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)
Medical interpreters provide medical translation services to non-English speakers. They help patients communicate with medical staff, doctors, and nurses. Medical interpreters work for many types of medical facilities like physician offices, nursing homes, rehabilitation facilities, and mental health clinics. Some are employed by interpretation agencies, while others operate their own interpretation businesses. Work is typically done in a clinical setting, but some interpreters work in a home-care environment. This position often requires employees to work outside of regular working hours due to the nature of the medical field.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $8.00 - $16.00 per hour
Expected hours: No less than 20 per week
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Work Location: In person
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