PRN Spanish Medical Interpreter

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Base pay range

$21.00 / hr - $31.00 / hr

Job Description

Coordinates and delivers both interpretation (oral) and translation (written) services for individuals with limited English proficiency across all Intermountain Health facilities and virtual services.

Position Details

This is a PRN position working at IMED, TOSH, Riverton and Alta View. Incumbent will fill in for a variety of shifts as needed including days, evenings, graveyards, weekends, and holidays.

Job Essentials

• Provides complete and accurate interpretation for patients, families, and Intermountain staff in order to facilitate clear communication, either in-person, over video or telephone.
• Uses communication methods appropriate for patient developmental age and mental condition.
• Assists patients, families, and staff with sight translation of forms and is familiar with most commonly used medical terminology.
• Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and renders unbiased interpretation to ensure an accurate exchange of information.
• Adheres to accepted norms of professional ethics and standards of practice for Medical Interpreters, as well as Intermountain Policies, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 1557 of the ACA, HIPAA, and Joint Commission requirements.
• Manages time productively, displaying a proactive approach to the job. Responds to requests (pagers, calls, Vocera, etc.) in a timely manner, even when actively interpreting, and provides staff an estimated time of arrival for interpretation assignments. Refers staff to phone or video interpretation per guidelines.
• Coordinates interpretation assignments. Keeps timely, accurate records of all interpretation encounters.
• Uses computer, software, and internet tools for research, data entry, and other communication purposes within the work environment.
• May provide translation services from the source language to the target language and vice versa and completes translation assignments in a timely manner and with a high degree of accuracy.

Minimum Qualifications

Note for candidates who do not meet the above-mentioned educational requirement : You may be considered if you meet one of the following qualifications (If hired, you will need to complete the 40-hr. course on your own within six months) :

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Location

Intermountain Health Intermountain Medical Center, TOSH

Work City

Murray

Work State

Utah

Scheduled Weekly Hours

The hourly range for this position is listed below. Actual hourly rate dependent upon experience.

$21.70 - $31.90

We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.

Intermountain Health is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All positions subject to close without notice.

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