Interpreter

Interpreter Position

Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center is the largest hospital in Missouri and is ranked as one of the nation's top hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Barnes-Jewish Hospital's staff is composed of full-time academic faculty and community physicians of Washington University School of Medicine, supported by a house staff of residents, interns, fellows and other medical professionals. Recognizing its excellence in nursing care, Barnes-Jewish Hospital was the first adult hospital in Missouri to be certified as a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

Refugee Health and Interpreter Services is a division of the BJH Center for Diversity and Cultural Competence. Its mission is to bridge cultural and communication gaps that might otherwise block the delivery of patient centered and clinically effective care to immigrants and others with language barriers. It consists of 40 individuals who provide interpretation, translation and/or cross cultural bridging for over 41,000 health care encounters in more than 81 languages annually. Although based at Barnes-Jewish Hospital, this diverse team functions across the Washington University Medical Center campus as well as providing outreach services in the local community.

Role Purpose

Interprets for non/limited English-speaking patients and English speaking health care providers in BJH, Children's Hospital and Washington University Medical Center health care environments. Promotes effective care of non-English speaking patients through cultural and linguistic bridging.

Responsibilities

• Assists with operations of unit services and integration with other departments.
• Provides direct interpretation and establishes a communication link between limited English proficient (LEP) patients, families and English speaking healthcare providers.
• Ensures all written materials given to patients are produced in a language they can comprehend through culturally sensitive translation.
• Provides sensitive service to patients and families experiencing the adjustment process.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• High School Diploma or GED

Experience

• No Experience

Supervisor Experience

• No Experience

Preferred Requirements

Education

• Bachelor's Degree - Business

Experience

• <2 years

Benefits and Legal Statement

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At BJC we're committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer