Spanish Interpreter - PRN

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Job Title:

Spanish Medical Interpreter PRN (As needed)

Department:
Language Access

Location:

Dallas, TX

Shift: PRN/on-call

Job Type: On‑Site

At Children’s Health, our mission is to Make Life Better for Children, and we recognize that their health plays a crucial role in achieving this goal. Through our cutting‑edge treatments and affiliation with UT Southwestern, we strive to deliver an extraordinary patient and family experience, ensuring that every moment, big or small, contributes to their overall well‑being. Our dedication to promoting children’s health extends beyond our organization and encompasses the broader community.

Together, we can make a significant difference in the lives of children and contribute to a brighter and healthier future for all.

This job is responsible for accurate interpretation via face‑to‑face, phone, or video of health care information to and from Spanish‑speaking patients/family and health care providers, as well as other specialties involved in patient care.

• Accurately interpret medical and health care information/instructions from physicians, nurses, or other health care staff to Spanish‑speaking patients/families in consecutive or simultaneous mode, following the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care and departmental standards.
• Assist in obtaining patients/families’ signatures where appropriate; provide information regarding health care related cultural issues/needs of Spanish‑speaking patients/families to hospital staff to develop sensitivity.
• Manage and keep accurate information for each encounter in the Language Access Services EPIC scheduling system.
• Assist with varying departmental activities and projects as requested by department leadership; perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
• Provide occasional services outside of normal working hours on an as‑needed basis and/or for staff meetings and continuous education.
• Ability to meet physical and non‑physical demands as outlined in the job description is an essential function of this job.

At least 1 year job‑related experience or a bachelor's degree in Interpretation/Translation is required.

• High school diploma or equivalent (Required)
• Two‑year associate’s degree or equivalent experience (Preferred)
• 40‑hour or more of health care, community, or legal interpreter training (Preferred)

Certified Healthcare Interpreter from the CCHI (Certified Commission for Healthcare Interpreters) or Certified Medical Interpreter from the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters. One year of experience required.

• Candidates must successfully complete a phone screening and a skills assessment to demonstrate proficiency in medical‑level interpretation.

We put our people first. We welcome, value, and respect the beliefs, identities, and experiences of our patients and colleagues. We are committed to delivering culturally effective care, creating meaningful partnerships in the communities we serve, and equipping and developing our team members to make Children’s Health a place where everyone can contribute.

• Employee portion of medical plan premiums are covered after 3 years.
• 4%–10% employee savings plan match based on tenure.
• Paid Parental Leave (up to 12 weeks).
• Caregiver Leave.
• Adoption and surrogacy reimbursement.

As an equal opportunity employer, Children’s Health does not discriminate against employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin, veteran or military status, disability, or genetic information or any other Federal or State legally‑protected status or class. This applies to all aspects of the employer‑employee relationship including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, promotion, transfer pay, training, discipline, workforce adjustments, termination, employee benefits, and any other employment‑related activity.