Clinical Interpreter I Spanish

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What will you be doing in this role?

Job Summary: 

Under the general direction of a licensed care giver, the Clinical Interpreter/Translator facilitates communication between physicians, nurses, volunteers, non-clinical staff, patients, patients’ families and the community. Responsibilities include oral interpretation, written translation, session statistics, service rounds, special projects, office duties, and assisting volunteers within the Medical Center.

The Clinical Interpreter/Translator position requires a high level of expertise and professionalism in interpreting and translating techniques, and performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issues of the patient populations served that include:  the hearing impaired; limited English; and non-English speaking populations. Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds.

Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and accrediting bodies.  Exercises independent problem solving abilities.  Will work in a highly visible, very active environment.  Must be able to work a flexible work schedule.
•    Interprets between English and other languages for Cedars-Sinai staff and patient/family while maintaining confidentiality, safeguarding the patient’s interests, and completing the appropriate documentation after each session.
•    Completes written translations, such as instructions, letters from quality assurance, education materials, schedules, questions from patient, and other translations, assuring that the content is conveyed accurately and efficiently.
•    Completes special projects or other tasks on a timely basis as per departmental guidelines.
•    Adheres to departmental guidelines and adapts to changes in unit when policies and procedures change.
•    Functions as a resource to physicians, nursing staff, and others staff members for clinical interpretation.
•    Processes and maintains each session documentation.
•    Provides appropriate referral/triage regarding remote medical interpreting program called My Accessible Real Time Trusted Interpreter (MARTTI).
•    Interprets between English and the target language for Cedars-Sinai staff and patient/family according to departmental guidelines.
•    Completes accurate Session Records or other work time documentation according to departmental guidelines.
•    Completes written translations according to departmental guidelines.
•    Completes special projects or other tasks on a timely basis as per departmental guidelines.  Adheres to departmental guidelines and adapts to changes in unit when policies and procedures change.  Performs other related duties or special projects as assigned or required.

Educational Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED

Licenses:

Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)    Issued by the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI). – 1 Year
Medical Center Interpreter Services Language Proficiency Assessment/Training Program.-90 Days
Interpreter Training Program.-90 Days

Experience:

2 years – Translating, reading and writing documents in English to the target language within a medical setting, with a full command of the English language and knowledge of medical terminology.

2 years – In a role that demonstrates ability to read handwritten and typed documents in English and the target language, speak clear English and the target language, and write in English and the target language

Physical Demands:

Standing, Walking, Sitting, Lifting – 20 lbs., Carrying – 20 lbs., Pushing – 20 lbs., Pulling – 20 lbs., Climbing, Balancing, Stooping, Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination, Crouching, Crawling, Reaching, Handling, Grasping, Feeling, Talking, Hearing, Repetitive Motions, Kneeling

Working Title:

Clinical Interpreter I Spanish

Department:

Interpreter Svc

Business Entity:

Nursing

Job Category:

,Patient Services,Patient Services

Job Specialty:

Patient Relations

Position Type:

Full-time

Shift Length:

8 hour shift

Shift Type:

Day

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