Kinyarwanda Interpreter

Department: PCH-MAIN | Language Services Location: Phoenix Shift: Mon-Fri, Sat, Sun, (Days Vary), Shifts Vary, 12am-12am Posting #: 1055403 Employee Type: PRN Position Summary This position provides language interpretation services between patients, families and healthcare team to ensure comprehension of cultural considerations during treatment planning. Position Duties Concurrently performs bilingual interpretation (English and foreign language) of patient care needs between patient, family, and health care team members to ensure understanding of needs, issues, and/or concerns. Consecutive interpretation following national standards of practice and ethics. Maintains accurate and timely documentation of interpretation activities. Participates in a variety of department and/or hospital sponsored educational programs to maintain skills and competencies. Works closely and in conjunction with Translator by identifying documents, materials, and other written information, including, but not limited to, consents and discharge information requiring translation. As part of the health care team, refers identified psychosocial issues to social work, child life, pastoral care, or other family centered care departments to ensure appropriate and effective response to patient/family needs. Performs miscellaneous job related duties as requested. Phoenix Children's Mission, Vision, & Values Mission To advance hope, healing and the best healthcare for children and their families Vision Phoenix Children's will be the leading pediatric health system in the Southwest, nationally recognized for exceptional care, innovative research and advanced medical education. We realize this vision by: Offering the most comprehensive care across ages, communities and specialties Investing in innovative research, including emerging treatments, tools and technologies Advancing education and training to shape the next generation of clinical leaders Advocating for the health and well-being of children and families Values We place children and families at the center of all we do We deliver exceptional care, every day and in every way We collaborate with colleagues, partners and communities to amplify our impact We set the standards of pediatric healthcare today, and innovate for the future We are accountable for making the highest quality care accessible and affordable Position Qualifications Please review the following qualifications and specify whether you meet each of the requirements listed. Education Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Completion of a medical interpreter training course that is consistent with national standards. Required Yes No 2. Completion of Spanish Bilingual Assistant or equivalent training Required Yes No Experience Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Six months experience in a health care setting Required Yes No Special Skills Do you meet this requirement or have the ability to obtain it within the timeframe listed in the requirement? 1. Experience with interpreting in foreign languages as spoken and understood by patients and families served by the Hospital Required Yes No Physical Requirements & Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential

1. Physical Requirement - Climbing -Occasionally
2. Physical Requirement - Fine Motor Skills (pinching, gripping, etc) -Constantly
3. Physical Requirement - Hearing -Constantly
4. Physical Requirement - Pushing/pulling -Occasionally
5. Physical Requirement - Reaching -Occasionally
6. Physical Requirement - Sitting -Occasionally
7. Physical Requirement - Standing -Constantly
8. Physical Requirement - Stooping/crouching/kneeling/crawling -Occasionally
9. Physical Requirement - Talking -Constantly
10. Physical Requirement - Walking -Constantly
11. Physical Requirement - Near Vision -Constantly
12. Physical Requirement - Far Vision -Frequently
13. Physical Requirement - Color Discrimination -Occasionally
14. Physical Requirement - Use of keyboard, mouse and/or computer equipment -Occasionally
15. Physical Requirement - Lift up to 35 pounds without assistance -Occasionally
16. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Inside office environment -Applicable
17. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Confined areas -Applicable
18. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Airborne communicable diseases -Applicable
19. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Bloodborne pathogens or bodily fluid -Applicable
20. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Fumes or airborne particles -Applicable
21. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Hazardous materials exposure -Applicable
22. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Radiation exposure -Applicable
23. Occupational Exposure/Risk Potential - Toxic or caustic chemicals -Applicable