Spanish Interpreter 8665
Craig Hospital, Denver, CO, United States
Position Summary
The PRN Spanish Interpreter provides accurate, confidential, and culturally competent spoken Spanish interpretation services for patients, families, and staff at Craig Hospital. This role supports effective communication across clinical and non-clinical settings to ensure equitable access to care, patient safety, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The PRN Spanish Interpreter works under the direction of the Coordinator of Interpretive Services and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate meaningful communication using in‑person and approved remote interpretive modalities. The position provides spoken Spanish interpretation only and does not include ASL or other signed language services.
Key Responsibilities
Interpretation Services
Provide accurate, complete, and impartial Spanish interpretation during clinical encounters including therapies, physician visits, admissions, discharges, care conferences, education sessions, and non‑clinical interactions.
Interpret according to national standards of practice and ethical guidelines for healthcare interpreters.
Utilize approved in‑person or remote interpretive technology as assigned.
Coordination & Communication
Accept assignments and scheduling direction from the Coordinator of Interpretive Services.
Communicate availability, schedule changes, and concerns promptly and professionally.
Collaborate respectfully with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient‑centered communication.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and hospital policies.
Uphold professional boundaries and neutrality; refrain from advocacy, counseling, or personal opinions during interpretation.
Participate in quality assurance activities, peer feedback, and performance improvement initiatives as requested.
Documentation & Administrative Support
Complete required documentation in Epic (EMR) according to department standards.
Accurately track and submit hours worked and encounter information.
Report ethical concerns, safety risks, or communication barriers to the Coordinator of Interpretive Services promptly.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties; employees may perform other related duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For
Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI), National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or equivalent strongly preferred; demonstrated interpreter competency required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalency required. Formal interpreter training program completion strongly preferred.
Experience: Prior experience providing Spanish interpretation in a healthcare setting preferred. Familiarity with hospital or rehabilitation environments a plus.
Skills & Abilities: Native or near‑native fluency in spoken Spanish and English. Ability to accurately interpret medical terminology and complex clinical discussions. Strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, cultural humility, and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times. Computer proficiency required; Epic (EMR) experience preferred.
Salary Range
$21.59/Hour — $31.09/Hour + PRN Differential
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The PRN Spanish Interpreter provides accurate, confidential, and culturally competent spoken Spanish interpretation services for patients, families, and staff at Craig Hospital. This role supports effective communication across clinical and non-clinical settings to ensure equitable access to care, patient safety, and compliance with legal and regulatory standards. The PRN Spanish Interpreter works under the direction of the Coordinator of Interpretive Services and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams to facilitate meaningful communication using in‑person and approved remote interpretive modalities. The position provides spoken Spanish interpretation only and does not include ASL or other signed language services.
Key Responsibilities
Interpretation Services
Provide accurate, complete, and impartial Spanish interpretation during clinical encounters including therapies, physician visits, admissions, discharges, care conferences, education sessions, and non‑clinical interactions.
Interpret according to national standards of practice and ethical guidelines for healthcare interpreters.
Utilize approved in‑person or remote interpretive technology as assigned.
Coordination & Communication
Accept assignments and scheduling direction from the Coordinator of Interpretive Services.
Communicate availability, schedule changes, and concerns promptly and professionally.
Collaborate respectfully with physicians, therapists, nursing staff, and interdisciplinary team members to support patient‑centered communication.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
Maintain strict adherence to HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and hospital policies.
Uphold professional boundaries and neutrality; refrain from advocacy, counseling, or personal opinions during interpretation.
Participate in quality assurance activities, peer feedback, and performance improvement initiatives as requested.
Documentation & Administrative Support
Complete required documentation in Epic (EMR) according to department standards.
Accurately track and submit hours worked and encounter information.
Report ethical concerns, safety risks, or communication barriers to the Coordinator of Interpretive Services promptly.
This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties; employees may perform other related duties as assigned.
What We Are Looking For
Licensure/Certification/Registrations: Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI), National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI), or equivalent strongly preferred; demonstrated interpreter competency required.
Education: High school diploma or equivalency required. Formal interpreter training program completion strongly preferred.
Experience: Prior experience providing Spanish interpretation in a healthcare setting preferred. Familiarity with hospital or rehabilitation environments a plus.
Skills & Abilities: Native or near‑native fluency in spoken Spanish and English. Ability to accurately interpret medical terminology and complex clinical discussions. Strong interpersonal skills, professional judgment, cultural humility, and attention to detail. Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries at all times. Computer proficiency required; Epic (EMR) experience preferred.
Salary Range
$21.59/Hour — $31.09/Hour + PRN Differential
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