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Job Summary
Week 1: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Week 2: Sunday 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Provide concise and accurate oral interpretations for spoken languages for Limited English Proficient (LEP) patients, their families, and Corewell Health employees in-person, over-the-phone, and via videoconferencing throughout the hospital and clinics.
Essential Functions
Ability to interpret source target language in a variety of health care settings. From surgical and medical procedures; transplant teaching, discharge instructions, consent forms and hospital policies to patients and their families in conjunction with medical and nursing staff.
Provides interpreting and translation services in accordance with Corewell Health policies and procedures and the National Council on Interpreters In Health Care (NCIHC) Code of Ethics governing the profession of interpretation.
Maintains assignment log current for documentation purposes.
Assists with the on-boarding process of new staff as well as providing shadowing opportunities for people interested in profession, etc.
Assist with dispatching interpreter requests during weekend and off hours.
Maintains certification current by keeping up with continuing education credits and adhering to certification renewal deadlines.
Ability to interpret over-the-phone or via video for long periods of time. Ability to walk extensively throughout the workday.
Ability to communicate effectively throughout the workday with Language Services schedulers. Demonstrated ability to interact with people in a sensitive, tactful, patient and discrete manner.
Qualifications
REQUIRED
High School Diploma or equivalent
1 year of relevant experience providing interpreting services
40 hour Interpreter Training
CRT-Healthcare Interpreter, Certified (CHI) - CCHI Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters, within 180 days after hire, Or
CRT-National Interpreter Certification (NIC) - RID Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf within 180 days after hire
PREFERRED
Associate's Degree or equivalent
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent
1 year of relevant experience in a health care setting
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Primary Location
SITE - Lemmen-Holton Cancer Pavilion - 145 Michigan St - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Language Services - GREmployment Type
Part timeShift
Weekly Scheduled Hours
20Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.Days Worked
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, MondayWeekend Frequency
Every other weekendCURRENT COREWELL HEALTH TEAM MEMBERS - Please apply through Find Jobs from your Workday team member account. This career site is for Non-Corewell Health team members only.
Corewell Health is committed to providing a safe environment for our team members, patients, visitors, and community. We require a drug-free workplace and require team members to comply with the MMR, Varicella, Tdap, and Influenza vaccine requirement if in an on-site or hybrid workplace category. We are committed to supporting prospective team members who require reasonable accommodations to participate in the job application process, to perform the essential functions of a job, or to enjoy equal benefits and privileges of employment due to a disability, pregnancy, or sincerely held religious belief.
Corewell Health grants equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, religion, genetic information, marital status, height, weight, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected category.
An interconnected, collaborative culture where all are encouraged to bring their whole selves to work, is vital to the health of our organization. As a health system, we advocate for equity as we care for our patients, our communities, and each other. From workshops that develop cultural intelligence, to our inclusion resource groups for people to find community and empowerment at work, we are dedicated to ongoing resources that advance our values of diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. We invite those that share in our commitment to join our team.
You may request assistance in completing the application process by calling 616.486.7447.
Beaumont Health is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.