Spanish Medical Interpreter II
84707BR
Patient Services-Interpreter Services
Status
Full-Time
Standard Hours per Week
40
Job Category
Clinical,
Regular, Temporary, Per Diem
Regular
Pay Range
$23.69-$37.90 Hourly
Office/Site Location
Boston
Remote Eligibility
Onsite Only
Job Posting Description
At Boston Children’s Hospital, the quality of our care – and our inclusive hospital working environment – lies in the diversity of our people. With patients from local communities and 160 countries around the world, we’re committed to reflecting the spectrum of their cultures, while opening doors of opportunity for our team. Here, different talents pursue common goals. Voices are heard and ideas are shared. Join us, and discover how your unique contributions can change lives. Yours included.
This Spanish Medical Interpreter provides oral and written translation services for non‑English speaking patients and families throughout the Hospital. Provides on‑call intake coverage on a rotating basis. Participates in department and organization projects related to interpreting.
The Interpreter Services team is seeking a passionate Spanish Medical Interpreter on a full time basis. This individual will be located at the main hospital in Boston. This position requires some evenings shifts.
Full time schedule: Three day shifts (including Sundays) and two evenings shifts per week.
Key Responsibilities:
- Provide in-person and video interpreting for patients and families with limited English proficiency during interactions with care providers and hospital staff.
- Sight translates medical forms and instructions in the presence of the provider, following departmental protocols.
- Bridge cultural gaps by recognizing and facilitating communication around cultural differences between families and healthcare providers.
- Offer general, non-technical information to help patients navigate the healthcare system and assists with scheduling appointments and translating hospital literature as needed.
- Apply critical thinking, communication, and linguistic skills to support patient care, drawing on both formal training and real-world experience.
- Maintain professional competency through self-study, conferences, and continuing education, while abiding by the professional code of ethics and standards of practice.
- Comply with hospital policies and administrative requirements, including accurate participation in data collection processes.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
- A High School diploma / GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Experience:
- A minimum of 2 years of medical interpreting experience is required.
- Written and verbal fluency in English and Spanish is required.
- The ability to interpret in person at our Boston location.
Certifications:
- Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is required (typically a 60+ hour course).
- A National Certification in Medical Interpreting is strongly preferred.
The posted pay range is Boston Children’s reasonable and good-faith expectation for this pay at the time of posting.
Any base pay offer provided depends on skills, experience, education, certifications, and a variety of other job-related factors. Base pay is one part of a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible schedules, affordable health, vision and dental insurance, child care and student loan subsidies, generous levels of time off, 403(b) Retirement Savings plan, Pension, Tuition and certain License and Certification Reimbursement, cell phone plan discounts and discounted rates on T-passes. Experience the benefits of passion and teamwork.
Boston Children’s Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, ethnicity, age, disability, military or veteran status or any other classification protected by law in hiring, promotion, compensation and other terms and conditions of employment. Boston Children’s Hospital collects and maintains information regarding gender, race, and ethnicity for equal opportunity compliance purposes. Boston Children’s Hospital also is subject to various government recordkeeping and reporting requirements for the administration of civil rights laws and regulations.
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