| Interpreter, Spanish |
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| Reference | |
| Job Type | Part-time |
| Job Status | Interviewing |
| Date Posted | Tuesday, 03 June 2008 |
| Location | Long Beach Memorial Medical Center |
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| Company Information |
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center 2801 Atlantic Ave. Long Beach, 90806 Website: http://www.memorialcare.org |
| Job Description |
The Interpreter coordinates and provides interpreting services for staff at LBMMC/outpatient centers, MCH, pediatric outpatient centers, and the Emergency Department and limited-English speaking patients and their families in order to facilitate communication so that the patient or family member can participate in their health care interactions and decisions. The interpreter will also provide sight translation of documents, including but not limited to, consent forms and educational material. These activities will include interpreting in legal, life threatening, and psychosocial situations for physicians, nurses, and support staff when the need arises. The Interpreter must be able to work well under pressure and react quickly to solve complex linguistic and ethical problems as they arise. The ability to communicate fluently in the specified language (Spanish); both reading and writing is required for this position. The ability to review and edit translations is required. Finally, the interpreter wills constantly strive to improve their skills by reading from a wide variety of sources, attending conferences, researching new terms and concepts, and honing their interpreting techniques. |
| Qualifications | Interpreter:
Two years of previous experience interpreting in healthcare setting. Knowledge and understanding of HIPAA and California Standards for Health Care Interpreters: Ethical Principles, Protocols, and Guidance on Roles & Interventions. Excellent written and verbal communication skills in both English and Spanish with strong medical terminology skills in both languages. High School diploma or equivalent. College degree preferred. Certificate (or above) in Interpretation and/or Translation required. Certificate (or above) in Health Care related field or experience in health care preferred. Must pass language proficiency test. |
| Number of Openings | 1 |
| Highest finished education | College |
| How to Apply | www.memorialcare.org
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| Email Resume To | mdelatorre@memorialcare.org |
| Contact Info |
Maggie De La Torre Contact Phone: (562) 933-9176 Contact Email: mdelatorre@memorialcare.org |
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