Children's National Medical Center
Medical Interpreter -Korean/English - PRN- Washington DC - On site
Children's National Medical Center, Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
Job Description - Medical Interpreter - Urdu/English - PRN (As Needed) - Washington DC - On site (240001RP)
Overview
Medical Interpreter - Urdu/English - PRN (As Needed) - Washington DC - On site - (240001RP) Description
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/Urdu 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 and 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. 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. Keep and organize 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. Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior. Partner with all team members to achieve goals. Be receptive to others\' ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
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. Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Attend carefully to important details by practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance. Location and Job 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 : Position Status: PRN (Regular) - O Shift: Variable Work Schedule: Variable Job Posting
Sep 2, 2025, 11:53:50 AM Full-Time Salary Range
45614.4 - 76024 Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency: Children\'s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here and the pay transparency policy is available here. The policy also notes a drug-free workplace policy; recreational and prescribed marijuana may be restricted in accordance with policy.
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Medical Interpreter - Urdu/English - PRN (As Needed) - Washington DC - On site - (240001RP) Description
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/Urdu 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 and 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. 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. Keep and organize 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. Organizational Accountabilities
Anticipate and respond to customer needs; follow up until needs are met. Teamwork/Communication
Demonstrate collaborative and respectful behavior. Partner with all team members to achieve goals. Be receptive to others\' ideas and opinions. Performance Improvement/Problem-solving
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. Safety
Speak up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance. Continuously validate and verify information needed for decision making or documentation. Stop in the face of uncertainty and take time to resolve the situation. Demonstrate accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication. Actively promote safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers. Attend carefully to important details by practicing Stop, Think, Act and Review to self-check behavior and performance. Location and Job 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 : Position Status: PRN (Regular) - O Shift: Variable Work Schedule: Variable Job Posting
Sep 2, 2025, 11:53:50 AM Full-Time Salary Range
45614.4 - 76024 Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency: Children\'s National Hospital is an equal opportunity employer that evaluates qualified applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, marital status, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other characteristics protected by law. The “Know Your Rights” poster is available here and the pay transparency policy is available here. The policy also notes a drug-free workplace policy; recreational and prescribed marijuana may be restricted in accordance with policy.
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