MEDICAL INTERPRETER - AMHARIC / TIGRINYA (100% FTE, DAYS)

MEDICAL INTERPRETER - AMHARIC / TIGRINYA (100% FTE, DAYS)

HARBORVIEW’S INTERPRETER SERVICES department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Interpreter 2, Amharic / Tigrinya

WORK SCHEDULE

• Full-Time, 40 hours per week
• Day Shift

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Enable patient(s) to access medical care.
• Be a part of a team dedicated to improving language access.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide interpretation for target languages.
• Provide accurate rendition of a written text in one language to an oral message in another language.
• Provide accurate rendition of an oral message in one language to a written text in another language.
• Must be able to provide written translation, this includes both typed and handwritten text, and oral translation from one language to another.
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter.
• Utilize / integrate ethical practice to guide behavior in all interpretations.
• Consult with provider prior to encounter.
• Assess patients’ interpretation needs.
• Explain and clarify cultural behaviors.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

High school graduation or equivalent AND three years interpretation and translation experience in a clinic or hospital setting

AND medical interpreter certification or qualification either from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters

equivalent education / experience.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV / AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes : Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.