ONCOLOGY MEDICAL INTERPRETER I

At Moffitt Cancer Center, we strive to be the leader in understanding the complexity of cancer and applying these insights to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Our diverse team of over 9,000 are dedicated to serving our patients and creating a workspace where every individual is recognized and appreciated. For this reason, Moffitt has been recognized on the 2023 Forbes list of America’s Best Large Employers and America’s Best Employers for Women, Computerworld magazine’s list of 100 Best Places to Work in Information Technology, DiversityInc Top Hospitals & Health Systems and continually named one of the Tampa Bay Time’s Top Workplace. Additionally, Moffitt is proud to have earned the prestigious Magnet® designation in recognition of its nursing excellence. Moffitt is a National Cancer Institute-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center based in Florida, and the leading cancer hospital in both Florida and the Southeast. We are a top 10 nationally ranked cancer center by Newsweek and have been nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report since 1999.
Working at Moffitt is both a career and a mission: to contribute to the prevention and cure of cancer. Join our committed team and help shape the future we envision.

Summary

JOB SUMMARY

The Oncology Medical Interpreter I provide interpreting services to Limited English Proficiency patients and Moffitt Cancer Center providers during clinical and non-clinical encounters selecting the appropriate interpreting mode to the encounter. The Oncology Medical Interpreter I render meaning in a confidential, accurate, complete, and impartial way while maintaining professional boundaries and ethical standards, treating parties with respect, and acting in a professional and ethical manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION:

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred:

• Associate’s Degree: field of Study: 4o hours medical interpreter training.
• Licensure / Certification: (One of the following) CHI, CMI, RID, court interpreting

EXPERIENCE:

• Minimum of two years of experience in professional interpreting (Healthcare, legal or other related in both remote [over the phone, video or RSI] or in-person modalities).
• Preferred:
  • Two years of experience as an in-person medical interpreting in a hospital setting.

Additional Skills/ Specialized Training:

• Preferred: 
  • Medical interpreting coursework (minimum required 40 hours from a reputable organization) or medical interpreting certificate.
  • Basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
  • Basic knowledge of anatomy, medical diagnostic procedures, diseases, treatments, major body systems, etc. in the working languages.
  • Basic knowledge of the IMIA, CHIA, RID, and/or NCIHC Code of Ethics and standards of practice. Basic knowledge of the dynamics involved in a triadic encounter.
  • Basic knowledge of modes of interpreting and ability to select the correct one in the particular situation.
  • Basic knowledge of specialized medical vocabulary and oncology in the working language pairs.
  • Verbal proficiency in English and the spoken or signed target language(s); ability to understand readily and completely what others convey in the source language; ability to speak and be readily understood in both languages. Written competence in both English and the target spoken language(s). Basic sight translation skills
  • Basic knowledge of all professional Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics and diligent application in daily practice.