Interpreter (Part-Time)

We are seeking a part-time Interpreter to join our team at Intermountain Health Cedar City Hospital. As an Interpreter, you will coordinate and deliver both interpretation (oral) and translation (written) services for individuals with limited English proficiency across all Intermountain Health facilities and virtual services.

Essential Functions:

• Interpret medical and general information with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes for patients, families, and Intermountain Health staff.
• Interpret complex medical information, demonstrating expert knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system.
• Acts as a cultural mediator, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and superior intercultural communication skills.
• Adheres to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters, demonstrating knowledge of HIPAA, Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act, and Section 1557 of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
• Manage time productively, displaying a proactive approach to the job.
• Use computer, software, and electronic tools for research, data entry and other communication purposes within the work environment.
• Translate written material into one of more languages, ensuring meaning, context, and localization are maintained.

Requirements:

• Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment.
• Excellent oral and written command of both source and target language(s).
• Performs consecutive, simultaneous and Sight Translation with a high degree of accuracy in both languages.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment.
• Certificate of completion from a 40-hr Professional Medical Interpreter course.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two years of experience working as an interpreter in healthcare settings.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Interpretation or Translation, Languages or Communications.
• National Certification as a Healthcare or Medical Interpreter from either CCHI or NBCMI.
• Completion of a college-level medical terminology course.
• Knowledge of EPIC.

Pay Range: $22.98 - $35.00

Benefits: No benefits eligible.

Schedule: Part-time/PRN, variable hours.