Certified Medical Interpreter -Spanish - 3:00pm-11:30pm - Riley Hospital - Full Time

Do you have compassion for helping others? Do you want to have a rewarding career? Then we have the job for you. We are looking to fill a Full Time Certified Medical Interpreter (Spanish) position for the Emergency Department at Riley Hospital for Children. This position will work Monday – Friday, 3:00pm – 11:30pm.  The position will also work every other weekend. The two-week schedule will repeat each pay period. 

We are seeking a Certified Medical Interpreter in Spanish who has the required Bridging the Gap (BTG) certification or is a Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI). 

The Interpreter provides support to Limited English Proficiency (LEP) patients, families, and medical staff providing care. They administer care to designated patients and provides support to the care team under the direction of the clinical nurse. They serve as the liaison between clinical, medical staff and patients and/or families. They assure care of patients and families is reflective of IU Health's values.

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Requires Bridging the Gap (BTG) certification. Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) preferred.
• Requires high level of oral and written fluency in English and target language (i.e. Spanish).
• Requires knowledge and cultural understanding of target communities (i.e. Hispanic/Latino ).
• Requires knowledge of diverse medical terminology in English and target language. , May require additional training and appropriate certification in language interpretation.
• Prior interpreting experience in target language (i.e. Spanish) in a medical setting preferred.

• Indiana University Health has nearly 40,000 team members, including more than 3,600 physicians and 1,200 advanced practice providers, and we’re home to the largest nursing network in Indiana with more than 9,000 nursing team members at over 800 sites of care.
• IU Health is ranked No. 1 in Indiana by U.S. News & World Report, Riley Children's Health is ranked among the top children's hospitals in the country by U.S. News & World Report.
• A unique partnership with the Indiana University School of Medicine – one of the nation’s largest medical schools – gives patients access to groundbreaking research and innovative treatments, and it offers team members access to the latest science and the very best training – advancing healthcare for all.
• With 15 hospitals, including seven with Magnet designation and eight with Pathways to Excellence designation, our team members are leading the way through excellence.
• At Indiana University Health, your personal and professional growth is a top priority. You will have access to many diverse opportunities to learn and develop in meaningful ways that matter most to you, such as advanced clinical training, leadership development, promotion opportunities and cross training development.
• Indiana University Health is invested in the lives of Hoosiers, leading the transformation of healthcare to make Indiana one of the nation’s healthiest states.