PRN - Medical Interpreter - Russian/Ukrainian Job at Spartanburg Regional Medical Center, Spartanburg, SC

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  • Spartanburg Regional Medical Center
  • Spartanburg, SC

Job Description

Russian/Ukrainian#Medical Interpreter# Position Summary The Interpreter Specialist provides medical and general interpreting services for limited English proficient patients/guests and/or deaf patients/guests. # Minimum Requirements Education######### Education High school graduate or GED required Experience######## A minimum of one year experience interpreting in a healthcare environment is required License/Registration/Certifications N/A Assessments Viable candidates may be requested to successfully complete a medical interpretation competency assessment # Preferred Requirements Preferred Education##### Associate or Bachelor#s degree Preferred Experience#### Successful completion of medical terminology and medical interpretation training Preferred License/Registration/Certifications#### Not required, but certifications are highly recommended # Core Job Responsibilities Must be bilingual in English and a target language such as#Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, etc. with strong verbal and written skills in these languages. Must be able to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines. Collaborates with Dispatcher to ensure that medical interpreter requests are met on a timely basis. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy. Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, on an as needed basis. Ensures that medical interpreter Code of Ethics is followed during encounters with staff and patients/guests. Assists English-speaking employees to communicate with Limited English Proficient patients/guests in culturally and linguistically appropriate styles and behaviors. Records # documents medical interpretation activities according to departmental guidelines, noting staff or patient#s concerns # issues related to risk management directives or violations of hospital policies. Perform other duties as assigned. #

Russian/Ukrainian Medical Interpreter

Position Summary

The Interpreter Specialist provides medical and general interpreting services for limited English proficient patients/guests and/or deaf patients/guests.

Minimum Requirements

Education

* Education High school graduate or GED required

Experience

* A minimum of one year experience interpreting in a healthcare environment is required

License/Registration/Certifications

* N/A

Assessments

* Viable candidates may be requested to successfully complete a medical interpretation competency assessment

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

* Associate or Bachelor's degree

Preferred Experience

* Successful completion of medical terminology and medical interpretation training

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

* Not required, but certifications are highly recommended

Core Job Responsibilities

* Must be bilingual in English and a target language such as Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, etc. with strong verbal and written skills in these languages.

* Must be able to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines.

* Collaborates with Dispatcher to ensure that medical interpreter requests are met on a timely basis.

* Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

* Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, on an as needed basis.

* Ensures that medical interpreter Code of Ethics is followed during encounters with staff and patients/guests.

* Assists English-speaking employees to communicate with Limited English Proficient patients/guests in culturally and linguistically appropriate styles and behaviors.

* Records & documents medical interpretation activities according to departmental guidelines, noting staff or patient's concerns & issues related to risk management directives or violations of hospital policies.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

Job Tags

Holiday work, Relief, Flexible hours,

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