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Spanish interpreter

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University of Rochester

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United States of America , Rochester

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Salary:

21.36 - 29.90 USD / Hour

Job Description:

The Spanish interpreter provides interpreting services for all clinical and professional University of Rochester Medical Center staff, patients and family members/significant others who are with the patient. All Interpreters on staff generally provide these services during normal business hours at the Medical Center, Outpatient Clinics, and Hospital Affiliates.

Job Responsibility:

  • Provides bilingual translation services to the target language or to Limited English Proficient (LEP) throughout the University for patients, their families and others
  • Manages flow of communication autonomously and efficiently between source and target language during medical and non-medical healthcare encounters across URMC's diverse and numerous clinical specialties in inpatient and ambulatory settings
  • Supports cultural responsiveness by assessing for cross-cultural impact on communication (verbal and nonverbal) between patients and healthcare providers during highly complex interpersonal encounters
  • Contributes as integral member of clinical and non-clinical healthcare teams, twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week as the specialist in language and culture
  • Applies established national healthcare interpreter code of ethics and standards of practice
  • Completes scheduled training and other required staff activities
  • Completes all documentation, paperwork and administrative duties

Requirements:

  • High school diploma and two years of post-high school education or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Must be fluent in English and Spanish with strong verbal and written skills in both languages
  • Knowledge of human anatomy, physiology, pathology, clinical tests and procedures in working languages
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Completion of 40 hour training course in medical interpreting

Nice to have:

  • Associate's degree (preferred)
  • Bachelor's degree (preferred)
  • One year interpreting in a healthcare setting (preferred)
  • Certification in healthcare interpreting through CCHI or IMIA strongly preferred at time of hire or within 18months of hire (preferred)
  • Translation certification

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
February 20, 2026

Employment Type:
Parttime
Work Type:
On-site work
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