Russian Interpreter-Multi Cultural Advocates-40 Hrs/Week-Day/Evening Shift-Weekends As Needed

Location: St. Elizabeth's Medical Center
Posted Date: 01/14/2020
Schedule: Russian Interpreter, 40 HRs/Week, Day and Evening Shifts (9:30AM to 6:00PM), Weekends As Needed, No Holidays

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Job Summary:

Under the direction of the manager of interpreter services, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and staff members and supports the operations of the department in the consecutive, simultaneous or sight translation mode for all patients and family members who are LEP, Deaf and hard of hearing.  Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written
Ability to accurately work in consecutive mode and sight translate into and from working language(s).
High level of customer service and a positive approach
Familiarity and ability to work with diversity of cultural/socio-economic backgrounds
General knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served
Good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/LICENSURE/TECHNICAL/OTHER:

Education: Proof of Medical Interpreter Training - minimum of 40 hours. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent preferred
Experience (Type & Length): 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred.
Certification/Licensure: National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters, (see www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org) preferred within 6 months of target
language test availability

Software/Hardware: Working knowledge of computer systems.

 

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Language: Russian

Vocabulary: Medical

Company: St. Elizabeths Medical Center

Assignment Date: 2020-01-14

Location: Brighton, MA