Children's National Medical Center
Medical Interpreter -Spanish/English -Full time- On Site - DC
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Overview
The Medical Interpreter will provide language interpretation services to patients, families and staff in critical, acute, or chronic medical situations as needed. The 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 Bilingual language skills; Fluency in English and Spanish; Highly proficient in medical terminology
Required Licenses and Certifications Successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Assessment, or equivalent, provided by CNH. 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course Completion (must have proof of certificate from a reputable training institution). (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Eliminates language barriers to patient care – facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff
Interpret directly and accurately, without omissions, additions or interference with communication
Manage assignments independently without close supervision
Set limits appropriately; maintain professional boundaries as interpreter; maintain patient, family and staff rights to confidentiality and privacy
Maintain professional role and sensitivity during critical medical and/or psychosocial situations; respect all parties in their discussion and their individual roles
Abide by Interpreter Code of Ethics
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication
Provide sight translation of patient care related documents
Provide document translation of a limited list of patient related materials
Promote Appropriate Utilization of Interpretation Services by Staff
Educate staff in use of interpreter and available interpretation services
Communicate with staff about staff needs and patient/family needs
Work closely, interdepartmentally, provide recommendations by communicating information as requested and directed by medical provider/critical staff
Partner with program staff to share best practices and to ensure cultural and linguistic requirements are met
Advocate for patients/families with staff to facilitate continuity of care
Provide sound recommendations to departmental leadership to ensure adequate services to non-English speaking patients and families
Contributes to a Well-Organized Program
Help to ensure interpretation assignments are coordinated accurately, effectively and efficiently
Maintain schedules and required logs/tracking system in order to track project progress and productivity
Keep and organize interpretation requests and reports
Accurately document interpretation assignments in all systems and databases used and required by the program
Facilitate the distribution, coordination, and assignment of day-to-day activities among fellow division staff and under the guidance of the division leadership
The individual in this role may assume additional job duties beyond those outlined in this job description
Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others\' ideas and opinions
Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make appropriate decisions using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently; search for less costly ways of doing things
Promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers; speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation; attend carefully to important details
Practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance
Location and Work Details Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, 20010
Job : Administrative Support / Customer Service
Organization : Patient Services
Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Shift : Day
Work Schedule : 40 Hours (8:00am-4:30pm)
Job Posting : Sep 19, 2025, 7:47:46 PM
Full-Time Salary Range : 45614.4 - 76024
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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 Bilingual language skills; Fluency in English and Spanish; Highly proficient in medical terminology
Required Licenses and Certifications Successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Assessment, or equivalent, provided by CNH. 40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course Completion (must have proof of certificate from a reputable training institution). (Required)
Functional Accountabilities
Eliminates language barriers to patient care – facilitate communication among patients, families, and staff
Interpret directly and accurately, without omissions, additions or interference with communication
Manage assignments independently without close supervision
Set limits appropriately; maintain professional boundaries as interpreter; maintain patient, family and staff rights to confidentiality and privacy
Maintain professional role and sensitivity during critical medical and/or psychosocial situations; respect all parties in their discussion and their individual roles
Abide by Interpreter Code of Ethics
Demonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communication
Provide sight translation of patient care related documents
Provide document translation of a limited list of patient related materials
Promote Appropriate Utilization of Interpretation Services by Staff
Educate staff in use of interpreter and available interpretation services
Communicate with staff about staff needs and patient/family needs
Work closely, interdepartmentally, provide recommendations by communicating information as requested and directed by medical provider/critical staff
Partner with program staff to share best practices and to ensure cultural and linguistic requirements are met
Advocate for patients/families with staff to facilitate continuity of care
Provide sound recommendations to departmental leadership to ensure adequate services to non-English speaking patients and families
Contributes to a Well-Organized Program
Help to ensure interpretation assignments are coordinated accurately, effectively and efficiently
Maintain schedules and required logs/tracking system in order to track project progress and productivity
Keep and organize interpretation requests and reports
Accurately document interpretation assignments in all systems and databases used and required by the program
Facilitate the distribution, coordination, and assignment of day-to-day activities among fellow division staff and under the guidance of the division leadership
The individual in this role may assume additional job duties beyond those outlined in this job description
Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior; partner with all team members to achieve goals; receptive to others\' ideas and opinions
Contribute to a positive work environment; demonstrate flexibility and willingness to change
Identify opportunities to improve clinical and administrative processes; make appropriate decisions using sound judgment
Use resources efficiently; search for less costly ways of doing things
Promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers; speak up when team members exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation; attend carefully to important details
Practice Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance
Location and Work Details Primary Location : District of Columbia-Washington
Work Locations : CN Hospital (Main Campus); 111 Michigan Avenue NW, Washington, 20010
Job : Administrative Support / Customer Service
Organization : Patient Services
Position Status : R (Regular) - FT - Full-Time
Shift : Day
Work Schedule : 40 Hours (8:00am-4:30pm)
Job Posting : Sep 19, 2025, 7:47:46 PM
Full-Time Salary Range : 45614.4 - 76024
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