MEDICAL INTERPRETER - AMHARIC Req #:201470Department:HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER - INTERPRETER SERVICESJob Location: Harborview Medical Center Posting Date:03/03/2023 Closing Info:Open Until Filled Salary:$3,792 - $5,428 per month Other Compensation: Union Position:YesShift:First Shift Benefits:As an employee you will enjoy generous benefits and work/life programs. For detailed information on Benefits for this position, click here. A higher degree of healthcare.

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As the region's only Level I Trauma center, Harborview Medical Center is well known for innovations and excellence in trauma care and its centers of emphasis:? Trauma, Burn, Neurosciences, AIDS/STD, Center for Advanced Reconstruction and Rehabilitation (CARER), and mentally-and medically- vulnerable populations. Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

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HMC INTERPRETER SERVICES has an outstanding opportunity for a full-time, day shift, MEDICAL INTERPRETER 1 - AMHARIC INTERPRETER. This individual performs interpretation services to patients who have limited English skills, enabling the patient(s) to access medical care. The Medical Interpreter will provide spoken language interpretation to patients, medical providers, and staff, which includes sight translation, consecutive and simultaneous interpretation.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provides interpretation for target languages.

Provides sight translation in the presence of provider and/or other medical staff.

Provides accurate rendition of a written text in one language to an oral message in another language.

Provides spoken language interpretation, in person, by telephone or video to:
- Transmit information accurately between patient and provider or staff
- Encourage direct communication between patient and provider or staff
- Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter
- Utilize/integrate ethical practice to guide behavior in all interpretation

Follows the Interpreter Services Department Standards of Practice.

Consults with provider prior to encounter.

Assesses patients’ interpretation needs.

Explains and clarifies cultural behaviors.

Acts as an advocate for the patient/family through such activities as assisting with locating appropriate staff to address concerns, and safeguarding patient’s privacy and confidentiality.

Demonstrates an atmosphere/attitude of respect for human dignity and the uniqueness of each person encountered in the clinic/unit setting.

Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduation or equivalent AND three years of interpretation experience with two years interpretation experience in a clinic or hospital setting AND Washington State Department of Social and Health Services certification or qualification; AND/OR equivalent experience/education

UW Medicine includes Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Neighborhood Clinics, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

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