Description
Coordinates and delivers interpretation and translation services for individuals with limited English proficiency across Intermountain Health facilities and virtual services.
Schedule: Monday - Friday, 9AM - 5:30PM Location: Intermountain Medical Center, Murray, Utah
Responsibilities:
- Interpret medical and general information with high accuracy and completeness
- Interpret complex medical information, demonstrating expert knowledge of medical terminology and the healthcare system
- Act as a cultural mediator, demonstrating cultural sensitivity and superior intercultural communication skills
- Adhere to the National Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice for Healthcare Interpreters
- Manage time productively and respond to requests in a timely manner
- Use computer, software, and electronic tools for research, data entry, and communication purposes
- Translate written material into one or more languages, maintaining meaning, context, and localisation
- Act as a liaison between Language Services leadership and assigned units and clinics
- Train and mentor interpreters and assist in identifying, testing, and training qualified bilingual staff
Requirements:
- Successful completion of a pre-hire skills assessment
- Excellent oral and written command of both source and target language(s)
- Active national certification as a Healthcare or Medical Interpreter from CCHI or NBCMI
- Demonstrate ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-pressure environment
- Prioritise and multi-task
- Interpersonal verbal and written communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Four years of experience working as a medical interpreter in healthcare settings
- Bachelor’s Degree in Interpretation or Translation, Languages or Communications
- State Certified Medical Language Interpreter License by DOPL
- Completion of a college-level medical terminology course
- Knowledge of EPIC
Benefits:
- Generous benefits package covering programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness