Medical Translator Interpreter

0 Standard Hours: 40.00

1st shift 9 am to 5:30 pm Shift Details: Holidays: Weekends: Job

• Provides accurate and professional language translation and interpreting services. Translator provides written translation of a wide variety of documents. Interpreter facilitates culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: A minimum of 1 year of experience providing medical interpreting in English and the target language is required. Highly prefer Spanish Translator/Interpreter. A minimum of 1 year medical translation experience in English and the target language is required. In lieu of experience, MA in Translation and Interpreting, or MA in Translation with National Interpreter Certification (CCHI, NBCMI) is required. A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience is preferred. Experience at a Level I Trauma Center is preferred. EDUCATION DESCRIPTION: Bachelor Degree in translation, foreign language or related field is required. Professional Medical Interpreter Program is preferred. Master's degree in Translation is preferred. SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Must be bilingual in English and Spanish, solid knowledge of medical terminology and competence in communicating the meaning of terms. Ability to produce written translation of material, such as: various forms, documents, patient letters and other material. Strong ability to interpret diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, preventive care, and be culturally competent Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, their families and health care providers. Ability to perform under stressful situations and medical emergencies. Travel between locations during shift is required. Formal interpreter training is preferred. 40 hour medical interpretation training program, preferred. LICENSURE DESCRIPTION: CCHI or NBCMI Certification is preferred. Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paid time off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, Care@Work, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at 262
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• 1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at 262
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• 1961. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.