Hospital translator requirements

In this post, you can re requirements needed for Hospital translator position. The standard job requirements includes: education/knowledge, skills, abilities (KSA model, core competency), experience, license, qualities, training courses, physical requirements, degree or certificates…

I. Key qualifications/requirements

1. High School diploma or GED.
2. Medical Interpretation experience in hospital, physicians office, or other health care setting, preferred. 
3. Successful completion of conversational/ translation competency test, administered by CCH translator .  
4. Completion of AHEC Interpreter Training, preferred.   
5. Must have knowledge of medical terminology.
6. Must be able to demonstrate sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy. 
7. Prefer Nursing Assistant certification.
8. Experience in a healthcare setting
9. Experience with geriatric and their caregivers .
10. Basic experience with electronic patient health information (PHI).

II. Key skills employers are looking for

Below are top 7 skills/abilities that every employers are looking for, you should pay attention to them:

1. Adaptability/Flexibility
2. Dependability/Reliability/Responsibility
3. Teamwork
4. Positive Attitude
5. Professionalism
6. Willingness to Learn
7. Communications Skills