Job Information
Children's Hospital Colorado Medical Interpreter Entry in Aurora, Colorado
Job ID86616
LocationAurora, Colorado
Full/Part TimeFull-Time
Regular/TemporaryRegular
Why Work at Children's....
Here, it's different. Come join us. Children's Hospital Colorado has defined and delivered pediatric healthcare excellence for more than 100 years. Here, the nation's brightest nurses, physicians, scientists, researchers, therapists, and care providers are creating the future of child health. With an optimist's outlook, a trailblazing spirit, and a celebrated history, we're making new strides every day. We've been Magnet-designated four times by the American Nurses Credentialing Center and are consistently recognized among the best of the best pediatric hospitals with #1 rankings in Colorado and the region by U.S. News & World Report. As a national leader in pediatric care, we serve children and families from all over the nation. Our System of Care includes four pediatric hospitals, 11 specialty care centers, 1,300+ outreach clinics and more than 10,000 healthcare professionals representing the full spectrum of pediatric care specialties. Here, we know it takes all of us, every role, to deliver the best possible care to each child and family we treat. That's why we build our teams toward a foundation of equity in access, advancement, and opportunity. We know teams of individuals with different identities and backgrounds can nurture creativity and innovation. We know we can see, treat, and heal children better when our team reflects the diversity of our patient population. We strive to attract and retain diverse talent because we know a truly inclusive and equitable workforce will help us one day realize our most basic calling: to heal every child who comes through o A career at Children's Colorado will challenge you, inspire you, and motivate you to make a difference in the life of a child. Here, it's different.
Job Overview
The Medical Interpreter, Jr. is responsible for performing entry level interpretation and translation work while receiving training in the related principles, methods and techniques.The junior interpreter will be under the guidance and mentorship of a Medical Interpreter Sr. or department leadership.
Additional Information
Department Name: Medical Interpreter Job Status:FT 40hrs Shift: Based on Dept needs
Qualifications
EDUCATION - High School Diploma or Equivalent EXPERIENCE - Bilingual fluency in Spanish and English (spoken and written) CERTIFICATION(S) - Bridging the Gap Interpreter certification or equivalent will be required within the first six months of employment or completion of a program certificate in Translation & Interpretation within 12 months.
Responsibilities
POPULATION SPECIFIC CARE No direct patient-care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS An employee in this position may be called upon to do any or all the following essential functions. These examples do not include all the functions which the employee may be expected to perform. Develops skills for interpretation in the health field including behavioral skills, analyzing communication skills, transferring messages effectively, use of body language. Perform written translations, perform consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpretation. Interprets over-the-phone, via video, or in-person. Develops use of medical terminology by specialty. Receives training on the hospital's electronic medical record system to enter documentation on appointments, access patient medical records, provide statistics and other duties specific to the department. Assists patients and families in navigating through the hospital and its resources.
Other Information
SCOPE AND LEVEL Guidelines: Trains in the field and assists higher level personnel to acquire learning through practical experience. Complexity: Performs routine and basic tasks common to the field. Procedures, methods, and techniques to be used are well established with options to be considered well de ined.Tools, work aids, and materials to be used are specified. Decision Making: Decisions or recommendations on non-standardized situations are limited.Brings non routine issues to supervisor.Problems that are not covered by guidelines or are without precedent are taken up with the supervisor Communications:Solid customer service skills and respectful communication abilities; comfortable being coached and mentored; open to feedback. Supervision Received: Scope of service areas... For full info follow application link.