Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Interprets spoken words from one language to another. May be designated according to language or languages interpreted. May specialize in specific subject area.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Interprets spoken passages from one language into another. In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, interprets to second, and interprets responses from second into first language. Expresses either approximate or exact interpretation. May receive briefing on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
Responds to all customers, sets priorities, gives reports and maintains confidentiality. Provides information, education and technical assistance for customers in order to help facilitate effective use of language services and its equipment.
Maintains positive working relations with all customers and peers including verbalizing complaints or concerns through appropriate channels and accepting assignment changes or constructive criticism.
Works to improve as a professional through attendance at staff meetings, mandatory training and compliance with rules and expectations of the department. Participates in self-development programs and directed programs for quality control while maintaining competencies.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Supervisory/Management Responsibilities
This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.
Minimum Requirements
Education - Bachelor's degree in related field of study preferred
Experience - One (1) year directly related work experience preferred.
In Lieu Of
NA
Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses
NA
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Proficiency in speaking English and second language
Proficiency in English and reading, writing a second language.
Achievement of a passing score on a language proficiency test. The test measures proficiency in both English and the language to be interpreted.
Basic computer skills
Interpersonal skills
Communication skills
Knowledge of medical terminology - Preferred
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Location
Blount Memorial Hospital
Facility
7001 Corporate
Department
70019155 Clinical Care Experience - Language Services
Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.
Prisma Health is the largest not-for-profit health organization in South Carolina, serving more than 1.2 million patients annually. Our facilities in the Greenville and Columbia surrounding markets are dedicated to improving the health of all South Carolinians through improved clinical quality, access to care and patient experience, while also addressing the rising cost of health care.
Our Purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
