Medical Interpreter jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

Recently Added Medical Interpreter jobs

Court Interpreter

New Mexico Courts
Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
Administrative Office of the Courts

Business Unit: 24400

Court Interpreter #00054758-24400, Full-Time, PERM, in Albuquerque, NM

# of Positions: 1

Opening Date: 03-04-2024 - Close Date: 03-15-2024

Target Pay Range/Rate: $32.833 hourly OR $68,292.64 annually

The Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court is recruiting for a full-time, classified, Court Interpreter position #00054758-24400 for the Interpreter Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Essential Tasks: Overtime is required when court is in session beyond normally scheduled working hours. Provide Spanish language interpreting services during court proceedings. Respond to inquiries of Spanish-speaking public and guide them to appropriate services. Translate court forms from English to Spanish. Evaluate docket and review court files to determine the need for interpreters and maintain a database of people who require interpreting services for future hearings. Maintain statistics regarding type of hearing and number of people requesting interpreting services. Have the ability to get along with others and to work under stress. Interpret simultaneously and consecutively verbatim; translate by means of either a written or oral mode; maintain confidentiality; organize and prioritize workload; maintain a high level of accuracy and interpret for people with limited linguistic skills and comprehension of the judicial system. May perform other duties as assigned to meet the operational needs of the Court. GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Acting under general supervision provide interpretation and translation services to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice and due process of the law to those populations who cannot adequately communicate in English. Finalist(s) may be subject to criminal background checks.

EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES
The Court Interpreter is responsible for performing all modes of interpretation from source language into the target language during court proceedings and for court ordered services (interpretation may be performed: in person, from a recording, via telephone, or video conferencing).
Provides interpretation of familiar and unfamiliar documents and formal translations of court-generated forms.
Educate judicial participants as to the role of the interpreter (ethics, participation, expectations, and jury responsibilities).
Collaboratively works with court staff and other interpreters to ensure adequate interpretation services are available.
Maintains a database of cases requiring an interpreter for legal and statistical reporting.
Creates and maintains special glossaries related to the evolution of court interpretation in the target language.
Utilizes and maintains court interpretation equipment.
Evaluates contract interpreter’s skills and abilities at providing services.
Assists in training and mentoring new interpreters.
Provides court testimony related to interpretation services rendered.
Other duties as assigned.

This job description is ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions performed

Medical/Dental/Vision/Rx, Short, and Long Term Disability Insurance Programs, employee assistance program (EAP) [http://www.mybenefitsnm.com/]
State paid life insurance, supplemental and dependent life insurance
Optional flexible spending accounts for medical, day-care, and travel expenses
Paid time off, up to eight (8) weeks
Paid time off and retirement buyback
Eleven (11) paid holidays
Up to 12 weeks of paid parental leave
Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan
Lifetime Defined Benefits Retirement Plan [http://www.nmpera.org/]
Flexible work schedules and alternative work locations*
Free health care, Rx, and lab work at the facility (Stay Well Health Center) in Santa Fe, NM
Bilingual compensation*
Training and career development opportunities
Higher education opportunities, educational leave, and tuition reimbursement
May qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
May receive overtime holiday or shift differential pay*
May receive physical fitness leave*

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Two (2) years college level education in any field from an accredited college or university or its foreign equivalent.

Education Substitution: Two (2) years of directly related or relevant experience may substitute on a year for year basis.

Experience: Two (2) years professional interpretation experience of which one (1) year must have been in court interpretation.

Experience Substitution: Additional post-secondary education in a related field may substitute for up to one (1) year of interpreter experience. Thirty (30) semester hours equals one (1) year of experience.

Certification: Any of the following: National Consortium for State Court Interpreter Certification, Federal Court Interpreter Certification, Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Certification, or other professional certifications recognized by the Supreme Court Interpreter Advisory Committee.

TO APPLY: Submit a Judicial Branch Application for Employment or a Resume with a Resume Supplemental form, along with proof of education to:

Human Resource Division

401 Lomas NW

Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102

Telephone: (505) 841-9819 | Fax No: (505) 222-4823

Email: metrjobs-grp@nmcourts.gov

Website: https://app.metrocourt.state.nm.us/jobpostingsexternal

PROOF OF EDUCATION IS REQUIRED.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

26 Days Ago

Medical Interpreter jobs in Albuquerque, NM

Recently Added Medical Interpreter jobs

About Albuquerque, New Mexico

What does a Medical Interpreter do?