Medical Interpreter jobs in New Mexico

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)

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Interpreter
  • NM School for the Deaf
  • Santa Fe, NM FULL_TIME
  • Posting Date: March 19, 2024

    Position Title: Interpreter

    Reports to: Coordinator of Interpretation and Translation Services

    Service Area: Santa Fe

    Employment Term: 10 Month / Exempt

    Salary/Wage Range: Depends on Qualifications and Experience

    Deadline for Application: April 5th, 2024


    Summary

    Performs interpreting work and duties for the New Mexico School for the Deaf community in a positive and receptive manner, while helping to advance the school’s mission and vision. The position involves interpreting for a diverse group of people as well as mentoring and being mentored depending on Interpreter skill level and need. Interpreting work is between American Sign Language and English, in a community rich with native ASL users and in settings often influenced by Spanish and other spoken languages.? Settings include, but are not limited to, classroom, sporting events, home visits, school tours/visits, IEPs and related meetings, workshops/trainings in a variety of topics, high register conference interpreting, platform events, frozen texts such as vlogs, workshops/trainings in a variety of topics, administrative, governmental, basic health care interpreting, parent and staff meetings, performing arts, vocational settings, board meetings, mental health settings, etc. Placement in such settings determined by the Coordinator of Interpretation and Translation. Interpreter skill level, certification, and opportunity to grow are all factors in placement determination. Includes additional duties and office projects that further the department’s mission and vision. Brings training in the interpreting profession to all aspects of employment—maintenance of confidentiality, professional conduct and appearance are requirements of this position. A flexible schedule is necessary to apply for this position. This is a position of trust, privy to professional and personnel information, which must be held in high confidence.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

    • Possesses the ability to handle individually appropriate interpreting assignments working from ASL-to-English and English-to-ASL. Possesses the ability to work out of one’s comfort zone when required.
    • Demonstrates humility and appreciation for the unique professional opportunity inherent in the position.
    • Contributes to departmental collaborative efforts as an interpreter and mentor, while modeling teaming skills and contributing to professional growth on a personal level.
    • Performs administrative support, with involvement in short-term and long-term office projects. Office duties may include but are not limited to: co-drafting and reviewing written materials on behalf of the interpreting department, coordination of short-term undergraduate internships, preparation and editing of community-wide and public correspondence that represents the NMSD Interpreting Department, voice-over and captioning of recorded frozen ASL texts, etc.
    • Communicates in a positive and effective manner with staff, students, co-workers, parents and/or visitors.
    • Willingness to be flexible with work hours and meet the interpreting needs of the community and interpreting department, including travel when necessary.
    • Provides useful feedback to interpreter colleagues, mentees, and interns in an effort to improve interpreting skill and culturally sensitive behaviors in these individuals.
    • Openness to feedback regarding work and professional skills.
    • Willingness to improve personal interpreting skills, be mentored by peers in and outside of NMSD, and continually seek professional development opportunities as an interpreter and mentor.
    • Contributes to captioning and voiceover recording of promotional and highly publicized videos.
    • Participates in monthly professional development team meetings with eagerness to learn.
    • Ability to travel overnight for interpreting assignments in and out of state.
    • Adheres to the NAD-RID Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct


    Competencies

    To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

    • Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to monitor data collection and validity; designs work flows and procedures.
    • Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
    • Job Knowledge - Competency in required job skills and knowledge; exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision; displays understanding of how job relates to others; uses resources effectively.
    • Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; works well in group problem solving situations.
    • Communication – Demonstrates good listening and comprehension; keeps others adequately informed; selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
    • Compassion – Demonstrates a general knowledge of the history and significance of Deaf and other minority communities in New Mexico.
    • Cooperation - Establishes and maintains effective relations; demonstrates tact and consideration.
    • Cultural Sensitivity – Demonstrates an understanding for diverse family dynamics, eye contact conventions, and gender roles in various cultures and how these cultural differences potentially might influence a communicated message.
    • Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; contributes to building positive team spirit; puts success of team above own interests; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
    • Diversity - Shows respect and sensitivity for cultural differences.
    • Ethics - Treats people with respect; works with integrity and principles.
    • Humility – Demonstrates an openness to learning; never assumes her/his expertise excludes her/him from having to learn about other cultures.
    • Organizational Support - Follows policies and procedures; completes administrative tasks correctly and on time; supports organization's goals and values.
    • Language – Possesses adeptness in working across a wide range of registers, genres, and variations of English and ASL; demonstrates flexibility, using language free of regionalisms when interpreting for a consumer who does not share the same variety of English or ASL; demonstrates ability to identify English-speaking and Deaf consumers’ language use and accommodate with appropriate target language form.
    • Adaptability - Manages competing demands; adjusts approach or method to best fit the situation; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
    • Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
    • Multiculturalism – Possesses general knowledge about Deaf education and attitudes toward Deafness; demonstrates the ability to apply American cultural values to business norms, such as punctuality and conciseness in communication, and apply Deaf cultural values to interpreting and other interactions, via attitude and demonstration of consideration and respect.
    • Initiative - Volunteers readily; seeks increased responsibilities.
    • Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; uses time efficiently; plans for additional resources; sets goals and objectives; organizes or schedules other people and their tasks.
    • Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance.
    • Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; reports potentially unsafe conditions; uses equipment and materials properly.


    Qualifications

    To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    Education and/or Experience

    Experience and/or training in the field of interpreting required. Bachelor’s Degree in Signed Language Interpreting or related field preferred. Experience working in a Deaf school environment preferred. Equivalent experience and education may be substituted for each other on a year-for-one basis.

    Certification and Licensure

    RID membership in good standing required. NM Interpreting License and PED license required upon hire.

    Language Skills

    Ability to fluently communicate in American Sign Language and English required. Other additional language or cultural fluency preferred. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively respond to questions from NMSD employees, and the general public. Comprehensive knowledge of spelling, punctuation and English grammar required.

    Reasoning Ability

    Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral/signed, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

    Preferred Qualifications

    Fluency in an additional language (ideally Spanish or Navajo), cultural competency with indigenous culture(s) of New Mexico, or specialties in Deaf interpreting may be preferred. Interpreters with additional language fluency are encouraged to apply.

    Computer Skills

    To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word-processing software, spreadsheet software, as well as remote meeting platforms, recording and editing software.

    Physical Demands

    The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.

    Access to a vehicle, a valid NM driver’s license, and the ability and willingness to travel overnight are necessary.

    Work Environment

    The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

    The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

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Spanish Interpreter
  • Vernacular Language Services
  • Farmington, NM PART_TIME
  • We are currently looking for fluent Spanish speakers for IMMEDIATE start for as-needed freelance interpretation jobs in the surrounding Farmington, M area. The work involves interpreting for limited E...
  • 3 Days Ago

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Spanish Interpreter
  • VLS Lang
  • Farmington, NM PART_TIME,CONTRACTOR
  • We are looking for fluent Spanish speakers for immediate start for as-needed freelance interpretation jobs in the area surrounding Farmington, NM.The work involves interpreting for limited English-spe...
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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 Targ...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Court Interpreter
  • Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court
  • Albuquerque, NM FULL_TIME
  • BERNALILLO COUNTY METROPOLITAN COURT JOB RECRUITMENT ANNOUNCEMENT Human Resource Division Telephone: (505) 841-9819 401 Lomas NW Fax No.: (505) 222-4823 Albuquerque, New Mexico 87102 Email: metrjobs-g...
  • 4 Days Ago

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Bengali Interpreter
  • LE011 CyraCom International, Inc.
  • Las Cruces, NM FULL_TIME
  • CyraCom is a language services leader that provides interpretation and translation services to thousands of organizations worldwide. No matter what role you are, from back office staff to an interpret...
  • 10 Days Ago

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Spanish Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • St. Luke's Health System
  • Twin Falls, ID
  • Overview: St. Lukes Health System in Twin Falls, ID is seeking a Medical Interpreter/Translator to join our Language Ser...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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CBHC Medical Interpreter
  • Eliot's
  • Lynn, MA
  • At Eliot we are dedicated to restoring dignity and hope to the lives of the people we serve by ensuring access to eviden...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Interpreter I - Spanish
  • ASIAN PACIFIC HEALTH CARE VENTURE
  • Los Angeles, CA
  • Job Details Level Entry Job Location Los Feliz Health Center - Los Angeles, CA Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time E...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Yupik Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and sta...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Yupik Medical Interpreter/Translator
  • Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation
  • Bethel, AK
  • Position Summary: Under the direction of the manager, the incumbent serves as a medical interpreter for patients and sta...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Interpreter - Supplemental - Hmong
  • Mayo Clinic Health System
  • La Crosse, WI
  • Why Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic is top-ranked in more specialties than any other care provider according to U.S. News & Worl...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Bilingual Medical Interpreter
  • Swope Health
  • Kansas City, KS
  • As a Bilingual Medical Interpreter, you will conducts medical and general interpreting between patients and medical prof...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Medical Interpreter - Spanish
  • Trinity Health
  • Springfield, MA
  • Employment Type: Part timeShift: Rotating Shift Description: Come join the Interpreter Services team at Mercy Medical Ce...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

New Mexico (Spanish: Nuevo México Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβo ˈmexiko] (listen), Navajo: Yootó Hahoodzo pronounced [jòːtxó xɑ̀xʷòːtsò]) is a state in the Southwestern region of the United States of America; its capital and cultural center is Santa Fe, which was founded in 1610 as capital of Nuevo México (itself established as a province of New Spain in 1598), while its largest city is Albuquerque with its accompanying metropolitan area. It is one of the Mountain States and shares the Four Corners region with Utah, Colorado, and Arizona; its other neighboring states are Oklahoma to the north...
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Income Estimation for Medical Interpreter jobs
$41,414 to $51,456

Medical Interpreter in Alamogordo, NM
Just as a doctor may see their work as a personal calling, interpreters working in this field often feel the same.
October 10, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Springfield, OH
Once they have that under their belt they make excellent Medical Interpreters.
October 16, 2019
Medical Interpreter in Eugene, OR
It used to be that interpreters would be strictly limited to performing interpreting tasks; however, nowadays interpreters working in hospitals, medical institutions, and health-related call centers would do well to have more than interpretation skills under their belt.
October 25, 2019