The Childrens Hospital Of Philadel
Medical Interpreter II, Spanish
Philadelphia Campus- Main Hospital · Mid · Part-time
Sponsorship not specified$28k-$35kDetected 6 days ago
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About the role
- SHIFT: Day (United States of America) Seeking Breakthrough Makers Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers countless ways to change lives.
- CHOP does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, or any other legally protected categories in any employment, training, or vendor decisions or programs.
- CHOP recognizes the critical importance of a workforce rich in varied backgrounds and experiences and engages in ongoing efforts to achieve that through equally varied and non-discriminatory means.
Responsibilities
- As directed by the Manager, collaborates with professional colleagues at CHOP in the development of language services initiatives, policies, and practices that improve direct services and contribute to a genuine family-centered patient experience.
Requirements
- High School Diploma / GED Required
- Completes and submits all required periodic reports for division data collection accurately and on time.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's Degree Preferred
- At least two (2) years of international life experience, especially serving international clientele in a work environment.
Skills
- interprets with highest degree of accuracy and completeness
- understands variety of regional accents and linguistic styles and registers
- appropriately explains role of the interpreter to patients and providers
- selects appropriate mode of interpretation for each situation (i.e., consecutive, sight translation, simultaneous)
- picks up cues from encounter participants regarding level of understanding and/or need for clarification
- encourages and fosters direct communication between clinicians or staff and patient family
- maintains professional boundaries and integrity
- chooses appropriate moment to clarify or intervene by respecting the goals of the encounter
- recognizes the complexity of the clinical encounter and risk factors of language and cultural differences
- uses culturally appropriate behavior
Compensation
- $28.05 - $35.05 Hourly
- Salary ranges are shown for full-time jobs.
- If you're working part-time, your pay will be adjusted accordingly.
- At CHOP, we are committed to fair and transparent pay practices.
- Factors such as skills and experience could result in an offer above the salary range noted in this job posting.
- Click here for more information regarding CHOP's Compensation and Benefits.
Benefits
- Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI)
- Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI)
- At least two (2) years interpreting experience in healthcare. Required
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