Spanish Interpreter​/Translator - Per Diem QVH

Everyone at Emanate Health plays a vital role in the care we deliver. No matter what department you belong to, the work you do at Emanate Health affects lives. When you join Emanate Health, you become part of a team that works together to strengthen our communities and grow as individuals. On Glassdoor's list of "Best Places to Work" in 2021, Emanate Health was named the #1 ranked health care system in the United States, and the #19 ranked company in the country.

Meets and greets primarily Spanish speaking community patients and families. Translates verbally, and provides physical translation of, all organizational documents for patients, while maintaining confidentiality. Responsible for the accurate interpretation of medical procedures and explanations as detailed by the health care provider, medical staff and ancillary services. In fulfi lment of the Senate Bill 1840 Chapter 672 of the Health and Safety Code, the department fulfils the requirements of Section 1259 by coordinating interpreter services and by providing qualified interpreters on an ongoing basis wherever language barriers exist between patients and the hospital staff.

Interpreter Services establishes and reviews written Policies and Procedures as required by the Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health Care Organizations regarding language assistance for any patients with language and communication barriers. May also assist with the improvement of patient experience by rounding the hospital campus to check on Spanish speaking patients.

• Minimum Education Requirement:
  Fluent in English and Spanish.
• Bilingual - Must be able to interpret Spanish/English and translate documents from English to Spanish or from Spanish to English.
• Minimum Experience Requirement:
  Experience as an Interpreter/Translator in a health care setting.
• Excellent customer service skills required.
• Minimum License Requirement:
  Health Care Interpreter/Translator Certificate or a Bachelor's degree in Spanish required.

Delivering world-class health care one patient at a time.

Pay Range: $32.00 - $32.00

We are more than just a health system. At Emanate Health, we are a catalyst for change and a beacon for healthier lives. When you come to any one of our locations, you'll be treated like family. And as part of our family, you can rest easy knowing we'll do whatever it takes to benefit your health and wellness.

Emanate Health exists to help people keep well in body, mind and spirit by providing quality health care services in a safe, compassionate environment.

We are an integral partner in elevating our communities' health.

Patients and their families are the reason we are here. We want them to experience excellence in all we do through the quality of our services, our teamwork, and our commitment to a caring, safe and compassionate environment.

Respect. We affirm the rights, dignity, individuality and worth of each person we serve and of each other.

Excellence. We maintain an unrelenting drive for excellence, quality and safety, and strive to continually improve all that we do.

Compassion. We care for each person and each team member as part of our family.

Integrity. We believe in fairness and honesty and are guided by our code of ethics.

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