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.

• Interpret medical and general information with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes for patients, families, and Intermountain Health staff, using appropriate communication methods according to the individual’s developmental age and mental condition.
• Interpret complex medical information, demonstrating expert knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system.
• Act as a cultural mediator, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and superior intercultural communication skills. Render unbiased interpretation to ensure accurate exchange of information in the proper cultural context.
• Adhere to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters, demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
• Manage time productively, displaying a proactive approach to the job. Respond to requests in a timely manner and provide staff with an estimated time of arrival for interpretation assignments. Refer staff to phone or video interpretation per guidelines.
• Use computer, software, and electronic tools for research, data entry and other communication purposes within the work environment. Maintain accurate and complete records of all interpretation events. Ensure data across multiple platforms or sources is consistent and accurate.
• Translate written material into one of more languages, ensuring meaning, context, and localization are maintained. Complete assignments in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.

• 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: $22.98 – $35.00, based on direct professional interpreting experience.
• Benefits Eligible:
  Yes
• Shift Details:
  Pull Time – 40 hours per week;
  Monday‑Friday, 3:30 PM – 12:00 AM.
• Location:
  
  Riverton Hospital, Intermountain Health.

• Certificate of completion from a 40‑hr Professional Medical Interpreter course (will be verified).
• Successful completion of a pre‑hire skills assessment.
• Excellent oral and written command of both source and target language(s) to obtain a “Professional Proficiency” or Level 3 on the ILR scale (or equivalent).
• Perform consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation with a high degree of accuracy in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑pressure environment.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and multi‑task.
• Demonstrated interpersonal verbal and written communication skills to function as part of a team and the flexibility and good judgement to work independently.

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

• Ongoing need for employee to see and read information, labels, documents, monitors, identify equipment and supplies, and assess customer needs.
• Frequent interactions with providers, colleagues, customers, patients/clients and visitors that require employee to verbally communicate as well as hear and understand spoken information, needs, and issues quickly and accurately.
• Manual dexterity of hands and fingers to manipulate complex and delicate supplies and equipment with precision and accuracy, including frequent computer use for typing and accessing information.
• For roles requiring driving:
  Expected to drive a vehicle which requires sitting, seeing and reading signs, traffic signals, and other vehicles.

Intermountain Health Riverton Hospital, Riverton, Utah.

Benefits Eligible:
Yes. Comprehensive benefits package covering a wide range of wellness programs.

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.

All positions subject to close without notice.