HEALTHCARE INTERPRETER

Job Description :

The Los Angeles County Department of Health Services (DHS) is seeking a Medical Interpreter to provide interpretation and translation services to patients, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in one or more foreign languages.

The successful candidate will provide interpreter services in person, by telephone, video medical interpreting technology, or other remote technology to non-English and limited-English speaking patients and family members, physicians, nurses, and other healthcare professionals during all aspects of the healthcare encounter and in various healthcare settings.

Responsibilities :

• Interpret and translate accurately and completely.
• Inform healthcare providers if the content to be interpreted or translated might be perceived as culturally offensive, insensitive, or otherwise harmful to the dignity and well-being of the patient.
• Assess patients' understanding of information conveyed.
• Translate patient-related materials, including text that pertains to the medical encounter, such as discharge procedures, pharmaceutical instructions, consent forms, and other patient-related documents as necessary.
• Perform routine visual inspection of interpreter-related equipment and report complex equipment malfunctions to appropriate parties for service.
• Collect and maintain interpretation and translation records and files, including daily computer entries of statistical data collection of work-related information.
• Attend in-service and mandatory trainings that include the improvement of healthcare interpreting, communication skills, provision of culturally competent healthcare, patient safety, use of video medical interpreting, and telephonic technology.

Requirements :

Option I : Successful completion of a Healthcare Interpreter Training Program, which includes a section covering Medical Terminology, and proof of language proficiency identifying the language for which certified.

Option II : Certification or credential issued by a recognized Healthcare Interpreter credentialing organization, and proof of language proficiency identifying the language for which certified.

Desirable Qualifications :

Experience interpreting and translating one or more foreign languages within a healthcare setting as a certified medical interpreter.

License :

A valid California Class C Driver License or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

Physical Class :

Light physical effort which may include occasional light lifting to a 10-pound limit, and some bending, stooping, or squatting. Considerable walking may be involved.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENT INFORMATION :

All applicants must provide proof of language proficiency.

Application and Filing Information :

Applications must be filed online only. Hardcopy / paper applications submitted by U.S. MAIL, FAX, or IN PERSON will not be accepted.

EEO Statement :

The County of Los Angeles is a Fair Chance employer. Except for a very limited number of positions, you will not be asked to provide information about a conviction history unless you receive a contingent offer of employment.

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