Certifed Medical Burmese Interpreter

• Riley
• Full Time Days Indiana University Health
• 3.7 Indianapolis, IN Job Details Full-time 19 hours ago Qualifications Interpretation Medical translation services High school diploma or GED Medical interpretation Working with individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds Full Job Description Certifed Medical Burmese Interpreter
• Riley
• Full Time Days Job Description Overview
• Requires Medical Interpreter Certification and requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language

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Hours:

Monday-Friday 8am-4:30pm

Location:

Riley Hospital Position Summary:

Provides support to LOE (Language Other than English) patients, families, and medical staff providing care. Assists designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. Serves as the liaison between clinical, medical staff and patients and/or families. Assures care of patients and families is reflective of IU Health's values.

Required qualifications:

Minimum of two (2) years of medical interpretation experience required Completion of the Bridging the Gap program or national certification required Flexibility to assist with additional assignments, including translation, as needed

Position Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED is required. Associate's Degree is preferred. Requires Bridging the Gap or equivalent medical interpreter training. Requires high level of oral and written fluency in English and target language (i.e. Spanish, American Sign Language, or Burmese languages). Requires knowledge and cultural understanding of target communities (i.e. Hispanic/Latino, deaf, or Burmese communities). Requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language. May require additional training and appropriate certification in language interpretation. Prior interpreting experience in target language (i.e. Spanish, American Sign Languages, or Burmese languages) in a medical setting preferred. We are an equal opportunity employer. IU Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, national origin, gender identity and/or expression, marital status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation. Indiana University Health is Indiana's most comprehensive health system, with 15 hospitals and nearly 40,000 team members serving Hoosiers across the state. Our partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine gives our team members access to the very latest science and the very best training, advancing care for all. We're looking for team members who share the things that matter most to us. People who are inspired by challenging and meaningful work for the good of every patient. People who are compassionate and serve with a purpose. People who aspire to excellence every day. People who are always ready to apply themselves.