Spanish Interpreter

Evidence of education in psychosocial skills with one to two years’ experience in a health care setting preferred.

Basic understanding of medical terminology and health events desirable.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Provides interpretation coverage for Luminis Health hospitals, which can include LHDCMC and/or LHAAMC campuses.

Provides support to patients and families by greeting patients, establishing trust, soliciting and interpreting concerns expressed.

Anticipates and offers comfort measures for patients and significant others in their language and collaborates with physicians, nurses, or other Health System personnel.

Provides interpretation between patient/significant others and members of the health care team and/or Health System personnel; uses psychosocial principles to assist patients and their families; provides information and assistance as appropriate.

Manages patient/visitor concerns by actively listening to the patient/significant other or family and directly follows up on any identified needs by communicating concerns to appropriate Health System personnel.