Medical Interpreter - Spanish

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427) Shift Detail: Monday-Friday Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. Responsibilities Provide language interpretation in various healthcare/medical settings for patients, companions, and visitors. Observe interpreter standards of practice such as maintaining professional boundaries, respecting patients’ rights, and remaining neutral while supporting the patient-provider relationship. Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource for hospital staff and patients. Understand and adopt the different roles of interpreters (conduit, clarifier, cultural broker, advocate) as appropriate. Use discretion when discussing confidential issues; apply knowledge of ethics and standards of community interpreting to real situations in the healthcare environment. Utilize exceptional customer service skills and demonstrate cultural competence when interacting with all customers, patients, visitors, and colleagues. Ability to work flexible hours and drive to multiple locations across Hartford Healthcare to provide interpreter services as needed. Qualifications Education Completion of a 40‑hour Interpreter Training course that includes medical terminology. High school diploma or equivalent. Experience Competent bilingual skills in English and a second language, with comfort in challenging situations that require tact and diplomacy. We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. You are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments, and community education to countless men, women, and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees – we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters, and this is your moment. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing Industries Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Hartford HealthCare by 2x. Sign in to set job alerts for “Spanish Interpreter” roles. We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI. #J-18808-Ljbffr Hartford HealthCare