Medical Interpreter -Spanish / English -PRN (As Needed)- On Site - DC

Job Description

The Medical Interpreter will provide language interpretation services to patients, families and staff in critical, acute,

or chronic medical situations as needed. The Medical Interpreter will provide services in person, telephonically or via video remote to assist patients and families in their interactions throughout the hospital.

Minimum Education

Minimum Work Experience

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience. (Required)

1 year Experience as interpreter for individuals in critical situations. (Required)

Required Skills / Knowledge

Bilingual Language Skills

Fluency in English and target language

Highly proficient in medical terminology

Required Licenses And Certifications

Successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Assessment, or equivalent, provided by CNH.

40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course Completion (must have proof of certificate from a reputable training institution). (Required)

Functional Accountabilities

Eliminates Language Barriers to Patient Care

• Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff
• Interpret directly and accurately, without omissions, addition or interference with communication
• Manage assignments independently without close supervision
• Set limits appropriately; maintain professional boundaries as interpreter; maintain patient, family and staff rights to confidentiality privacy
• Maintain professional role and sensitivity during critical medical and / or psychosocial situations; respect all parties in their discussion and their individual roles
• Abide by Interpreter Code of Ethics
• Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication
• Provide sight translation of patient of patient care related documents
• Provide document translation of limited list of patient related materials

Promote Appropriate Utilization of Interpretation Services by Staff

Contributes to a Well-Organize Program

Organizational Accountabilities

Organizational Accountabilities (Staff)

Organizational Commitment / Identification

Teamwork / Communication

Performance Improvement / Problem -solving

Cost Management / Financial Responsibility

Safety

Primary Location

District of Columbia-Washington

Work Locations

CN Hospital (Main Campus)

Job

Administrative Support / Customer Service

Organization

Patient Services

Position Status

R (Regular)

Shift

Variable

Work Schedule

Variable

Job Posting

Sep 24, 2025, 12 : 25 : 46 AM

Full-Time Salary Range

45614.4