Medical Interpreter, Cantonese & Mandarin

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center’s Interpreter Services Department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Interpreter 1, Cantonese and Mandarin.

• 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

• Enable patient(s) to access medical care
• Be a part of a team dedicated to improving language access

• Provide oral, sight and written interpretation for target language(s)
• Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff
• Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter
• Provide sight translation in the presence of a provider and/or other medical staff
• Assist patients to complete medical, financial, or other forms

• High school graduation or equivalent AND two years interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting
• Medical interpreter certification or qualification either from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters.
• Equivalent education and/or experience may substitute for minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license, certification, and/or registration.

Pay Range Minimum: $27.98 hourly

Pay Range Maximum: $40.06 hourly

Other Compensation: -

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Shift: First Shift (United States of America)

Temporary or Regular?: This is a regular position

FTE (Full-Time Equivalent): 100.00%

Union/Bargaining Unit: SEIU Local 925 Healthcare Prof/Lab Tech

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law ().

The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, among other things, race, religion, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, sex, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.