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Medical Interpreter-Chinese/Mandarin [Supp] Job
Date: Mar 12, 2010
Location: Rochester, MN, US
Description
Accurately transmits messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel at Mayo Clinic using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes. Provides education and consultation to both providers and patient/families on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the health care encounter. Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care. Participates in an on-call rotation according to the guidelines established for the specific language groups. May assist with new interpreter orientation and mentoring. Works in a fast-paced clinical environment with frequently changing priorities. Job may be physically demanding with frequent walking and standing. May also be emotionally challenging and highly stressful, requiring maturity, composure and sound judgment. This is an on-call supplemental position, with variable hours.(002081)
Department: Language
Basic Qualifications: Completion of a medical interpreter training program and/or a graduate of an associate degree program, preferably in a healthcare-related field, is required. If the degree is obtained from a school outside the United States, a copy of the official transcript/degree is required. Must demonstrate fluency in English and the target language with a minimum level of Advanced Low proficiency based on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency interview (OPI). Must be able to read and write in English and the target language. Must have knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served. Must have good interpersonal, customer service, time management and basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is preferred. Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach 3 most recent performance evaluations to online application to be considered for this position.
Benefit Eligibility: No
Posting Begin Date: 12/11/2009
Posting End Date: Until Filled
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Hours/2-Weeks: Supplemental
Schedule: Variable hours during regular office hours, depending on workload.
Shift: Days
Building: Mayo
Salary: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $17.77 per hour.
Staffing Contact: Katie Loftus
Accurately transmits messages between non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers or support personnel at Mayo Clinic using consecutive, simultaneous, and sight translation modes. Provides education and consultation to both providers and patient/families on culturally specific values, beliefs, and practices that are relevant to the health care encounter. Adheres to the National Standards of Practice for Interpreters in Health Care and to the National Code of Ethics for Interpreters in Health Care. Participates in an on-call rotation according to the guidelines established for the specific language groups. May assist with new interpreter orientation and mentoring. Works in a fast-paced clinical environment with frequently changing priorities. Job may be physically demanding with frequent walking and standing. May also be emotionally challenging and highly stressful, requiring maturity, composure and sound judgment. This is an on-call supplemental position, with variable hours.(002081)
Department: Language
Basic Qualifications: Completion of a medical interpreter training program and/or a graduate of an associate degree program, preferably in a healthcare-related field, is required. If the degree is obtained from a school outside the United States, a copy of the official transcript/degree is required. Must demonstrate fluency in English and the target language with a minimum level of Advanced Low proficiency based on the American Council of Teachers of Foreign Languages (ACTFL) oral proficiency interview (OPI). Must be able to read and write in English and the target language. Must have knowledge of cultural backgrounds of patients to be served. Must have good interpersonal, customer service, time management and basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications: A bachelor's degree is preferred. Mayo Clinic employees applying for this position are asked to attach 3 most recent performance evaluations to online application to be considered for this position.
Benefit Eligibility: No
Posting Begin Date: 12/11/2009
Posting End Date: Until Filled
Employment Type: Non-Exempt
Hours/2-Weeks: Supplemental
Schedule: Variable hours during regular office hours, depending on workload.
Shift: Days
Building: Mayo
Salary: Education, experience, and tenure may be considered along with internal equity when job offers are extended. The minimum pay rate is $17.77 per hour.
Staffing Contact: Katie Loftus
Nearest Major Market: Rochester MN
Job Segments: Customer Service, Customer Service Representative, ERP
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