Medical Interpreter jobs in Cedar Rapids, IA
Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Sign Language Interpreter
- Cedar Rapids Community School District
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Rapids, IA
FULL_TIME
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Overview:
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:- Interpret using Signing Exact English II to translate verbal and written educational information or instructions.
- Accompany students to regular classes and serve as the interpreter
- Instruct students individually or in groups in accordance with prescribed learning objectives under the supervision of professional staff.
- Assist teacher with supervision responsibilities
- Assist students with behavior as needed
- Regular attendance
- Attend work as scheduled and arrive on time fully prepared to begin work. Follow established building/department procedures if there is a need to arrive late, be absent or leave the workplace
- Other duties as assigned
- Seven (7) hours per day
- Nine (9) months per year
Qualification:
PREPARATION, EXPERIENCE, SKILLS- Licensed State of Iowa Hearing Impaired Interpreter REQUIRED
- Bilingual, if possible
- Enjoy working with young people
- Ability to work well with others
- Signing skills required
- Good oral and written communication skills
- Ability to work independently
- Flexibility in working with classroom teachers
- Regular attendance
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation(s) may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:
Licensed State of Iowa Hearing Impaired Interpreter required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle and/or feel objects, tools or controls; talk and hear. The employee frequently must squat, stoop or kneel, reach above the head and forward 0 -24 inches and on occasion up to 36 inches. The employee continuously uses hand strength to grasp items. The employee will frequently bend or twist at the neck and trunk more than the average person while performing the duties of this job. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 0 - 12 feet and occasionally up to 20 feet, such as curriculum materials, desks, chairs, and boxes. The employee will sometimes push/pull items such as tables and carts. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision and the ability to adjust focus while supervising students and working with computers, written materials, reports, assessment data, etc.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made too enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet. The position requires the commitment of professional working hours that may require the employee to extend beyond a typical 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. workday. The employee will frequently work in different areas of the classroom including in/at desks, on or near the floor, standing, in movement while supervising indoor and outdoor activities, etc. The employee will usually work in indoor temperatures but will work outdoors when supervising students outside of the classroom.
The information contained in this job description is in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (A.D.A) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed for this position. Additional duties are performed by the individual holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.
The Cedar Rapids Community School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The district does not discriminate on the basis of race, creed, color, gender, national origin, religion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, or disability.
Federal law obligates an employer to provide reasonable accommodation(s) for the known disabilities of applicants, unless doing so would pose an undue hardship on the employer. If you or someone you know requires accommodation in the hiring process, contact the Executive Director of Human Resources, at 319-558-2421.
Salary and Benefit:
Salary: Hourly
Benefit: Standard employee benefit
Salary range: $26.21 hourly rate
- 1 Month Ago
Substitute Interpreter - Spanish
- Western Dubuque Community Schools
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Farley, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: Substitute Spanish Interpreters are needed district-wide to assist Spanish speaking student/s with classroom activities and work, including homework, when one of our Spanish Interpreter e...
- 1 Month Ago
Substitute Interpreter - Spanish
- Western Dubuque Community School District
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Farley, IA
FULL_TIME
- Job Summary: Substitute Spanish Interpreters are needed district-wide to assist Spanish speaking student/s with classroom activities and work, including homework, when one of our Spanish Interpreter e...
- 22 Days Ago
Medical Director
- Theoria Medical
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Washington, IA
FULL_TIME
- *****APPLY TODAY***** Company Overview Theoria Medical is a comprehensive medical group and technology company dedicated to serving patients across the care continuum with an emphasis on post-acute ca...
- 1 Month Ago
Medical Technologist/Medical Lab Tech - Evenings & Weekends
- Medical Associates
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Dubuque, IA
FULL_TIME
- Medical Associates Clinic is hiring a full or part Medical Laboratory Technologist or Medical Laboratory Scientist to join our Laboratory department!Schedule: Weekend position with full or part time o...
- 4 Days Ago
Medical Device Sales
- Zynex Medical
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Rapids, IA
FULL_TIME
- Zynex Medical is hiring for our Medical Device Sales team!About Zynex Medical:Since 1996, Zynex Medical has been an innovative medical technology company specializing in the manufacture and sale of no...
- 5 Days Ago
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Ophthalmic Photographer II (CRA or non CRA certified) - Main Campus
- University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA
- The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics Department of Ophthalmology and Visual Sciences is seeking a 100% Ophthalmi...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Mestek, Inc.
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- This position will be responsible for mechanical design efforts related to new product development, existing product imp...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Part Time Sales Associate
- General Nutrition Centers
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Marion, IA
- Company Description As the global leader in health and wellness innovation since 1935, GNC motivates people to reach the...
- 4/18/2024 12:00:00 AM
Clinical/HC Research Associate - ICTS Research Coordinator Core
- University of Iowa
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Iowa City, IA
- The University of Iowa Institute for Clinical and Translational Science (ICTS) Research Coordinator Core is seeking a cl...
- 4/16/2024 12:00:00 AM
CMA, LPN or RN - Multi-Specialty Clinic
- UnityPoint Health
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- Overview: Specialty Nurse: CMA, LPN or RN $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Multi-Specialty Clinic Monday- Friday, Daytime FTBN, 40 H...
- 4/15/2024 12:00:00 AM
Senior Mechanical Engineer
- Mestek Machinery, Inc
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- This position will be responsible for mechanical design efforts related to new product development, existing product imp...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Mid Level MECHANICAL ENGINEER
- Mestek Machinery, Inc
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- Job Description Responsible for performing routine engineering work and for occasionally handling minor engineering proj...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
Travel Echo Technician - $3,042 per week
- Hiring Now!
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Cedar Rapids, IA
- MedPro Healthcare Allied Staffing is seeking a travel Echo Technician for a travel job in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. Job Descri...
- 4/14/2024 12:00:00 AM
About Cedar Rapids, Iowa
The city is divided into four quadrants, used in addressing. 1st Avenue (U.S. Route 151 Business) divides the north and south sides of the city, and the Cedar River divides east and west. Mays Island, in the middle of the river, is the only area of the city where addresses have no quadrant. Areas outside the city limits that have a Cedar Rapids mailing address do not use the quadrants either.
Except in the downtown area, 1st Avenue and the Cedar River tend to run diagonally instead of along the cardinal directions. Due to the curving of 1st Avenue, there are some areas in western Cedar Rapids ...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$42,910 to $53,330
Cedar Rapids, Iowa area prices
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