The Language Interpreter Will
- Provide interpretation for patients, caregivers throughout the SRAlab System of Care to ensure patients receive full benefit of treatment.
- Translate clinical and procedural documents by providing an oral translation into the language of the patient
- Translate written documents.
- Assist employees in understanding cultural differences and how language barriers may impact patient care.
- Collaborate with other Interpreters on inpatient and outpatient schedules and assignment of registry and agency interpreters.
- Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
- Reports directly to the Business Support Manager, Interpreter Services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
- Successful completion of a formal program in medical interpreting and translation with medical interpretation certificate.
- Progressive experience in medical translation and interpretation including working with diverse organizations, multi-cultural environments.
- Demonstrated accurate ability to interpret verbal and transcribe written medical and rehabilitative information in both the foreign language as well as English language.
- Demonstrated knowledge and understanding or cultural differences that exist within cultures.
- Adherence to code of ethics and confidentiality.
- Ability to manage caseload and time; able to travel between patient care areas and off-site facilities.
- Ability to balance interpretation and administrative work.
- Ability to sustain a busy and flexible work schedule.
Working Conditions
- Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.
Pay and Benefits*:
Pay Range: $17.00 per hour - $29.59 per hour
Benefits: Shirley Ryan AbilityLab offers a comprehensive benefits program that is competitive with our industry peers in our geographic locations: https://www.sralab.org/benefits
- Benefits and benefits’ eligibility can vary by position. Actual compensation will vary based on applicant’s experience and qualifications, as well as internal equity.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
