St Joseph Regional
Location: US:PA:Reading
Work Type: PRN
FTE: 0.001
Shift: Varied
Hours: Varied Hours
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
This position will provide interpreter services for patients, families, staff, visitors, physicians, and others regarding consents, medical treatments, discharges, instructions, and other concerns as needed. Also responsible for the process of identifying, prioritizing, and completing translation of documents from English/Spanish, Spanish/English. May also facilitate the translation of documents in other languages as well. Other duties include assisting the supervisor in problem-solving with patient and family communication needs and proactively identifying opportunities for improving services to our limited or non-English speaking patient and family population.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATION(S):
High School Diploma or Equivalent required.
Knowledge of Medical Terminology required.
Must be able to clearly communicate instructions, questions, and answers in both English and target language based on the patient, family member, or employees preferred language
PREFERRED QUALIFICATION(S):
Associate or Bachelor Degree in a Social Science field or Language highly preferred.
Prior experience in medical interpretation and translation highly preferred.
Successful completion of a nationally recognized certification process and American Translators Association (ATA) certification highly preferred (but not required) at the time of hire.
This job description is a general outline of duties performed and is not to be misconstrued as encompassing all duties performed within the position. All individuals (including current employees) selected for a position will undergo a background check appropriate for the position's responsibilities.
Penn State Health is fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is unapologetically expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, veteran status, and family medical or genetic information. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please call 717-531-8440 between the hours of 7:30 AM and 4:30 PM, Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday, email [email protected] or download our Accommodation Instructions for Job Applicants PDF for more detailed steps for assistance.