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https://illinoisjoblink.illinois.gov/jobs/12381085 By joining our team,
you'll be part of our life-changing Mission and Vision. You'll work in
a truly inclusive environment where diversity and equity are championed
through words and actions. You'll contribute to an innovative culture
that is second to none, one that embraces curiosity, discovery and
compassion. You'll play a role in something that's never been done
before as we integrate science and clinical care to help patients
achieve better, faster outcomes - as we Advance Human Ability, together.
Job Description Summary
The Language Interpreter is responsible for providing interpretation
services to patients, family members throughout the Shirley Ryan
AbilityLab (SRAlab) System of Care.
The Language Interpreter will consistently demonstrate support of the
Shirley Ryan AbilityLab statement of Vision, Mission and Core Values by
striving for excellence, contributing to the team efforts and showing
respect and compassion for patients and their families, fellow
employees, and all others with whom there is contact at or in the
interest of the institute.
The Language Interpreter will demonstrate Shirley Ryan AbilityLab Core
Attributes: Communication, Accountability, Flexibility/Adaptability,
Judgment/Problem Solving, Customer Service and Core Values (Hope,
Compassion, Discovery, Collaboration, and Commitment to Excellence)
while fulfilling job duties.
Job Description
The Language Interpreter will:
Provide interpretation for patients, caregivers throughout the
SRAlab System of Care to ensure patients receive full benefit of
treatment.
Translate clinical and procedural documents by providing an oral
translation into the language of the patient
Translate written documents.
Assist employees in understanding cultural differences and how
language barriers may impact patient care.
Collaborate with other Interpreters on inpatient and outpatient
schedules and assignment of registry and agency interpreters.
Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest
of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.
Reporting Relationships
Reports directly to the Associate Director, Global Patient Services
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required
Successful completion of a formal program in medical interpreting
and translation with medical interpretation certificate.
Progressive experience in medical translation and interpretation
including working with diverse organizations, multi-cultural
environments.
Demonstrated accurate ability to interpret verbal and transcribe
written medical and rehabilitative information in both the foreign
language as well as English language.
Demonstrated knowledge and understanding or cultural differences
that exist within cultures.
Adherence to code of ethics and confidentiality.
Ability to manage caseload and time; able to travel between patient
care areas and off-site facilities.
Ability to balance interpretation and administrative work.
Ability to sustain a busy and flexible work schedule.
Working Conditions
Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or
extreme temperature.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification.
They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all
responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.
Equal Employment Opportunity
ShirleyRyan AbilityLab is an equal opportunity/affirmative action
employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for
employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation,
race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran
status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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