Senior Interpreter
Company: Ascension Health
Location: Austin
Posted on: January 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Details
+ Department: Mission Integration
+ Schedule: Part- time 24 hours. Must be able to commit to a weekly
Rotating Schedule (8-hour shifts), including holidays and weekends.
The schedule will fall between 6 am-12 am
+ Facility: Chevy Chase Bldg
+ Location: Austin, TX
Benefits
Paid time off (PTO)Various health insurance options & wellness
plansRetirement benefits including employer match plansLong-term &
short-term disabilityEmployee assistance programs (EAP)Parental
leave & adoption assistanceTuition reimbursementWays to give back
to your community*Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility
can vary by position, exclusions may apply for some roles (for
example: PRN, Short-Term Option, etc.). Connect with your Talent
Advisor today for additional specifics.
Responsibilities
Act as a liaison between English and non-English speaking and/or
hearing guests, staff and patients by providing interpreter
services. Provide support and serve as a resource for other
interpreters.
+ Listen to, comprehend and translate oral or written
communications from English to another language and vice versa.
+ Translate medical terminology, including anatomy, prescriptions
and procedures accurately.
+ 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.
+ Provide skilled interpretation services for patients in
preparation for procedures, locations and other general
information. Act as liaison between medical staff and
patient/visitors to meet patient staff and visitor needs.
Requirements
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
+ Interpreter preferred.
Education:
+ High school diploma/GED with 2 years of experience, or
Associate's degree, or Technical degree required.
Additional Preferences
+ Bilingual with Full proficiency in English and Spanish
+ Skilled in speaking, reading, and writing in both English and
Spanish fluently
+ Knowledge of medical terminology
+ Uses accurate medical and general/colloquial terminology for
patient, care team, physicians, family, etc
+ Follows the standards of ethics for a Medical Interpreter
+ Experience in Oral Medical Interpretation and Written Medical
translation of documents
+ Experience interpreting through phone, video, and in-person.
+ Skill in typing and word processing (Google Suite), and other
computer software systems used in healthcare
Why Join Our Team
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 150,000 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 regarding your EEO rights, view the EEO is
the Law (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) poster.
Pay Non-Discrimination Notice
(https://www.dol.gov/sites/dolgov/files/ofccp/pdf/pay-transp\_%20English\_formattedESQA508c.pdf)
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.
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