Interpreter - Spanish
Interpreter - Spanish
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Job Description
We are looking for an Interpreter someone whos ready to be part of the best ranked childrens hospital in Texas and among the best in the this position provide interpreting and translation services as needed while presenting a positive professional image.
Interpreter opportunities open in hemoc urology pediatric surgery neurosurgery and neurology psychiatry and general medicine.
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-5p
Skills & Requirements
H.S. Diploma or GED Required
Bachelors Degree Preferred
2 years related healthcare experience required
2 years healthcare interpreter experience preferred
Job Duties & Responsibilities
Provides oral interpreting services for domestic and international patients including inpatient outpatient day surgery and emergency center.
Provides oral interpretation of clinical and health care related discussions involving staff patients families and physicians.
Responds to interpreting assignments in an expedient and professional manner.
Maintains proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language.
Facilitates information exchange by interpreting without editorializing and abides by a code of professional ethics.
Delivers video remote interpreting (VRI) devices to units/clinics as needed and provides instruction on the use of the
device.
Provides telephone interpreting services.
Provides written translation services while following established rules pertaining to word meaning grammar and sentence structure.
Performs departmental duties as needed.
Supports the international patient program.
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Employment Type
Full-Time
