Hmong Interpreter, FCH - Language Services

Overview

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MANITOWOC at our FROEDTERT HOLY FAMILY MEM HOSP facility. This position is on‑site, part of a 0.25 FTE assignment with standard hours of 10 hours per week. Shift: flexible first shift Monday to Friday, 10 hrs a week during business hours. Shift details: holidays and weekends included.

To facilitate culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.

A minimum of 1 year of experience in providing medical interpreting in English and the target language is required. A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience is preferred.

High School diploma or equivalent is required. Experience at a Level I Trauma Center is preferred. Associate or Bachelor’s degree in a related field is preferred. Professional Medical Interpreter Program is preferred.

• Bilingual in English and the target language with solid knowledge of medical terminology.
• Proficient in interpreting diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, and preventive care.
• Culturally competent communication.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations and medical emergencies.
• Ability to produce written translation of material such as forms, documents, patient letters, and other materials.
• Travel between locations during shift is required.
• Formal interpreter training – 40‑hour medical interpretation training program.

CCHI or NBCMI certification is preferred.

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunities – Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan – 403(b)
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work‑life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies.

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We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.