Spanish Interpreter, 3rd shift
Spanish Interpreter, 3rd shift
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Not Disclosed
Salary Not Disclosed
1 Vacancy
Job Description
This is a full-time position and the schedule will be determined upon hire.
Job Summary
Provide accurate oral interpretations for spoken languages for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients their families and Corewell Health employees in-person over-the-phone and via videoconferencing throughout the hospital and clinics.
Essential Functions
- Ability to interpret source target language in a variety of health care settings between patients and their families and medical nursing and support staff. Some examples: surgical and medical procedures; transplant teaching discharge instructions consent forms and hospital policies etc.
- Provides interpreting services in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures and the National Council on Interpreters In Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics governing the profession of Interpreting.
- Maintains assignment log current for documentation purposes.
- Assists with the on-boarding process of new staff as well as providing shadowing opportunities for people interested in profession etc.
- Assist with dispatching interpreter requests during weekend and off hours.
- Maintains certification current by keeping up with continuing education credits and adhering to certification renewal deadlines.
- Ability to interpret over-the-phone or via video for long periods of time. Ability to walk extensively throughout the workday.
- Ability to communicate effectively throughout the workday with Language Services schedulers. Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive tactful patient and discrete manner.
Qualifications
Required
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- 1 year of relevant experience providing interpreting services
- 40 hour Interpreter Training
- CRT-Healthcare Interpreter Certified (CHI) - CCHI Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters within 180 days after hire
Preferred
- Associates degree or equivalent
- Bachelors degree or equivalent
- 1 year of relevant experience in a health care setting
- LIC-Drivers License - State of Michigan
- CRT-Auto Insurance
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
#CorewellHealthCareers
How Corewell Health cares for you
Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial health and work/life balance goals. Learn more here.
On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv
Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you like restaurants phone plans spas and more!
Optional identity theft protection home and auto insurance pet insurance
Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings
Eligibility for benefits is determined by employment type and status
Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Language Services - GREmployment Type
Full timeShift
Variable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
VariableDays Worked
Sunday to SaturdayWeekend Frequency
Variable weekendsCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members patients visitors and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR Varicella Tdap and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process to perform the essential functions of a job or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability pregnancy or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race color national origin sex disability age religion genetic information marital status height weight gender pregnancy sexual orientation gender identity or expression veteran status or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system we advocate for equity as we care for our patients our communities and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity equity and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Employment Type
Full-Time
