Spanish Interpreter PRN

Position Summary The Position Summary The Spanish Interpreter PRN provides accurate, confidential, and culturally competent spoken Spanish interpretation services for patients, families, and staff at Craig Hospital. This role supports effective communication across clinical and non-clinical settings to ensure equitable access to care, patient safety, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The PRN Spanish Interpreter works under the direction of the Coordinator of Interpretive Services and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate meaningful communication using in-person and approved remote interpretive modalities. This position provides spoken Spanish interpretation only and does not include ASL or other signed language services. Location: 3425 S Clarkson St, Englewood, CO 80113 Shift: PRN (Estimated 20 hours per week) Schedule: Variable, based on patient care requirements. Fixed hours are not guaranteed Compensation: $21.59–$31.09; plus an additional 18% PRN differential/hour Application Deadline: This position will be posted until Tuesday, August 25th, 2026, At that time, it may remain open until we have filled the role. Beyond August 25th, the posting may be removed at any time. What We Are Looking For Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI), National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or equivalent; strongly preferred Demonstrated interpreter competency; required Education: High school diploma or equivalency, required. Formal interpreter training program completion is strongly preferred. Experience: Prior experience providing Spanish interpretation in a healthcare setting; preferred Familiarity with hospital or rehabilitation environments a plus Skills & Abilities: Native or near-native fluency in spoken Spanish and English. Ability to accurately interpret medical terminology and complex clinical discussions. Strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, cultural humility, and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times. Computer proficiency required; Epic (EMR) experience preferred. Key Responsibilities Interpretation Services Provide accurate, complete, and impartial Spanish interpretation during clinical encounters including therapies, physician visits, admissions, discharges, care conferences, education sessions, and non-clinical interactions. Interpret according to national standards of practice and ethical guidelines for healthcare interpreters. Utilize approved in-person or remote interpretive technology as assigned. Coordination & Communication Accept assignments and scheduling direction from the Coordinator of Interpretive Services. Communicate availability, schedule changes, and concerns promptly and professionally. Collaborate respectfully with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient-centered communication. Compliance & Quality Assurance Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and hospital policies. Uphold professional boundaries and neutrality; refrain from advocacy, counseling, or personal opinions during interpretation. Participate in quality assurance activities, peer feedback, and performance improvement initiatives as requested. Documentation & Administrative Support Complete required documentation in Epic (EMR) according to department standards. Accurately track and submit hours worked and encounter information. Report ethical concerns, safety risks, or communication barriers to the Coordinator of Interpretive Services promptly. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties. The employee may perform other related duties as assigned. Craig Hospital Benefits: (Benefit Eligible Positions) At Craig Hospital, we offer a wide range of outstanding benefits that allow our employees to tailor a benefits package that meets their individual needs. Planning a family or looking forward to retirement, we have options. Our medical insurance is a self-funded plan administered by Allegiance Benefit Plans with a CIGNA network of providers offering two different comprehensive plans. We offer dental insurance through Delta Dental, and vision insurance through EyeMed. Craig offers Health Care and Dependent Care Spending Accounts. Craig also provides, and pays for both Short Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance plans for every benefit-eligible employee. We offer generous time off benefits to allow you to enjoy your time away from work too! Additionally, we have a 403b Retirement Plan with a generous matching contribution through Empower Retirement that you are eligible for upon hire. Do you want to go back to school? We have Tuition Assistance. Unexpected emergency? We have Employee Assistance Programs. For Craig, we believe in offering best in class benefits and, we prioritize benefits to support you.

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