Northside Hospital Inc.
Location
Atlanta, Georgia
The role involves providing consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for Limited English Proficient patients regarding medical care, and sight-translating relevant materials to aid comprehension. Additionally, the interpreter is responsible for the written translation of hospital documents like medical forms and patient education materials as assigned.
Candidates need a high school diploma or equivalent, along with one year of interpreting experience, including six months in a medical setting, or relevant certification. Successful completion of a minimum 40-hour medical interpreter training program or holding a CMI/CCHI certification is required, plus passing an internal skills test.
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Provides consecutive and/or simultaneous language interpretation for limited English proficient (LEP) patients and families whose primary language is not English, as it relates to medical care. Provides sight-translation of relevant materials to enhance patients’ and families’ comprehension of medical procedures, treatment, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care within the interpretation encounter. Is also responsible for the written translation of hospital documents such as medical record forms and patient education materials from English into target language as assigned by supervisor.
Schedule: As needed (resource basis)
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES/LICENSE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED High school diploma, equivalent education (GED), OR post-secondary education. One year of interpreting experience, with 6 months of medical interpreting. Certificate of completion from a recognized Medical Interpreter Training Program confirming successful completion of a minimum forty (40) hours of medical interpreter training. Training may be provided by a college, university or professional training organization. OR Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) through the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI) or certification through Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI), will also be accepted. 4. Successful completion of the Interpreter Skills Test (IST) with passing score as administered by Northside Hospital to verify demonstration of the advanced skills necessary for Medical Interpretation. Work Hours: 8am-5pm Weekend Requirements: No On-Call Requirements: No
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