Spanish Professional Medical Interpreter Temple University Hospital

Professional Medical Interpreter

The professional medical interpreter facilitates linguistic and cultural communication between patients seeking health care services and providers of clinical and supportive health care services. This includes spoken and written language needed in the health care environment. The interpreter abides by a professional code of ethics. Will function in the capacity of Linguistic Services Coordinator as needed. Under limited supervision, receives requests from providers, processes and arranges interpreter services.

Triages and prioritizes scheduling requests for service according to established protocols. Deploys staff interpreters and arranges for vendor interpreters to fill requests. Coordinates interpreter assignments for TUH, Episcopal, TUP, Jeanes, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and TPI. Must pass medical interpreter certification test within 6 months of hire. Assists with training and coaching of new professional medical interpreters and dual role medical interpreters both in the classroom setting and in observations in clinical settings.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent Required

Bachelor's Degree Preferred

Experience

1 year experience as a formally trained, tested medical interpreter Required

General Experience communicating in English and target language (Bilingual) Required

General Experience in healthcare Required

Licenses

Certified Medical Interpreter Preferred

Cert Healthcare Interpreter Preferred