What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter position at Lawrence General Hospital Health System?
Join us at Holy Family Hospital As the Interpreter, you will serve as a medical interpreter for patients and staff and support the operations of the department in consecutive, simultaneous or sight translation mode. Relays medical information between speakers of two different languages in compliance with all office and hospital policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, passing performance of competencies listed in the IMIA Standards of Practice, and the Code of Ethics. Understands and abides by all published Standards of Practice and Codes of Ethics for Medical Interpreters. Qualifications: Fluency in English and one or more foreign languages, both oral and written. High level of customer service and a positive approach. Knowledge of computer systems. Proof of medical interpreter training - minimum of 40 hours. Bachelor#s degree or equivalent# preferred. 1 year of experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter with strong medical vocabulary preferred. National Board Certification for spoken language interpreters, see www.certifiedmedicalinterpreters.org) preferred within 6 months of target language test availability. Not many healthcare professionals have the opportunity to build a career with a great job and robust benefits while also caring for friends, family and neighbors. You can when you work at Holy Family Hospital in Methuen and Haverhill.# Our two campuses in Methuen and Haverhill have a total of 320 beds, and we are a full-service, acute care hospital offering comprehensive inpatient medical/surgical units, outpatient care, and 24/7 emergency services. We have three behavioral health units: cardiac telemetry, and critical care service lines. Our Haverhill campus offers all private rooms, and our Methuen campus offers a new state-of-the-art catheterization suite and Joint Center of Excellence, named as a Blue Cross Blue Shield Blue Distinction Center for Knee and Hip Replacement.
Employment Type: 32 hours
Shift: 7:00am - 3:30pm
Hours: days
