The Language Interpreter is responsible for providing interpretation services to patients, family members throughout the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab System of Care, including travel to satellite locations throughout the Chicagoland area.

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.

Principal Responsibilities

The Language Interpreter - Registry will:

1. Provide interpretation for patients, caregivers throughout the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab System of Care to ensure patients receive full benefit of treatment.
2. Translate clinical and procedural documents by providing an oral translation into the language of the patient.
3. Translate written documents.
4. Assist employees in understanding cultural differences and how language barriers may impact patient care.
5. Perform all other duties that may be assigned in the best interest of the Shirley Ryan AbilityLab.

Required Skills Required Experience

1. Successful completion of a formal program in medical interpreting and translation with medical interpretation certificate.
2. Demonstrated ability to interpret verbal and transcribe written medical and rehabilitative information in both the foreign language as well as English language.
3. Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of cultural differences that exist within cultures.
4. Demonstrated strong interpersonal skills, decision-making ability to manage caseload and time.
5. Ability to prioritize work schedule.
6. Able to travel between patient care areas and off-site facilities.
7. Ability to sustain a busy and flexible work schedule.

Reporting Relationships

Reports directly to the Business Support Manager for Interpreter Services

Working Conditions

Normal office environment with little or no exposure to dust or extreme temperature.

 About Shirley Ryan AbilityLab

Shirley Ryan AbilityLab is the first-ever "translational" research hospital where clinicians, scientists, innovators and technologists work together to advance Human Ability.

The above statements are intended to describee 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.

Shirley Ryan 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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