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The Valley Hospital - Paramus - VAYA
Medical Interpreter - Spanish
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An Interpreter or Translator uses language and communication skills to convert words and concepts from one spoken language to another, or from spoken language to sign language. Works with written information and texts to create translations that are accurate and capture the style and nuance of the original text.
$57,962 / year median in Massachusetts
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Provide competent medical interpretation for Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, their families, medical staff, hospital personnel and visitors by: Responding promptly to all interpretive requests during Community Outreach Department business hours Interpreting informed consent forms for LEP patients undergoing surgical, diagnostic and other procedures, and documenting its translation in the patient's medical record Assisting providers in educating LEP patients and initialing the multidisciplinary Patient/Family/Education for when presented by the educator/provider. Acting as facilitator for LEP patients and their families to ensure that their needs are incorporated into the plan of care and, if necessary, integrated with other services the patient or family is receiving. Perform all clerical and operational functions in support of the Interpretive Services/Community Outreach Department