Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) · 1 week ago
Language & Cultural Specialist II / Spanish Interpreter / Outpatient
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$52K/yr - $85K/yr
2+ years expChildren's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA) is a leading pediatric hospital ranked among the top 10 in the nation. They are seeking an Outpatient Spanish Interpreter to provide interpreting services in a culturally sensitive manner and facilitate communication between speakers of different languages, while also assisting with written translations and collaborating with healthcare team members.
Health Care
Responsibilities
Provide interpreting services in a culturally sensitive manner to facilitate communication and the relaying of medical information between speakers of different languages at CHLA
Provide written translations as required in patient encounters such as translation of medical instructions and medication schedules, and any hospital related administrative correspondence with patients/families, including information, education and documentation materials
Collaborate with other health care team members in the delivery of care
Comply with applicable office and hospital policies and procedures particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent
Assist department with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff interpreters
Qualification
Required
2+ years' experience interpreting and translating in a healthcare setting, including experience working with the community and/or a target language population with range of cultural, socio-economic, and demographic backgrounds
Competency in written and verbal communication skills in English and the designated foreign language
Ability to translate and interpret medical terminology
Experience interpreting and translating with patients at a full range of developmental and educational levels
Completion of a minimum of 40 hour Healthcare Interpreter training required
For spoken language interpreters: Healthcare Interpreter National Certification (where applicable by language) through CCHI or NBCMI
Translator Certification (where applicable by language) through ATA
For ASL interpreters: ASL Interpreter Certification through NAD-RID
85%-90% Score for Language Proficiency from a vendor selected by CHLA
Preferred
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related discipline preferred
Benefits
Competitive compensation package
Robust benefits program
Company
Children's Hospital Los Angeles (CHLA)
Here at CHLA, we believe every child deserves to enjoy all those special moments that childhood has to offer, free from pain and suffering.
1001-5000 employees
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