Spanish Medical Interpreter

Job Description Coordinates and delivers both interpretation (oral) and translation (written) services for individuals with limited English proficiency across all Intermountain Health facilities and virtual services.

All applicants must upload a current resume that clearly reflects interpreting experience, employment history, and relevant certifications.

• Full‑time position at Park City Hospital.
• Shifts include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and graveyards.

• Interpret medical and general information with highest accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes for patients, families, and staff.
• Interpret complex medical information, demonstrating expert knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system.
• Acts as a cultural mediator; renders unbiased interpretation for accurate exchange of information in the proper cultural context.
• Adheres to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters and regulatory requirements (HIPAA, Title VI, Title III, Section 1557).
• Manages time productively; responds to requests promptly and provides staff with estimated time of arrival.
• Uses computer and electronic tools for research, data entry, and communication; maintains accurate and complete records of all interpretation events.
• Translates written material into one or more languages, maintaining meaning, context, and localization; completes assignments on time.

• Professional ethics and communication
• Basic computer and data entry skills
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Time Management
• Critical thinking
• Situational awareness
  
  Medical terminology
• Cultural communications
• Medical knowledge
• Language interpretation and translation

• Pay Range: $21.70 – $31.90
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Shift: Full Time – 40 hours per week
• Location:
  
  Park City Hospital
• Variable hours; schedule discussed in interview.

• Successful completion of a pre‑hire skills assessment.
• Excellent oral and written command of source and target languages at "Professional Proficiency" or Level 3 ILR scale, including specialized healthcare terminology.
• Proficiency in consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Strong prioritization and multi‑tasking skills.
• Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills; flexibility and good judgment for independent work.
• Certificate of completion of a 40‑hour Professional Medical Interpreter course.

Candidates who do not meet the 40‑hour course requirement may be considered if they

• Hold an interpreting certification in another field (e.g., court).
• Hold a college degree in translation or the working language.
• Have at least 2 years of experience as a professional interpreter.

• Two years of experience working as an interpreter in healthcare settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interpretation, Translation, Languages, or Communications.
• National certification as a Healthcare or Medical Interpreter (CCHI or NBCMI) or State Certified Medical Language Interpreter License (DOPL).
• Completion of a college‑level medical terminology course.
• Knowledge of EPIC.

• Ongoing need to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, and equipment; assess customer needs.
• Frequent verbal communication with providers, colleagues, patients, and visitors; quickly and accurately understand spoken information.
• Manual dexterity for manipulating complex supplies and equipment; regular computer use.
• For roles requiring driving: must be able to sit, see, and read signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Intermountain Health Park City Hospital, Park City, Utah

Benefits eligible. Comprehensive benefits package covers a wide range of programs to support well‑being.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

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