Interpreter

SUMMARY To facilitate communication between health care providers and non-English speaking patients, helping to advocate for their needs at each point along the care continuum.

STATUS:

Full-time

LOCATION

RGH

SCHEDULE

Day shift

ATTRIBUTES

• Associates degree preferred
• 2 years of interpreting experience in a medical setting preferred

Minimum Qualifications:

• Successful completion of Language Skills assessment prior to hire

Required Licensure/Certification Skills:

• None Rochester General Health System is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Interprets clinical and other interactions between patients, families, and staff.
• Accepts referrals via pager, voice mail, and other methods for interpreting both emergency and scheduled interactions.
• Prioritize requests and recommends utilization of other methods if appropriate.
• On-call for patient service needs and responds in a timely manner.
• Familiar with medical terminology and procedures.
• Translates documents and other printed materials as requested by organization, arranging with outside translation vendors as needed.
• Participates in cultural sensitivity training opportunities for organization staff relating to interactions with patients and families of various cultures.
• Membership on related committees such as Cultural Diversity and Patient Education.
• Conduit for interpretation of patients' cultural needs to service staff.
• Develops community liaison role, working with designees from community groups to assure culturally sensitive interactions between patients and staff.
• Assists by providing input into joint grant projects or other activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

LICENSES /

CERTIFICATIONS:

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

S - Sedentary Work - Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time, but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements. Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee's physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

PAY RANGE

$19.00 - $24.00

CITY:

Rochester

POSTAL CODE

14621 The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty, internal equity, location, and contracts. Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, predisposing genetic characteristics, marital or familial status, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Rochester Regional Health is an integrated health services organization serving the people of Western New York, the Finger Lakes, St. Lawrence County, and beyond. The system includes nine hospitals; primary and specialty practices, rehabilitation centers, ambulatory campuses and immediate care facilities; innovative senior services, facilities and independent housing; a wide range of behavioral health services; and Rochester Regional Health Laboratories and ACM Global Laboratories, a global leader in patient and clinical trials. It's vision is to lead the evolution of healthcare to enable every member of the communities it serves to enjoy a better, healthier life.