Medical Interpreter - Spanish/English - Full Time - On Site - DC

Medical InterpreterKids Are Our Everything.Pay Range: $22.08 - $36.79 Shift: VariableAbout the Role:The Medical Interpreter will provide language interpretation services to patients, families and staff in critical, acute, or chronic medical situations as needed. The Medical Interpreter will provide services in person, telephonically or via video remote to assist patients and families in their interactions throughout the hospital.This position provides in-person interpretation services across multiple Children's National Hospital locations throughout the Washington metropolitan area. Assignments may include coverage at facilities in the District of Columbia, Northern Virginia, and Maryland, based on operational needs. Candidates must demonstrate flexibility and the ability to travel between sites to ensure consistent, high-quality language access services for patients and families.What You'll Bring:Minimum Education Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience. (Required)Minimum Work Experience 1 year Experience as interpreter for individuals in critical situations. (Required)Required Skills/Knowledge Bilingual Language SkillsFluency in English and SpanishHighly proficient in medical terminology Required Licenses and Certifications Successfully pass the Interpreter Skills Assessment, or equivalent, provided by CNH.40-hour Medical Interpreter Training Course Completion (must have proof of certificate from a reputable training institution).Functional AccountabilitiesFacilitate communication among patients, families, and staffInterpret directly and accurately, without omissions, addition or interference with communicationManage assignments independently without close supervisionSet limits appropriately; maintain professional boundaries as interpreter; maintain patient, family and staff rights to confidentiality privacyMaintain professional role and sensitivity during critical medical and/or psychosocial situations; respect all parties in their discussion and their individual rolesAbide by Interpreter Code of EthicsDemonstrate accurate, clear, and timely verbal and written communicationProvide sight translation of patient of patient care related documentsProvide document translation of limited list of patient related materialsPromote Appropriate Utilization of Interpretation Services by StaffEducate staff in use of interpreter and available interpretation servicesCommunicate with staff about staff needs and patient/family needsWork closely, interdepartmentally, provide recommendations by communicating information as requested and directed by medical provider/critical staffPartner with program staff to share best practices and to ensure cultural and linguistic requirements are metAdvocate for patients/families with staff to facilitate continuity of careProvide sound recommendations to departmental leadership to ensure adequate services to non-English speaking patients and familiesContributes to a Well-Organize ProgramHelp to ensure interpretation assignments are coordinated accurately, effectively and efficientlyMaintain schedules and required logs/tracking system in order to track project progress and productivityKeeping and organizing interpretation requests and reportsAccurately document interpretation assignments in all systems and databases used and required by the programFacilitate the distribution, coordination, and assignment of day-today activities among fellow division staff and under the guidance of the division leadershipThe individual in this role may assume additional job duties beyond those outlined in this job descriptionWhy Join Us:• Nationally Recognized Excellence – Consistently ranked among the Top 10 Children's Hospitals in the nation by U.S. News & World Report.• Leading Pediatric Care – One of the largest and most comprehensive children's hospitals in the country, offering nationally ranked specialties and cutting-edge treatments.• Innovation & Research – A premier academic medical center with a strong commitment to pediatric research, education, and advancing the future of child health.• Mission-Driven Culture – Dedicated to providing family-centered care while fostering a collaborative, supportive environment for clinical teams.