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Houston Methodist is Hiring a Language Interpreter Near Houston, TX
At Houston Methodist, the Language Interpreter position is responsible for serving as an interpreter for domestic non-English speaking patients at Houston Methodist, negotiating the meaning of words and ideas that do not have equivalence in the other language. The Language Interpreter position provides an effective management of the flow of communication between patient and medical staff and may require considerable experience, skill and knowledge of organization's policies and practices, demonstrating an understanding of the connection between the language and the culture of the speakers of the language.
- Interprets, audible or physical, stated instructions such as informed consent, discharge instructions and medications instructions, and explained by health care providers.
- Utilizes proper positioning, gaze, and intervention strategies.
- Identifies potential customer problems and resolves patient and visitor interpreter issues with the highest level of customer service, professionalism and compassion. Provides an effective management of the flow of communication between patient and medical staff.
- Conducts self in a manner that is congruent with cultural diversity, equity and inclusion principles. Recommends initiatives to improve department scores for employee engagement.
- Provides interpretation services for domestic, non-English speaking patients throughout the hospital and physicians' offices.
- Negotiates the meaning of words and ideas that do not have equivalence in the other language, (culturally bound terms such as idioms, sayings, slang and some technical terminology). Accurately utilizes the difference between true and false cognates (words in different languages that are or appear to be related in meaning).
- Contributes towards improvement of hospital scores for patient satisfaction.
- Directs problem definition and resolution activities, following managerial review, as appropriate. Follows up on action items to ensure completion of assignments, ensuring all deadlines are met.
- Protects patient and family privacy rights and maintains confidentiality of patient records, as well as protects the integrity of privileged information.
- Participates in department quality improvement processes. Contributes towards improving department/practice quality and safety scores.
- Provides appropriate documentation/tracking system for each domestic non-English speaking patient. Uses sound judgement and fiscal responsibility, as appropriate.
- Self-motivated to independently manage time effectively and prioritize daily tasks, minimizing incidental overtime. Utilizes time efficiently and helps other team members.
- Patriciates in innovative solutions for process improvement to make processes work better for patients, visitors, and department.
- Seeks continuous professional development opportunities. Completes and updates the My Development Plan on an on-going basis. Ensures own career discussions occur with appropriate management.
- Bachelor's degree or four years of interpreter experience in a medical setting in lieu of degree (in addition to the minimum experience requirements listed below)
- None
Job Summary
Full Time
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
$55k-74k (estimate)
04/10/2024
05/11/2024
houstonmethodist.org
CYPRESS, TX
7,500 - 15,000
2010
GABRIELA NICOLA
$5B - $10B
Ambulatory Healthcare Services
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