Medical Interpreter -Dari/English - PRN- Washington DC - On site

Job Description : Medical Interpreter - Dari / English - PRN (As Needed) - Washington DC - On site (240001RM)

Description : Under supervision, the Interpreter / Translator will provide language interpretation and translation services to patients and their families in critical, acute, or chronic medical situations as needed.

Will provide services in person or telephonic interpretation to assist patients and families in their interactions throughout the hospital.

Qualifications : Minimum Education :

Minimum Education :

Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.

Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience. (Required)

Minimum Work Experience :

1 year experience as an interpreter for individuals in critical situations. (Required)

Required Skills / Knowledge :

• Successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Assessment, or equivalent, provided by CNH. (Required)
• 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course Completion (must have proof of certificate from a reputable training institution). (Required)
• Bilingual capability English / Dari Medical Interpreter
• Understands medical terminology.

Functional Accountabilities :

Patient Care :

• Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.
• Interpret directly and accurately, without omissions, additions or interference with communication.
• Manage assignments independently without close supervision; maintain professional role and sensitivity during critical medical and / or psychosocial situations;

respect all parties in the discussion and their individual roles.

• Set limits appropriately; maintain professional boundaries as interpreter; maintain patient, family and staff rights to confidentiality and privacy.
• Translate quickly and accurately patient-specific discharge instructions, physician and nursing instructions, and care instructions.

Staff Interpretation Services :

• Educate staff in the use of interpreter and available interpretation services.
• Communicate with staff about staff needs and patient / family needs.
• Advocate for patients / families with staff to facilitate continuity of care.
• Assist staff to become increasingly culturally sensitive.

Administrative :

• Effectively coordinate and schedule interpretation requests.
• Prepare daily schedules for interpretation assignments.
• Keep and organize interpretation requests and reports.
• Accurately document interpretation assignments in all systems and databases used and required by the program.
• Perform dispatching duties for the Language Services program as assigned.

Organizational Accountabilities :

• Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met.
• Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior.
• Partner with all team members to achieve goals.
• Contribute to a positive work environment.
• Demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change.
• Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance.

Primary Location : District of Columbia - Washington

Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus), 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington 20010

Job : Administrative Support / Customer Service

Position Status : R (Regular) - O - PRN

Shift : Variable

Work Schedule : Variable

Job Posting : Jul 17, 2024, 6 : 49 : 48 PM

Full-Time Salary Range : 45614.4 - 76024

Childrens National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law.

Please note that it is the policy of Children's National Hospital to ensure a drug-free work environment : a workplace free from the illegal use, possession or distribution of controlled substances (as defined in the Controlled Substances Act), or the misuse of legal substances, by all staff (management, employees and contractors).

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