Spanish Medical Interpreter - Ascension
Austin, TX 78752-1227
About the Job
- Department: Mission Integration 002
- Schedule: 6am - 12am Monday through Sunday. Rotating schedules
- Hospital: Chevy Chase Bldg
- Location: Austin, TX 78752
Act as a liaison between English and non-English speaking and/or hearing guests, staff and patients
by providing interpreter services.
- Listen to, comprehends and translates oral or written communications from English to another language and vice versa.
- Translate basic to intermediate communication.
- Comply with all privacy and confidentiality policies when communicating patient information.
- Develop translated forms and educational materials for non-English speaking and/or hearing populations.
- Assist in the orientation and onboarding of new members of the network language services team.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
- Certified Interpreter credentialed from the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters preferred.
- Certified Interpreter credentialed from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) preferred.
- Translator credentialed from the American Translators Association.
Education:
- High School diploma equivalency with 2 years of cumulative experience OR Associate's
degree/Technical degree OR 4 years of applicable cumulative job specific experience required.
- Skilled in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and Spanish fluently
Intermediate to advanced knowledge of medical terminology and medical procedures.
- Uses medical terminology to accurately interpret medical and health care information and/or instructions from physicians, nurses or other health care staff to Spanish speaking patients and family in consecutive or simultaneous mode.
Ascension Seton, based in Austin, Texas, has provided thousands of associates and caregivers a rewarding career in healthcare since 1902. Ascension Seton operates more than 100 clinical locations in Central Texas and four teaching hospitals, including Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas and Dell Children's Medical Center. Join us and create a career path you will love.
Ascension is a leading non-profit, faith-based national health system made up of over 134,000 associates and 2,600 sites of care, including more than 140 hospitals and 40 senior living communities in 19 states.
Our Mission, Vision and Values encompass everything we do at Ascension. Every associate is empowered to give back, volunteer and make a positive impact in their community. Ascension careers are more than jobs; they are opportunities to enhance your life and the lives of the people around you.
Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:Ascension will provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all associates and applicants for employment regardless of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, gender, sexual orientation, gender identification or expression, age, disability, marital status, amnesty, genetic information, carrier status or any other legally protected status or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.
For further information, view the EEO Know Your Rights (English) poster or EEO Know Your Rights (Spanish) poster.
As a military friendly organization, Ascension promotes career flexibility and offers many benefits to help support the well-being of our military families, spouses, veterans and reservists. Our associates are empowered to apply their military experience and unique perspective to their civilian career with Ascension.
Please note that Ascension will make an offer of employment only to individuals who have applied for a position using our official application. Be on alert for possible fraudulent offers of employment. Ascension will not solicit money or banking information from applicants.
This Ministry does not participate in E-Verify and therefore cannot employ STEM OPT candidates.
Benefits:Paid time off (PTO)
Various health insurance options & wellness plans
Retirement benefits including employer match plans
Long-term & short-term disability
Employee assistance programs (EAP)
Parental leave & adoption assistance
Tuition reimbursement
Ways to give back to your community
*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for example: Travel, PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Actual compensation offer will vary based upon role, education, experience, location, and qualifications. Connect with your Talent Advisor for additional specifics.
