Children's National Hospital is Hiring a Medical Interpreter -Farsi/English - PRN (As Needed) - Washington DC - On site Near Washington, DC
The Medical Interpreter will provide language interpretation services to patients, families and staff in critical, acute,
or chronic medical situations as needed. The Medical Interpreter will provide services in person, telephonically or via video remote to assist patients and families in their interactions throughout the hospital. Qualifications: Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience. (Required) Minimum Work Experience 1 year Experience as 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/Farsi Medical Interpreter Understands medical terminology. Functional Accountabilities Patient Care
Facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff.
Interpret directly and accurately, without omissions, addition 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 privacy .
Translate quickly and accurately patient-specific discharge instructions, physician and nursing instructions, and care instructions.
Staff Interpretation Services
Educate staff in use of interpreter and available interpretation services.
Communicate with staff about staff needs and patient/family needs.
Set appropriate limits.
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
Keeping and organizing 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