Portuguese and Cape Verdean Medical Interpreter II

Portuguese and Cape Verdean Medical Interpreter II | Boston Childrens Hospital

Position Summary: This Medical Interpreter provides oral and written translation services for non-English speaking patients and families throughout the Hospital. The team is seeking a passionate Medical Interpreter for the Portuguese and Cape Verde languages. This position will be primarily located at our Boston location. Key Responsibilities:

• Provide in-person and video interpreting for patients and families with limited English proficiency during interactions with care providers and hospital staff.
• Sight translates medical forms and instructions in the presence of the provider, following departmental protocols.
• Bridge cultural gaps by recognizing and facilitating communication around cultural differences between families and healthcare providers.
• Offer general, non-technical information to help patients navigate the healthcare system and assists with scheduling appointments and translating hospital literature as needed.
• Apply critical thinking, communication, and linguistic skills to support patient care, drawing on both formal training and real-world experience.
• Maintain professional competency through self-study, conferences, and continuing education, while abiding by the professional code of ethics and standards of practice.
• Comply with hospital policies and administrative requirements, including accurate participation in data collection processes.

Minimum Qualifications Education:

• A High School diploma/ GED is required.

Experience:

• 1-2 years of relevant interpreting experience is required.
• Written and verbal fluency in English, Portuguese and Cape Verde is required.
• The ability to interpret in person at our Boston location.

Licensure/Certifications:

• Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is required (typically a 60+ hour course).
• A National Certification in Medical Interpreting is preferred.

Schedule: Full time hours Mon-Fri. Certain days may include late shifts from roughly 9:30am-6pm. Exact hours may vary.