Interpreter - Per Diem

Responsibilities

Provides interpretation services of translating Spanish to English and English to Spanish. Performs community‑based interpreting for patients when the primary spoken language is Spanish. Understands the full scope of the interpreting services and functions as a resource for all interpreting services, i.e., video and phone resources. Utilizes the liaison interpretation process where the interpreter translates every few sentences while the speaker pauses.

Ensures accurate patient information is obtained by translating from Spanish to English and English to Spanish for patients, their families and caregivers. Accurately interprets medical terms and follows the patient’s and caregiver’s statements. Communicates succinctly and accurately, not only the content but also the style of statements. Emulates the inflections and intonations of the speaker to reinforce meaning and stresses, but does not emulate gestures already made.

Reflects the person’s way of speaking as accurately as possible. Interprets obscenities and colloquial language without simplifying the language used. Greets patients, their families, and the public in a courteous, professional and polite manner. Demonstrates sensitivity to patients who may not be feeling well or who are worried or stressed about the hospital visit. Properly identifies the patient. Avoids personal conversations with patients when the speaker is in the room.

Signs the interpreter’s statement on informed consent to surgery, when applicable.

Education:

Requires a minimum of a high school diploma or GED.
Certification:
New hires or transfers must pass the Bilingual Fluency Assessment for Clinicians with a rating of "competent" in the overall section and an 85% or greater rating in Spanish fluency prior to hire or transfer.

Experience:

Community interpretation experience.

The hourly rate for this position is $33.37 – $40.56. The range displayed on this job posting reflects the target for new‑hire salaries for this position.

• Union: NUHW
• Work Shift:
  
  Night Shift
• FTE: 0.0
• Scheduled
  
  Hours:
  
  0