Medical Interpreter (Swahili/French)

Building Name: UVMMC - Medical Center - Main Campus Location Address: 111 Colchester Avenue, Burlington Vermont Regular Department: UVMHN-Language Access Per Diem (position has no committed hours and is not benefit eligible) Standard Hours: 0 Biweekly Scheduled Hours: Shift: Variable Primary Shift: - Weekend Needs: As Scheduled Salary Range: Min $25.04 Mid $30.76 Max $36.48 Recruiter: Jaclyn Kimak Join our Language Access Services team at UVM Health to help ensure equitable, high-quality care for all patients. Per Diem Medical Interpreters provide accurate and impartial interpretation between healthcare providers and patients whose preferred language is not English. This flexible role supports patient safety, dignity, and understanding across diverse medical settings. Key Responsibilities: Provide professional interpretation in English/French-Swahili across all medical specialties and settings. Ensure accuracy, impartiality, and confidentiality in every encounter. Collaborate with the Language Access Services team on initiatives such as training, education, documentation, and community engagement. Uphold ethical standards and promote culturally responsive care. Education & Certification: Required: Completion of at least 60 hours of medical interpreter training (national certification preferred). Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in any field; language or healthcare-related studies are a plus. Qualifications: Strong understanding of the National Standards for Healthcare Interpreting and commitment to best practices. Ability to work independently and adapt to a dynamic schedule across multiple care sites. Proficiency in complex medical terminology in both working languages. Professional, respectful communication style and dedication to patient-centered care. Work Schedule: This is a Per Diem position with flexible scheduling based on departmental needs. Interpreters may accept assignments as available and can continue working with other local agencies outside of UVM Health commitments. Work Location: UVM Health sites in the Burlington area, including UVM Medical Center, Fanny Allen, and others. This is a bargaining union position. About Us The University of Vermont Medical Center is committed to being a national model for the delivery of high quality academic health care for a rural region. The University of Vermont Medical Center will continue to ensure that individuals are employed, and that employees are treated during candidacy and employment, without regard to their sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law in all employment practices as follows: Employment decisions at The University of Vermont Medical Center are based on legitimate job related criteria. All personnel actions or programs that affect qualified individuals, such as employment, upgrading, demotion, transfer, recruitment, advertising, termination, rate of pay or other forms of compensation, and selection for training, are made without discrimination based upon the individual’s sex, gender identity or expression, ancestry, place of birth, HIV status, marital status, age, language, socioeconomic status, sexual orientation, race, color, religious creed, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status or obligation for service in the armed forces, or any other characteristic protected by law. UVMHealth.org/MedCenter The UVM Medical Center Blog EEO is the law.

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