.
• Night-shift work, including weekends and holidays, may be required based on departmental needs.

Physical Requirements

• Color Determination
• Far Vision
• Listening
• Manual Dexterity
• Near Vision
• Pulling and/or Pushing
• Reaching
• Sitting
• Speaking
• Standing
• Walking