Interpreter/Cultural Mediator- 40 hrs

Job description

The Interpreter/Cultural Mediator provides Spanish/English interpretation between patients/families and hospital service providers. This position coordinates the system of interpretation requests, arranges coverage of those requests and maintains data on interpretation needs. The Interpreter/Cultural Mediator assists hospital staff to develop cultural competency in working with Latino populations. - Spanish speaking patients and families and hospital providers. - Conduct patient/family interactions with respect for differing culture, beliefs and levels of understanding. - Maintain efficient and accurate system of logging and filling requests for interpretation for all Spanish speaking only patients. - Monitor written translation needs and verbal interpretation needs to develop effective ways to meet those needs. - Provide accurate written translation for all documents translated to Spanish. - Identify opportunities to improve patient care and maintain quality improvement data. - Assist hospital providers with their understanding and respect for cultural differences through informal and formal training. - Mediate cultural issues for staff and families. - Demonstrates knowledge of th...