Job Title: Medical Interpreter

Description Employment Status:Full timeShift:Day/Evening (United States of America)Facility:1906 Belleview Ave SE - Roanoke CP01 Carilion Medical Center.
Requisition Number:R156178 Medical Interpreter (Open) How You’ll Help Transform Healthcare:

Provides accurate language interpreting services for patients to ensure effectively communication with health care providers and promote a positive patient care experience.

• Provides accurate sign language interpreting services to patients with hearing impairments. All interpretations are to be absolutely accurate and complete, without substitutions or omissions
• Maintains competency in language skills and interpretive proce
• Maintains strict confidentiality of patient information and does not disclose information outside the treating team.
• Promotes Carilion Clinics Culture of Excellence and quality service through team work, respectful communication, maintenance of a professional environment, partnership with those we serve in anticipation of patient/customer needs.

What We Require:

Education: High school diploma required.

Experience: Must be proficient in both written and spoken English and must be proficient in sign language with 1 to 2 years of experience in a healthcare setting as anmedical interpreter with proficiency in medical terminology.

Licensure, certification, and/or registration: Successful completion/certification as Medical Interpreter (by an agency which is recognized by Carilion) is required or must be obtained prior to hire. 10 Hours of continuing education required annually National Certification preferred but not required.

Other Minimum Qualifications: Excellent interpersonal skills: Ability to remain calm when dealing with difficult people and crisis situations. Interprets with highest degree of accuracy and completeness in consecutive, simultaneous and sight translation modes. Flexible to meet scheduling needs and handle often unpredictable changes.Good interpersonal, organizational, and time-management skills

Recruiter:

KATHRYN LUSHER

Recruiter Email:

kjlusher@carilionclinic.org

For more information, contact the HR Service Center at 1-800-599-2537.

Carilion Clinic is an Equal Opportunity Employer: We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, or veterans status. Carilion is a Drug-Free Workplace. For more information or for individuals with disabilities needing special assistance with our online application process contact Carilion HR Service Center at 800-599-2537, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday.

For more information on E-Verify: https://www.carilionclinic.org/eoe-e-verify-and-right-work-policies

Benefits, Pay and Well-being at Carilion Clinic

Carilion understands the importance of prioritizing your well-being to help you develop and thrive. That’s why we offer a well-rounded benefits package, and many perks and well-being resources to help you live a happy, healthy life – at work and when you’re away.

When you make your tomorrow with us, we’ll enhance your potential to realize the best in yourself. Below are benefits available to you when you join Carilion:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, & Vision Benefits
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, vested after five years (Voluntary 403B)
• Paid Time Off (accrued from day one)
• Onsite fitness studios and discounts to our Carilion Wellness centers
• Access to our health and wellness app, Virgin Pulse
• Discounts on childcare
• Continued education and training