Interpreter - NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *F/T 35 hrs per week, Monday - Friday 9:00AM - 5:00PM**ENGLISH & SPANISH REQUIRED*
New York University Langone Medical Center
Interpreter – NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital *F/T 35 hrs per week, Monday – Friday 9:00AM – 5:00PM**ENGLISH & SPANISH REQUIRED*
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- 1134236_RR00096947
- Medical Office Support, NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, Patient Experience (J117)
- Full-Time/Regular
- NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital
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- Monday – Friday; 09:00AM – 05:00PM
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NYU Langone Health is a world-class, patient-centered, integrated academic medical center. Ranked as the #1 Hospital for quality and patient safety by Vizient, Inc., and with 10 clinical specialties among the top 10 in the nation according to U.S. News & World Report, NYU Langone’s culture is rooted in excellence in patient care, education, and research. NYU Langone comprises more than 320 locations throughout the New York area and in Florida, including six inpatient locations, a children’s hospital, and four emergency rooms. Also part of NYU Langone Health is the Laura and Isaac Perlmutter Cancer Center, a National Cancer Institute designated comprehensive cancer center, NYU Grossman School of Medicine, and NYU Grossman Long Island School of Medicine. For more information, go to nyulangone.org, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
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NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is one of the nation’s leading orthopedic and rheumatologic, specialty hospitals dedicated to the prevention and treatment of musculoskeletal diseases. The hospital provides some of the most advanced orthopedic programs in the region for musculoskeletal disorders and the largest pediatric orthopedic program in New York City. The hospital is consistently ranked among the leading orthopedic centers nationwide by U.S. News and World Report. Our expert physicians combine extensive experience and research with the latest technology for bone and joint problems that affect patient’s ability to function. We specialize in the following areas: Orthopedic Surgery, Rheumatology, Neurology, and Radiology. At NYU Langone Health, equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental values. We strive to be a place where our exceptionally talented faculty, staff, and students of all identities can thrive. We embrace diversity, inclusion, and individual skills, ideas, and knowledge. Learn more about NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital, and interact with us on LinkedIn, Glassdoor, Indeed, Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and Instagram.
Position Summary:
We have an exciting opportunity to join our team as a Interpreter.
In this role, the successful candidate is responsible for providing Spanish language interpreting services to Medical Center patients/families who are limited. English proficient and Hospital staff. Also assists with scheduling and dispatching spoken language interpreting services. This job is specifically for Spanish
Job Responsibilities:
- Provides spoken language medical interpreting services for patients/families and staff.
- Utilizes Hospital and Community resources for professional development and keeps current on changes in the medical interpreter profession.
- Respects and maintains confidentiality of all patient, physician, staff and hospital related information. Reports concerns and/or conflicts to LAS Coordinator or LCDS Manager accordingly.
- Follows-up and intervenes directly with areas/units when scheduling conflicts and/or issues arise. Demonstrates
excellent communication (both written and verbal) and customer service skills with all levels of Medical Center
staff and patients (both in person and via telephone/email). - Assists with scheduling, dispatching and managing spoken language interpreting services, while communicating
with staff, freelance and agency interpreters as needed. - Provides cultural brokering to patients/families and staff as needed.
- Provides non-medical, non-clinical translations when appropriate. Recognizes limitations of providing translated
documents and defers to qualified medical translators when indicated. - Educates staff on how to access, contact and schedule interpreting services. Educates staff on the appropriate
and available use of interpreters and translation services (including provision of sight translations). - Adheres to the Code of Ethics as put forth by the National Council on Interpreting in Health Care (NCIHC).
- This position requires flexible hours additional tasks as requested.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelors degree or Certificate of Completion in an Interpreting Training Program by an accredited institution of no less than 40 hours. Verbal and written fluency in Spanish. Minimum of 2 to 3 years of medical interpreting experience. Possesses good analytic skills to make decisions based on clinical implications. Highly proficient in use of MS Office. Detail-oriented and ability to multi-task. Good interpersonal, organizational, written and verbal communication, teamwork and customer service skills
Preferred Qualifications:
Preferred certification as medical interpreter by National Board of Certification or Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters. Previous experience providing translations of written materials. Basic knowledge of Excel.
Qualified candidates must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of the organization.
NYU Langone Orthopedic Hospital at NYU Langone Health is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer committed to diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruiting and employment. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration without regard to race, color, gender, gender identity or expression, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender dysphoria, national origin, age, religion, disability, military and veteran status, marital or parental status, citizenship status, genetic information or any other factor which cannot lawfully be used as a basis for an employment decision. We require applications to be completed online.
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NYU Langone Health provides a salary range to comply with the New York state Law on Salary Transparency in Job Advertisements. The salary range for the role is $62,400.00 – $70,812.91 Annually. Actual salaries depend on a variety of factors, including experience, specialty, education, and hospital need. The salary range or contractual rate listed does not include bonuses/incentive, differential pay or other forms of compensation or benefits.
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