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Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/lumc) , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/gmh) , and MacNeal Hospital (https://www.loyolamedicine.org/location/macneal-hospital) .

If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as an Interpreter and become Loyola Strong!

What you’ll do:

Medical Interpreting

The English/Spanish Interpreter facilitates effective communication between patients, families, and healthcare providers by performing medical and general interpreting duties in accordance with the National Standards of Practice (NCIHC). This role ensures that language is not a barrier to quality care, while also serving as a cultural liaison when needed.

Key Responsibilities:

+ Provide interpretation during medical consultations, diagnostic tests, procedures, and the consent process.

+ Clarify hospital policies regarding visiting hours, parking, and visitor amenities.

+ Promote clear and accurate communication to enhance patient understanding and safety.

+ Assess and monitor patients’ comprehension of medical information; serve as a cultural mediator as needed.

+ Document interpretation encounters thoroughly, including time, location, and purpose.

+ Record instances of patients refusing interpretation services.

+ Maintain detailed logs of productivity, volume, and interpretation requests.

+ Participate actively in staff meetings and required in-service training.

+ Prioritize multiple interpretation requests using sound judgment.

We offer our Interpreters:

• Benefits from Day One

• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today

• Tuition Reimbursement

• Career Development

• Referral Rewards

• Strong Team Culture

• Career Growth Opportunities

What you’ll need** **for this job:

EDUCATION:

Completion of high school education or equivalent required.

Additional college education preferred.

Minimum of two years of professional interpreter experience in a medical setting.

**REQUIRED SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE** :

+ Ability to interpret effectively, accurately, and impartially, both receptive and expressive, using medical terminology as appropriate.

+ Ability to speak, read, and write proficiently in both English and the target language. Must be able to achieve a rating of Advanced/High on the ACTFL testing scale, or equivalent.

+ Ability to work within an interdisciplinary, team environment.

+ Flexibility in response to changes in service provision demands.

+ Knowledgeable about the issues of cultural competency and healthcare disparities. Adaptable and sensitive in cross-cultural situations.

+ Excellent communication, organizational and customer service skills.

Pay Range: $20.02 - $31.03 per hour

_Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles._

Trinity Health Benefits Summary (https://www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf)

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran