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The Harris Center

Interpreter

Houston, TX

  • Retirement

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Facilitation may occur either in person or by telephone. Your role in action: * Assists in ... live to their fullest potential. What else you should know: * This posting is associated with ...

The Harris Center

Interpreter

Houston, TX

  • Retirement

  • PTO

Facilitation may occur either in person or by telephone. Your role in action: * Assists in ... live to their fullest potential. What else you should know: * This posting is associated with ...

Dallas Zoo

Conservation Interpreter

Dallas, TX · On-site

Bilingual in English/Spanish is a plus! The selected candidate must be available for some evenings ... Must be comfortable working with and handling live animals; Must be a flexible, efficient, self ...

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Live In Simultaneous Interpreters often work closely with clients, event coordinators, and other interpreters to ensure smooth and accurate communication throughout the assignment. Collaboration usually involves pre-assignment briefings to understand specific terminology, cultural nuances, and client expectations. During assignments, interpreters may work in teams, alternating at regular intervals to maintain accuracy and avoid fatigue. They also coordinate with technical staff to ensure proper setup of interpretation equipment, which is crucial for seamless delivery.

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Spanish Medical Interpreter (PRN, As Needed)

Children's Health

Dallas, TX

Per diem

Medical

Re-posted 19 days ago

Children's Health rating

7.6

Company rating: 7.6 out of 10

Based on 83 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

189th of 887 rated healthcare providers

Job description

Job Title & Specialty Area: Spanish Medical Interpreter (PRN, As Needed)

Department: Language Access Services

Location: Dallas, TX

Shift: Various

Job Type: On-Site

Why Children's Health?

At Children's Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal.

Through our cutting-edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well-being.

Our dedication to promoting children's health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community. Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

Summary:
This job is responsible for the accurate interpretation via face to face, phone or video of health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/patient families and health care providers as well as other specialties involved in patient care.

Responsibilities:
* Accurately interprets medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff to Spanish-speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode by following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and department's established standards.
* Assists in obtaining patients/families' signature where appropriate; and provides information regarding health care related cultural issues/needs of Spanish-speaking patients/families to hospital staff to develop sensitivity.
* Manages and keeps accurate information for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.
* Assists with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by department's leadership; and performs other duties and special projects as assigned.
* Provides occasional services outside of normal working hours on as-needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education.

How You'll Be Successful:

WORK EXPERIENCE
* At least 1 year job related experience or Bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation required
EDUCATION
* High school diploma or equivalent required
* Two-year Associate's degree or equivalent experience preferred
* 40-hour or more of healthcare, community or legal interpreter training preferred
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
* Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters within one year of employment

A Place Where You Belong

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children's Health a place where everyone can contribute.

Holistic Benefits - How We'll Care for You:

Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.

4%-10% employee savings plan match based on tenure

Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks)

Caregiver Leave

Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement

As an equal opportunity employer, Children's Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally-protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer-employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment-related activity.

Employment Type: OTHER

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