The Oncology Medical Interpreter I provide interpreting services to Limited English Proficiency patients and Moffitt Cancer Center providers during clinical and non-clinical encounters selecting the appropriate interpreting mode to the encounter. The Oncology Medical Interpreter I render meaning in a confidential, accurate, complete, and impartial way while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards, treating parties with respect, and acting in a professional and ethical manner.

• High School Diploma/GED

• Associate’s Degree: field of Study: 4o hours medical interpreter training.
• Licensure / Certification: (One of the following) CHI, CMI, RID, court interpreting

• Minimum of two years of experience in professional interpreting (Healthcare, legal or other related in both remote [over the phone, video or RSI] or in-person modalities).
• Preferred:
  • Two years of experience as an in-person medical interpreting in a hospital setting.

• Preferred: 
  • Medical interpreting coursework (minimum required 40 hours from a reputable organization) or medical interpreting certificate.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy, medical diagnostic procedures, diseases, treatments, major body systems, etc. in the working languages.
  • Basic knowledge of the IMIA, CHIA, RID, and/or NCIHC Code of Ethics and standards of practice. Basic knowledge of the dynamics involved in a triadic encounter.
  • Basic knowledge of modes of interpreting and ability to select the correct one in the particular situation.
  • Basic knowledge of specialized medical vocabulary and oncology in the working language pairs.
  • Verbal proficiency in English and the spoken or signed target language(s); ability to understand readily and completely what others convey in the source language; ability to speak and be readily understood in both languages. Written competence in both English and the target spoken language(s). Basic sight translation skills
  • Basic knowledge of all professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and diligent application in daily practice.