Spanish Interpreter - Prosper

Location:

Medical Center-Prosper

Department:

Case Management

Shift:
First Shift (United States of America)

Standard Weekly Hours:

40

Summary:

The Spanish Interpreter will provide patients, guardians, and staff access to accurately interpret via face-to-face encounters during designated hours noted in the designated broadcasting system. Spanish Interpreters are bilingual and proficient in English and Spanish to interpret health care information to and from Spanish-speaking patients/guardians and Cook Children's health care providers. Provides Spanish Interpretation and Translation for all aspects of emergency care and inpatient care. Act as a Language Liaison between the patient, guardians, and staff in support of the medical plan of care. Facilitates acquisition of Interpreter Services for non-Spanish Languages (via OPI/over the phone interpreter, VRI/video remote interpreter and/or on-site interpreter contract services).

Hours: Mon. - Thurs. 0800-1830

Note: Selected Candidate must be able to train at our Fort Worth Medical Center 4 - 6 weeks before starting position at Prosper Medical Center.

Required Qualifications:

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must demonstrate proficiency in both the English and Spanish languages.
• Familiar with medical terminology preferred.
• Previous interpretation/translation experience preferred.
• Basis Life Support (BLS) Certification for Health Care Providers required within 30 days of employment.
• All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level and must meet the Spanish proficiency level defined by Cook Children's Health Care System. Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service before completion of the employment process.

About Us:

Cook Children's is an equal opportunity employer. As such, Cook Children's offers equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other protected class in accordance with applicable federal laws. These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination.

Client-provided location(s): Frisco, TX

Job ID: Cook_Childrens-JR-114797

Employment Type: FULL_TIME

Posted: 2025-12-18T18:34:07