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Interpreter - Spanish at Texas Children's Careers

Houston, Texas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

21 Dec, 25

Salary

0.0

Posted On

22 Sep, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Interpreting, Translation, Healthcare Experience, Medical Terminology, Professional Ethics, Communication, Patient Interaction, Bilingual, Cultural Competence, Team Collaboration, Instruction, Written Translation, Expedient Response, Information Exchange, Video Remote Interpreting, Telephone Interpreting

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

We are looking for an Interpreter, someone who’s ready to be part of the best ranked children’s hospital in Texas, and among the best in the nation. In this position, provide interpreting and translation services as needed while presenting a positive, professional image. Schedule: Monday - Friday 8a-5p Skills & Requirements • H.S. Diploma or GED Required • Bachelor's Degree Preferred • 2 years related healthcare experience required • 2 years healthcare interpreter experience preferred Job Duties & Responsibilities • Provides oral interpreting services for domestic and international patients including inpatient, outpatient, day surgery and emergency center. • Provides oral interpretation of clinical and health care related discussions involving staff, patients, families, and physicians. • Responds to interpreting assignments in an expedient and professional manner. • Maintains proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language. • Facilitates information exchange by interpreting without editorializing and abides by a code of professional ethics. • Delivers video remote interpreting (VRI) devices to units/clinics as needed, and provides instruction on the use of the • device. • Provides telephone interpreting services. • Provides written translation services while following established rules pertaining to word meaning, grammar, and sentence structure. • Performs departmental duties as needed. • Supports the international patient program. As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace, all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.

Responsibilities

The Interpreter provides oral interpreting services for patients and facilitates communication between staff, patients, families, and physicians. They also deliver video remote interpreting devices and provide written translation services as needed.