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Administrative Support
Interpreter
The Woodlands, TX, US
We are seeking a Spanish Interpreter for our Woodlands hospital -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. In this position, you will provide interpreting and translation services as needed while presenting a positive, professional image of Texas Children’s.
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Responsibilities
• Provides oral interpreting services for Texas Children’s hospital areas including: inpatient, outpatient, day surgery and emergency center
• Provides oral interpreting of clinical and health care related discussions involving staff, patients, families and physicians
• Responds to interpreting assignments in an expedient and professional manner
• Maintains proper medical terminology vocabulary and fluency both in English and target language
• Facilitates information exchange by interpreting without editorializing and abides by a code of professional ethics
• Delivers video remote interpreting (VRI) devices to units/clinics as needed, and provides instruction on the use of the device
• Assumes on-call duties on a rotating basis
• Advises medical staff and other staff of international customs and norms to enhance better relations, respect, and cooperation via departmental meetings and occasional discussion groups.
Requirements
Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19, including any booster dose(s) of the COVID-19 vaccine recommended by the Centers for Disease Control when eligible, is required for all employees at Texas Children’s unless approved for a medical or religious exemption
• H.S. Diploma or GED Required
• Bachelor's Degree Preferred
• 2 years related healthcare experience required
• 2 years healthcare interpreter experience strongly preferred
• Medical Interpretation Certifications (CCHI, Certified Healthcare interpreter, or NBCMI) strongly preferred
• EPIC experience preferred
About Texas Children’s
Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is north Houston’s first true, free-standing pediatric hospital designed, equipped and staffed exclusively to provide care in more than 25 areas of specialty care for children and adolescents. Hospital facilities include 24 emergency center rooms, outpatient exam rooms, radiology rooms, operating rooms and acute care beds, as well as a pediatric intensive care unit (PICU).
To join our community of 14,000+ dedicated team members, visit
texaschildrenspeople.org for career opportunities. You can also learn more about our amazing culture at
infinitepassion.org.
Texas Children’s is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All applicants and employees are considered and evaluated for positions at Texas Children's without regard to mental or physical disability, race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, genetic information, military or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status or any other protected Federal, State/Province or Local status unrelated to the performance of the work involved.
