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Froedtert

MEDICAL TRANSLATOR INTERPRETER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$21.75 - $28.50/hr

WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 1.000000 Standard ... Highly prefer Spanish Translator/Interpreter. A minimum of 1 year medical translation experience in ...

FROEDTERT HEALTH

MEDICAL TRANSLATOR INTERPRETER

Milwaukee, WI · On-site

$21.75 - $28.50/hr

WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility. This job is ON - SITE. FTE: 1.000000 Standard ... Highly prefer Spanish Translator/Interpreter. A minimum of 1 year medical translation experience in ...

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As of Aug 25, 2026, the average hourly pay for hospital spanish translator in the United States is $27.65, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $18.27 and $29.81 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a hospital Spanish translator?

A Hospital Spanish Translator facilitates communication between Spanish-speaking patients and healthcare providers in a medical setting. They translate verbal conversations, medical documents, and patient information to ensure accurate understanding. Their role helps improve patient care, reduce misunderstandings, and ensure compliance with medical regulations. Proficiency in both Spanish and English, along with knowledge of medical terminology, is essential for this position.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a hospital Spanish translator?

To thrive as a Hospital Spanish Translator, you need fluency in both Spanish and English, a strong grasp of medical terminology, and often a relevant certification such as Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI). Familiarity with interpretation equipment, electronic health record (EHR) systems, and digital scheduling tools is also advantageous. Outstanding interpersonal communication, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to remain calm under pressure are valuable soft skills in this setting. These competencies ensure clear, accurate communication between patients and healthcare staff, which is critical for patient safety and high-quality care.

What are common challenges faced by hospital Spanish translators in their day-to-day work?

One of the most common challenges Hospital Spanish Translators encounter is conveying complex or sensitive medical information accurately while ensuring both patients and healthcare providers fully understand each other. Translators may also need to navigate cultural nuances or deal with emotionally charged situations where clarity is vital. Time management and the ability to quickly adapt to different clinical settings—such as the emergency department or outpatient clinics—are essential. Despite these challenges, translators play a vital role in building trust and facilitating positive healthcare outcomes for Spanish-speaking patients.

How to become a hospital Spanish translator?

To become a hospital Spanish translator, you typically need fluency in both English and Spanish, along with a strong understanding of medical terminology. Many employers prefer candidates to have a certification such as the Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) or similar credentials, and some roles require a background in healthcare or translation experience. Proficiency with translation tools and cultural competence are also valuable assets in this field.
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Infographic showing various Hospital Spanish Translator job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Locum Tenens, 3% As Needed, 69% Full Time, 18% Part Time, and 9% Contract. Highlights an 97% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 2% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $57,505 per year, or $27.6 per hour.

Translator/Interpreter - Spanish

Fairview Health Services

Minneapolis, MN • On-site

$26.58 - $37.53/hr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Posted 5 days ago

Fairview Health Services rating

7.8

Company rating: 7.8 out of 10

Based on 250 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

128th of 893 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Overview
Fairview is looking to hire a Spanish Translator/Interpreter to join our team based out of Fairview Riverside University Hospital in Minneapolis, MN. This is a full-time, benefit-eligible position, working 80 hours every two weeks, Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with weekends as needed.
The ideal candidate will have experience providing Spanish interpretation and translation in a healthcare setting, including in-person, video, and telephone interpreting. We are looking for someone with strong verbal and written Spanish language skills, experience using translation technologies and CAT tools, and the ability to communicate effectively with patients, families, and healthcare professionals. The successful candidate will be flexible, highly organized, and comfortable juggling multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
Spoken language health care interpreters/translators act as communication and cultural liaisons between Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, companions, authorized decision makers, and their healthcare team by providing meaningful language services and supporting effective communication by providing interpretation and written translations.
Responsibilities
  • Provide accurate, complete, and impartial spoken language interpreting in health care and operational settings, including video, and telephone encounters, as assigned.
  • Select and apply the appropriate interpreting mode (consecutive or simultaneous) based on the clinical or situational context.
  • Manage communication flow to promote direct interaction between patients, families, and staff while maintaining professional boundaries.
  • Adhere to the NCIHC Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice, including confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and role boundaries
  • Adhere to the ATA's Code of Ethics and Professional Responsibility, including confidentiality, accuracy, impartiality, and role boundaries
  • Translate written health care and operational content between English and the target language(s), including patient messages, short documents, forms, and digital content, in accordance with Language Services standards work flows.
  • Perform first-draft translations, machine-translation post-editing, proofreading, and document alignment as assigned.
  • Prioritize translation work based on turnaround time requirements, patient safety considerations, and departmental guidance.
  • Ensure translations are accurate, culturally appropriate, and suitable for the intended clinical or operational use.
  • Document interpreting encounters and translation activities accurately in designated systems (e.g., Epic or other departmental tools), following department standards.
  • Support patient, family, and staff communication access in alignment with organizational policies, patient rights, and regulatory requirements.
  • Participate in quality improvement work flows, work flow pilots, or testing of language access tools and processes as requested

Required Qualifications
  • Certificate in healthcare interpreting or minimum of 40 hours of formal training
  • 2 years Experience providing spoken language interpreting in health care or human services settings, including in-person, video, and/or telephone interpreting.
  • 1 year Demonstrated ability to manage workload across multiple service types (interpreting and translation), adjust priorities, and respond to changing operational needs
  • 2 years Experience performing written translation of health care-related content, such as short documents, patient messages, forms, or internal communications, in accordance with organizational standards and work flows.
  • Active on Spoken Language Interpreter roster with the Minnesota Department of Health Upon Hire

Preferred Qualifications
  • Associate of Arts Associate degree or higher in interpreting and translating or related fields.
  • 5 years Experience providing spoken language interpreting in health care or human services settings, including in-person, video, and/or telephone interpreting.
  • 5 years Experience performing written translation of health care-related content, such as short documents, patient messages, forms, or internal communications, in accordance with organizational standards and work flows.
  • 2 years Experience documenting interpreting encounters and translation activities in electronic medical record (EMR) systems or other designated departmental tools.
  • National Certification for Health care Interpreters
  • Certified Translator from the American Translators Association within 1 Year
  • Certificate of interpreting from an accredited post-secondary institution

Benefit Overview
Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link foradditional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract
Compensation Disclaimer
An individual's pay rate within the posted range may be determined by various factors, including skills, knowledge, relevant education, experience, and market conditions. Additionally, our organization prioritizes pay equity and considers internal team equity when making any offer. Hiring at the maximum of the range is not typical. If your role is eligible for a sign-on bonus, the bonus program that is approved and in place at the time of offer, is what will be honored.
EEO Statement
EEO/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status

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Fairview Health Services is an industry-leading, award-winning nonprofit that offers an entire network of healthcare services. Fairview is one part of M Health Fairview, a partnership between the University of Minnesota, M Physicians and Fairview Health Services. Together, we combine the University's deep history of clinical innovation and training with Fairview's extensive roots in community medicine. Our care portfolio includes community hospitals, academic hospitals, primary and specialty care clinics, senior facilities, facilitated living centers, rehabilitation centers, home health care services, counseling, pharmacies and benefit management services.

Industry

Health care and social assistance

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

Minneapolis, MN, US

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