PRN Spanish Interpreter

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Job : R-37891 Job Type: Part time Location: Olathe, Kansas

Position Summary / Career Interest: The Interpreter helps facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. The interpreter explains KUHS resources, office protocols, department policies, and procedures; is familiar with regulatory and compliance guidelines and national trends; serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.

Adheres to hospital policies. Understands the hospital's system of service delivery.

Responsibilities and

Essential Job Functions:

• Interprets in a timely and accurate manner for patients/family members in a wide variety of settings.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality and maintains patient privacy.
• Demonstrates ability to follow directions and contributes to problem solving.
• Interacts in a courteous, customer-focused manner.
• Accepts delegation and works as a contributing team member.
• Performs other duties as needed including intentional rounding—round on all languages, staff education/in‑services on “best practices”/policies/procedures, data entry/run reports.
• Other duties as assigned per department needs when demand is slow for on‑site services.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.
• These statements are intended to describe the essential functions of the job and are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities. Skills and duties may vary dependent upon your department or unit. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Required

Education and Experience:

• High School Graduate
• Documented proof of interpreting competencies via language proficiency assessments such as ALTA, and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA) that includes, at a minimum, consecutive interpreting and knowledge and understanding of ethics in medical interpreting
• 2 or more years to 4 years of demonstrated experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter

Preferred

Education and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree
• Associates Degree
• Proof of medical interpreter training such as “Bridging the Gap” (minimum of 40 hours) and/or education (college degree in interpreting and/or training (such as CMH SBA)

Required Licensure and Certification:

• NAD‑RID for ASL interpreters required, minimum level 4

Preferred Licensure and Certification:

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) – Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) National Certification (NBMI)

Knowledge Requirements:

• Medical background/knowledge of medical terminology

We are an equal employment opportunity employer without regard to a person’s race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, ancestry, age (40 or older), disability, veteran status or genetic information.

The main reason I love coming to work is because of the amazing team. We promote a nursing culture that encourages kindness and teamwork, and I absolutely love that about our hospital. –
Riley Ferree, RN

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In addition to the quality healthcare we provide, we have opportunities to serve externally in our community in activities throughout the year.

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