Children's Nebraska
Spanish Interpreter-Translator I / Interpreting Services
Children's Nebraska, Omaha, Nebraska, us, 68197
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Spanish Interpreter-Translator I / Interpreting Services
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Children's Nebraska .
Schedule:
Varied - 40 hrs.
At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full‑service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.
Job Description A Brief Overview Provides language interpretation and translation services for the organization’s non‑English patients, family members, staff, and physicians.
Essential Functions
Interprets on‑site for non‑English speaking patients and families during encounters in the hospital or clinics with physicians, nurses, staff members, and possibly outside agencies. These encounters include hospital admissions, hospital discharges, clinic visits, surgeries, diagnostics, and emergency department visits.
Displays cultural sensitivity, awareness and respect to all parties involved to create conditions of mutual trust.
Prioritizes requests appropriately.
Documents encounters (admission, discharge, consents, clinic appointment) manually or electronically.
Translates basic written patient discharge instructions as appropriate.
Interprets by phone for pre‑op orders, test results, clinic appointments, nursing triage calls, and other information as needed.
Coordinates with supervisor or scheduler regarding specific patient/family communication and scheduling needs.
Maintains regular attendance at work.
Meets physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.
Educates staff and parents about the role of interpreters through formal training (inpatient teaching rounds, grand rounds, nursing orientation, and departmental staff meetings) and informal continuous teaching opportunities.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university related to languages, communication, or health care field (Preferred).
Experience Qualifications
Equivalent work experience may substitute for education.
Minimum 6 months experience or training in a health care setting and/or in interpreting (Required).
Formal medical interpreter training (Preferred).
Skills And Abilities
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and language pair. (High proficiency)
Ability to interact with a variety of families and health care professionals. (High proficiency)
Mastery of medical and colloquial terminology in both languages. (High proficiency)
Skill in typing and computer word processing. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to respond to a variety of demands in a professional manner, including prioritizing multiple requests. (High proficiency)
Spanish proficiency as tested by ALTA, score 9 or higher (High proficiency).
Licenses and Certifications
Current and valid certifications as a Certified Medical Interpreter or Certified Healthcare Interpreter (Preferred).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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Spanish Interpreter-Translator I / Interpreting Services
role at
Children's Nebraska .
Schedule:
Varied - 40 hrs.
At Children’s Nebraska, our mission is to improve the life of every child through exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. As the state’s only full‑service pediatric healthcare center, we provide comprehensive, holistic care to patients and families—from primary and specialty care to behavioral health services and everything in between. Dedicated to a People First culture, we foster an environment with joy, belonging, wellbeing, learning and growth. Turn your passion into purpose and make a difference where it matters most.
Job Description A Brief Overview Provides language interpretation and translation services for the organization’s non‑English patients, family members, staff, and physicians.
Essential Functions
Interprets on‑site for non‑English speaking patients and families during encounters in the hospital or clinics with physicians, nurses, staff members, and possibly outside agencies. These encounters include hospital admissions, hospital discharges, clinic visits, surgeries, diagnostics, and emergency department visits.
Displays cultural sensitivity, awareness and respect to all parties involved to create conditions of mutual trust.
Prioritizes requests appropriately.
Documents encounters (admission, discharge, consents, clinic appointment) manually or electronically.
Translates basic written patient discharge instructions as appropriate.
Interprets by phone for pre‑op orders, test results, clinic appointments, nursing triage calls, and other information as needed.
Coordinates with supervisor or scheduler regarding specific patient/family communication and scheduling needs.
Maintains regular attendance at work.
Meets physical requirements as described in the Physical Requirements section.
Educates staff and parents about the role of interpreters through formal training (inpatient teaching rounds, grand rounds, nursing orientation, and departmental staff meetings) and informal continuous teaching opportunities.
Education Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university related to languages, communication, or health care field (Preferred).
Experience Qualifications
Equivalent work experience may substitute for education.
Minimum 6 months experience or training in a health care setting and/or in interpreting (Required).
Formal medical interpreter training (Preferred).
Skills And Abilities
Fluency in speaking, reading, and writing English and language pair. (High proficiency)
Ability to interact with a variety of families and health care professionals. (High proficiency)
Mastery of medical and colloquial terminology in both languages. (High proficiency)
Skill in typing and computer word processing. (Medium proficiency)
Ability to respond to a variety of demands in a professional manner, including prioritizing multiple requests. (High proficiency)
Spanish proficiency as tested by ALTA, score 9 or higher (High proficiency).
Licenses and Certifications
Current and valid certifications as a Certified Medical Interpreter or Certified Healthcare Interpreter (Preferred).
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Full‑time
Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing
Industries Hospitals and Health Care
Children’s is an equal opportunity employer, embracing and valuing the unique strengths and differences of people. We cultivate an inclusive environment of respect and trust where we all belong. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, age, gender identity, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.
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