"Portuguese Medical Interpreter - Per Diem"

Position Summary

This Portuguese Medical Interpreter provides oral and written translation services for non-English speaking patients and families throughout the Hospital. Provides on-call intake coverage on a rotating basis. Participates in department and organization projects related to interpreting.

The Interpreter Services team is seeking a passionate Medical Interpreter for the Portuguese language. This individual will primarily service the Boston and Waltham locations. Needham and Peabody locations are also offered depending on candidate availability. This position will support the growing language access needs of those populations.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provides in-person and video interpreting for patients and families with limited English proficiency during interactions with care providers and hospital staff.
• Sight translates medical forms and instructions in the presence of the provider, following departmental protocols.
• Bridges cultural gaps by recognizing and facilitating communication around cultural differences between families and healthcare providers.
• Offers general, non-technical information to help patients navigate the healthcare system and assists with scheduling appointments and translating hospital literature as needed.
• Applies critical thinking, communication, and linguistic skills to support patient care, drawing on both formal training and real-world experience.
• Maintains professional competency through self-study, conferences, and continuing education, while abiding by the professional code of ethics and standards of practice.
• Complies with hospital policies and administrative requirements, including accurate participation in data collection processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

• A High School diploma / GED required. Associate's or Bachelor's Degree preferred.

Experience:

• At least 1 year of direct medical interpreting experience is strongly preferred.
• Written and verbal fluency in English and Portuguese is required for this position.

Licensure/ Certifications:

• Completion of a Medical Interpreter Training Course is preferred (typically a 60+ hour course).
• A National Certification in Medical Interpreting is preferred.