Medical Interpreter en Src

• Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.

• Interpret directly and accurately

• Documents accurately and completely all interpretation services

• Serves as a cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between patients/family and staff, as it relates to medical care.

• Provide written translation services

• Maintain proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency in English and target language.

• Adhere and promote interpreter Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice

• Assist with special projects as assigned

• Perform other administrative tasks as needed for department support

Required Skills/Abilities

• 1 year of interpretation experience preferred

• High school diploma or equivalent required

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

• Passing score on language proficiency assessments (written and verbal) within 90 days of hire

Working Environment

• Working conditions: Inside

• Working Position: Sitting & Walking

• Physical Demands: Light/Medium

• Physical Requirements: Lifting/Carrying

• An Individual in this position will be required to list or carry weight in this group: Up to 10lbs

• Sensory/Communicative activities essential to the performance of this position: Hearing, Seeing, Speaking

• An Individual in this position will be exposed to: Inside environment