The lead translations specialist/professional medical interpreter works with the TUHS approved translations vendor(s) to process translations requests . The lead translations specialist/professional medical interpreter facilitates linguistic and cultural communication between patients seeking health care services and providers of clinical and supportive health care services. This includes spoken and written language needed in the health care environment. The interpreter abides by the professional code of ethics. Functions in the capacity of Professional Medical Interpreter, and Translations Specialist. Functions as a Linguistic Services Coordinator as needed, under limited supervision, receives requests from providers, processes and arranges interpreter services. Triages and prioritizes scheduling requests for services according to established protocols. Deploys staff interpreters and arranges for vendor interpreters to fill requests. Coordinates interpreter assignments for TUH, Episcopal, TUP, Jeanes, Fox Chase Cancer Center, and TPI. Assists with training and coaching of new professional medical interpreters and dual role medical interpreters both in the classroom setting and in observations in clinical settings. In lieu of CT-ATA Certified Translator, a Master's Degree in Translation will be accepted.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)

Bachelors Degree (Preferred)

Experience

5 Years experience as a formally trained, tested medical interpreter (Required)

5 Years experience as a formally trained, tested translator (Required)

General Experience communicating in English and target language (Bilingual) (Required)

General Experience in healthcare (Required)

License/Certifications

CMI - Certified Medical Interpreter (Preferred)

CHI - Cert Healthcare Interpreter (Preferred)

CT-ATA - Certified Translator or MS Degree in Translation (Required)

40 hours/11:30a-7:00p

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