LEAD TRANSLATION SPECIALIST/Professional Medical Interpreter - (Spanish Language) (Temple University Hospital - 40 hours days) - Temple Health
Philadelphia, PA
About the Job
Description
The lead translations specialist/professional medical interpreter works with the TUHS approved translations vendor(s) to process translations requests . The lead translations specialist/professional medical interpreter facilitates linguistic and cultural communication between patients seeking health care services and providers of clinical and supportive health care services. This includes spoken and written language needed in the health care environment. The interpreter abides by the professional code of ethics. Functions in the capacity of Professional Medical Interpreter, and Translations Specialist. Functions as a Linguistic Services Coordinator as needed, under limited supervision, receives requests from providers, processes and arranges interpreter services. Triages and prioritizes scheduling requests for services according to established protocols. Deploys staff interpreters and arranges for vendor interpreters to fill requests. Coordinates interpreter assignments for TUH, Episcopal, TUP, Jeanes, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and TPI. Assists with training and coaching of new professional medical interpreters and dual role medical interpreters both in the classroom setting and in observations in clinical settings. In lieu of CT-ATA Certified Translator, a Master's Degree in Translation will be accepted.
Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)
Bachelors Degree (Preferred)
Experience
5 Years experience as a formally trained, tested medical interpreter (Required)
5 Years experience as a formally trained, tested translator (Required)
General Experience communicating in English and target language (Bilingual) (Required)
General Experience in healthcare (Required)
License/Certifications
CMI - Certified Medical Interpreter (Preferred)
CHI - Cert Healthcare Interpreter (Preferred)
CT-ATA - Certified Translator or MS Degree in Translation (Required)
40 hours/11:30a-7:00p
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Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple Health is a dynamic network of outstanding hospitals, specialty centers, and physician practices that is advancing the fight against disease, pushing the boundaries of medical science, and educating future healthcare professionals. Temple Health consists of Temple University Hospital (TUH), Fox Chase Cancer Center, TUH-Jeanes Campus, TUH-Episcopal Campus, TUH-Northeastern Campus, Temple Physicians, Inc., and Temple Transport Team. Temple Health is proudly affiliated with the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University.
To support this mission, Temple University Health System is continuously recruiting top talent to join its diverse, 10,000 strong workforce that fosters a healthy, safe and productive environment for its patients, visitors, students and colleagues alike. At Temple Health, your tomorrow is here!
Your Tomorrow is Here!
Temple University Hospital is a nationally respected teaching hospital on Temple University's bustling Health Sciences Center campus. The hospital provides a comprehensive array of healthcare services both basic and complex to patients from around the corner, across the country and around the world. As the chief clinical training site for the Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University, the hospital provides a dynamic environment for high-quality care, teaching, and cutting edge research.