Job Description
Company Description At Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital Stanford, we know world-renowned care begins with world-class caring. That's why we combine advanced technologies and breakthrough discoveries with family-centered care. It's why we provide our caregivers with continuing education and state-of-the-art facilities, like the newly remodeled Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Stanford. And it's why we need caring, committed people on our team - like you. Join us on our mission to heal humanity, one child and family at a time. Job ID: LP_00022724-1992 Job Description JOB SUMMARY This paragraph summarizes the general nature, level and purpose of the job. The Lead Medical Interpreter/Translator is responsible for organizing and overseeing the daily work activities of the department. Ensures the work flow is managed appropriately. Is partially accountable for the work of others. Identifies and resolves complex problems within the Interpreter Services team and acts as a resource for the team. Applies expert knowledge to provide guidance to staff to ensure standard methods are used and work quality is consistent. Conducts simple and complex medical and general interpreting/translating for the patient care staff and for patients and their families. Works on department initiatives that support departmental goals and conceptualizes new programs at LPCHS. Mentors other Medical Interpreter/Translators and promotes professionalism within the department. Essential Functions The essential functions listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification. They are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned. Employees must abide by all Joint Commission Requirements including but not limited to sensitivity to cultural diversity, patient care, patient rights and ethical treatment, safety and security of physical environments, emergency management, teamwork, respect for others, participation in ongoing education and training, communication and adherence to safety and quality programs, sustaining compliance with National Patient Safety Goals, and licensure and health screenings. Must perform all duties and responsibilities in accordance with the hospital's policies and procedures, including its Service Standards and its Code of Conduct. Is partially accountable for work product of others. Has the authority to work as group leader. Elements of direct control over other positions including assisting in the training of new staff members, communicating instructions, assigning work to others, monitoring progress and work flow, checking work for timeliness and accuracy or completeness, establishing work standards, scheduling work, and providing input into supervisor's actions, including performance appraisals. Performs medical interpretation for patients and their families in consecutive and sight translation modalities in every area of the hospital and clinics including fast-paced and emotionally taxing situations; such as care conference, poor prognosis, and end-of-life discussions, short and long teaching sessions, rounds. Performs medical translation for patients and their families. Independently translates, edits and proofreads simple After Visit Summaries in an accurate, clear and timely manner (e.g., maternity, well baby, basic surgery procedures, etc.). Independently, translates, edits and proofreads complex After Visit Summaries in an accurate, clear and timely manner. (e.g., correspondence, Transplant, Oncology, medical procedures and instructions, etc., and other pertinent documents as necessary.) Connects patients and families to hospital resources, as needed. Shares observations with medical staff, clinical social workers, patient experience staff, chaplains, and ancillary staff about potential patient's needs to ensure quality patient care. Responds to Code emergency requests, confirms language preference, and provides interpretation for crisis interventions as necessary. May arrange interpretation for all languages for patients and families including: outside agencies, phone interpretation, spoken and sign language services, as needed Participates in leadership activities in the department, which may include but not limited to: the Interpreter Services Professional Practice Council, the Buddy Program and/or the Internship Program. Assists with basic linguistic and advanced cultural brokering as needed, including non-verbal cues, hospital culture, and timing. Proficiently and independently implements principles of advocacy to support patient safety and autonomy with diplomacy and collaboration. Participates in I