Requisition #: 60544
Total hours worked per week: as needed

Description

Interpreter - PRN

Must be bilingual in ONE of the following languages: Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish. This position is PRN and will work on an as needed basis with an expectation of about 10 hours/month. 

 

Why work as an Interpreter at Munson Healthcare?

• Be part of a team that nurtures a culture of caring every day.
• Our dynamic culture is built on appreciation, belonging, safety, growth and development and providing supportive resources and programs.

 

Why Choose Munson Healthcare?

• Balance – Get out on the water, in the woods, on the trails or around town
• Opportunity – Be a part of northern Michigan’s leading healthcare team with opportunities for personal and professional growth throughout the healthcare system
• Flexibility – A career that can change as your life changes
• Teamwork – Our people make Munson Healthcare a great place to work!   

 
What’s Required:

• Bilingual in ONE of the following languages: Russian, Ukranian, or Spanish.
• Pass required bilingual fluency & conversation skills, knowledge of interpreting and ethics of interpreting assessment in order to be considered a qualified medical interpreter (including knowledge of medical terminology as required by regulation).
• Agrees to maintain required certification or qualifications for medical interpreting.
• Demonstrated exemplary customer relation skills and professional demeanor, with proven ability to communicate effectively and accurately, verbally and in writing with all levels within the organization and with outside agencies.
• Ability to maintain high degree of confidentiality regarding information available within the department and hospital.

 

Specific Duties

Provide language interpretation services for patients/families receiving healthcare.

• Assures that patient/family member(s) know precisely what each speaker has said, rendering all messages accurately and completely, without adding, omitting, or substituting information.
• Replicates the register, style, and tone of the speaker.
• Maintains objectivity during interpretation, not allowing personal judgments or cultural values to bias interactions.
• Adheres to the National Council on Interpreting in Healthcare Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics.

The Benefits of Working at Munson:

• Competitive salaries
• Full benefits, paid holidays, and paid time off (up to 19 days your first year)
• Tuition reimbursement and ongoing educational opportunities
• Retirement savings plan with employer match and personal consulting
• Wellness plans, an employee assistance program and employee discounts