Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Interprets spoken words from one language to another. May be designated according to language or languages interpreted. May specialize in specific subject area.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

• Interprets spoken passages from one language into another. In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, interprets to second, and interprets responses from second into first language. Expresses either approximate or exact interpretation. May receive briefing on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session. 

• Responds to all customers, sets priorities, gives reports and maintains confidentiality. Provides information, education and technical assistance for customers in order to help facilitate effective use of language services and its equipment. 

• Maintains positive working relations with all customers and peers including verbalizing complaints or concerns through appropriate channels and accepting assignment changes or constructive criticism. 

• Works to improve as a professional through attendance at staff meetings, mandatory training and compliance with rules and expectations of the department. Participates in self-development programs and directed programs for quality control while maintaining competencies. 

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree in related field of study preferred

• Experience - One (1) year directly related work experience preferred.

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• NA

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in speaking English and second language

• Proficiency in English and reading, writing a second language.

• Achievement of a passing score on a language proficiency test. The test measures proficiency in both English and the language to be interpreted.  

• Basic computer skills

• Interpersonal skills

• Communication skills

• Knowledge of medical terminology - Preferred

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

Location

Blount Memorial Hospital

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019155 Clinical Care Experience - Language Services

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