MEDICAL INTERPRETER - AMHARIC / TIGRINYA (100% FTE, DAYS)
Job Posting for MEDICAL INTERPRETER - AMHARIC / TIGRINYA (100% FTE, DAYS) at University of Washington (UW) Medicine
Req #:
230555
Department:
HARBORVIEW - INTERPRETER SERVICES
Job Location:
Harborview Medical Center
Posting Date:
01/26/2024
Closing Info:
Open Until Filled
Salary:
$4,484 - $6,416 per month
Other Compensation:
Union Position:
Yes
Shift:
First Shift
Benefits:
This position provides opportunities to work in a fast-paced, challenging, diverse and rewarding environment. As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here
HARBORVIEWS INTERPRETER SERVICES departmenthas an outstanding opportunity for aMedical Interpreter 2, Amharic / Tigrinya
WORK SCHEDULE
Full-Time, 40 hours per week
Day Shift
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
Enable patient(s) to access medical care.
Be a part of a team dedicated to improving language access.
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Provide interpretation for target languages.
Provide accurate rendition of a written text in one language to an oral message in another language.
Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter.
Utilize/integrate ethical practice to guide behavior in all interpretations.
Consult with provider prior to encounter.
Assess patients interpretation needs.
Explain and clarify cultural behaviors.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent AND three years interpretation and translation experience in a clinic or hospital setting
AND medical interpreter certification or qualification either from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
OR
equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
HARBORVIEWS INTERPRETER SERVICES departmenthas an outstanding opportunity for aMedical Interpreter 2, Amharic / Tigrinya
WORK SCHEDULE
POSITION HIGHLIGHTS
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school graduation or equivalent AND three years interpretation and translation experience in a clinic or hospital setting
AND medical interpreter certification or qualification either from Washington State Department of Social and Health Services, the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters, or the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters
OR
equivalent education/experience.
ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV/AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.
Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.
Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion.Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrows physicians, scientists and other health professionals.
All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.
Become part of our team.Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.
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