Spanish Medical Interpreter

Interpreter Services

Act as a liaison between English and non-English speaking and / or hearing guests, staff and patients by providing interpreter services.

Listen to, comprehend and translate oral or written communications from English to another language and vice versa.

Translate basic to intermediate communication.

Comply with all privacy and confidentiality policies when communicating patient information.

Develop translated forms and educational materials for non-English speaking and / or hearing populations.

Assist in the orientation and onboarding of new members of the network language services team.

Licensure / Certification / Registration :

Certified Interpreter credentialed from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters preferred.

Certified Interpreter credentialed from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) preferred.

Translator credentialed from the American Translators Association.

Education :

High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's degree / Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.

Skilled in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish fluently required.

Intermediate to advanced knowledge of medical terminology and medical procedures preferred.

Experience interpreting through phone, video, and in-person preferred.

National Certification as a Health Care Interpreter and / or 40-hour certificate in medical interpreting preferred.

Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.

Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.

Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.

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