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Spanish Interpreter, 3rd shift

Spanish Interpreter, 3rd shift

Corewell HealthGrand Rapids, MI, US
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Job Title

Provide accurate oral interpretations for spoken languages for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, and Corewell Health employees in-person, over-the-phone, and via videoconferencing throughout the hospital and clinics.

Essential Functions

Ability to interpret source target language in a variety of health care settings between patients and their families and medical, nursing, and support staff. Some examples : surgical and medical procedures; transplant teaching, discharge instructions, consent forms and hospital policies, etc.

Provides interpreting services in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures and the National Council on Interpreters In Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics governing the profession of Interpreting.

Maintains assignment log current for documentation purposes.

Assists with the on-boarding process of new staff as well as providing shadowing opportunities for people interested in the profession, etc.

Assist with dispatching interpreter requests during weekend and off hours.

Maintains certification current by keeping up with continuing education credits and adhering to certification renewal deadlines.

Ability to interpret over-the-phone or via video for long periods of time. Ability to walk extensively throughout the workday.

Ability to communicate effectively throughout the workday with Language Services schedulers. Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, tactful, patient and discrete manner.

Qualifications

Required :

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • 1 year of relevant experience providing interpreting services
  • 40 hour Interpreter Training
  • CRT-Healthcare Interpreter, Certified (CHI) - CCHI Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, within 180 days after hire

Preferred :

  • Associate's degree or equivalent
  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent
  • 1 year of relevant experience in a health care setting
  • LIC-Driver's License - State of Michigan
  • CRT-Auto Insurance

    • About Corewell Health

    As a team member at Corewell Health, you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients, members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators, leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health, instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.

    How Corewell Health Cares for You

  • Comprehensive benefits package to meet your financial, health, and work / life balance goals.
  • On-demand pay program powered by Payactiv.
  • Discounts directory with deals on the things that matter to you, like restaurants, phone plans, spas, and more!
  • Optional identity theft protection, home and auto insurance, pet insurance.
  • Traditional and Roth retirement options with service contribution and match savings.

    • Primary Location : SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St - Grand Rapids

    Department Name : Language Services - GR

    Employment Type : Full time

    Shift : Variable (United States of America)

    Weekly Scheduled Hours : 40

    Hours of Work : Variable

    Days Worked : Sunday to Saturday

    Weekend Frequency : Variable weekends

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    Spanish Interpreter • Grand Rapids, MI, US