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Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it. 

 

Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.  

 

Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home. 

 

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 7 years in a row! 

 

We are searching for a talented Interpreter II Languages 

 

Hours: 40hrs  

Shift: Day shift, 8:00am - 4:30pm with weekend and holiday rotation  

Location: St. Luke's Hospital - New Bedford, MA

  

A career at Southcoast Health offers you: 

• A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serve 

• Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package 

• Generous Earned Time Off Package** 

• Employee Wellbeing Program 

• 403B Retirement Plan with company match 

• Tuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programs 

• Professional growth opportunities and customized leadership training 

**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 24 hours. 

Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 

 

 

Position reports to the Manager, Interpreter Services, or designee. Provide coverage on-site for Interpreter Services as requested. Provide accurate consecutive verbal interpretation. Develop a rhythm of interpretation to enhance the flow of communication between parties. Maintain accurate and timely digital documentation of encounters.

• Associate degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in a related field is required.
• Training in medical terminology. Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient and/or employee issues.
• Fluency in three (3) languages required, including English and two (2) assigned languages.
• One (1) year related experience preferred.
• Certificate of completion of a 60-hour Medical Interpreter Training program.
• Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired

 

 

Compensation: Pay rate will be determined based on level of experience. 

USD $17.49 - USD $29.41 /Hr.

no holiday only weekend rotation as needed