Medical Interpreter / Translator - Spanish at Stanford Children's Hospital Stanford, CA

Job Description

Job Description

This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. Under the direct supervision of the Assistant Manager of Interpreter Services, conducts medical and general interpreting / translating for the patient care staff and for patients and their families. Acts as a cultural consultant to staff and as advocate for non-English speaking patients / families. Assesses and monitor their patient's understandings of the information conveyed and keeps physicians / nurses informed as to the level of that understanding. Suggests referrals to medical staff, clinical social workers, patient relation staff, chaplains, and ancillary staff. Records services provided in patient chart.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

• Performs medical interpretation for patients and their families in consecutive and sight translation modalities, including in-group setting.
• Independently interprets simple encounters accurately and completely (e.g., admissions, simple new patient and follow up encounters, etc.).
• With periodic supervision, interprets complex encounters accurately and completely (e.g., Care conferences, Psych, Consents, etc.).
• Performs medical translation for patients and their families.
• Independently translates, edits and proofreads simple After Visit Summaries in an accurate, clear and timely manner (e.g., maternity, well baby, basic surgery procedures, etc.).
• With periodic supervision, translates, edits and proofreads complex After Visit Summaries in an accurate, clear and timely manner (e.g., correspondence, Transplant, Oncology, medical procedures and instructions, etc., and other pertinent documents as necessary).
• Connects patients and families to hospital resources, as needed.
• Shares observations with medical staff, clinical social workers, patient experience staff, chaplains, and ancillary staff about potential patient's needs to ensure quality patient care.
• Responds to Code emergency requests, confirms language preference, and provides interpretation for crisis interventions as necessary.
• May arrange interpretation for all languages for patients and families including : outside agencies, phone interpretation, spoken and sign language services, as needed.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities as well as possession of any required licenses or certifications is qualifying.

Bachelor's degree in translation and interpretation

None Required OR

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university

Completion of medical interpreting training accepted by certification boards and one (1) year of interpreting experience.

None required.

KNOWLEDGE These are the observable and measurable attributes and skills required to perform successfully the essential functions of the job and are generally demonstrated through qualifying experience, education or licensure / certification.

Stanford Medicine Children's Health (SMCH) strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity and non-discrimination in all of its policies and practices, including the area of employment. Accordingly, SMCH does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, religion, age, national or ethnic origin, political beliefs, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or disability, or the perception of any of the above. People of all genders, members of all racial and ethnic groups, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Qualified applicants with criminal convictions will be considered after an individualized assessment of the conviction and the job requirements, and where applicable, in compliance with the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

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