Spanish Interpreter/Patient Advocate
- Location
- Fort Worth, TX · On-site
- Job type
- Full-time
- Level
- Mid-level
- Experience
- 2+ years
- Education
- Associate degree
- Listed
- 30 days ago
Skills & highlights for this role
- Heartsaver CPR (American Heart Association)
- Spanish-English interpretation
- medical terminology
- emergency care
Also useful
- translation experience
About the role
Location: Medical Center - Fort Worth Department: Emergency Dept Shift: Third Shift (United States of America) Standard Weekly Hours: 32 Summary: Functions as an integral member of the multidisciplinary team. Consistently maintains a professional, therapeutic, helpful image and attitude. Provides emotional support to families in crisis. Provides Spanish translation and interpretation for all aspects of emergency care.
Education: Associates degree required. At least two years experience in a direct patient care setting preferred. Demonstrates proficiency in English and secondary language. Special consideration for experienced translator in the following language: Spanish. Familiarity with medical terminology an asset. Previous interpretation / translation experience preferred. High school diploma required.
Spanish interpreters / translators must meet Spanish proficiency levels defined by Cook Childrens Health Care System and measured by objective and nationally recognized oral language, reading and writing tests. All applicants are tested to determine their Spanish proficiency level to qualify for employment. Applicants must meet minimally required Spanish proficiency levels.
Testing will be administrated by a contracted testing service prior to completion of the employment process. Applicants must test at the proficient level to qualify. Subsequent to employment, Spanish proficiency levels are verified as part of the employees annual review. Testing is administered by a contracted testing service. Demonstrated ability to read and write in English and Spanish.
The ability to relate to a diverse cultural and ethnic population. Certification/Licensure: Heart saver Courses provided by American Heart Association is required within 30 days of employment and must be maintained per Medical Center Policy, MC 175.
About Us
These opportunities include terms, conditions and privileges of employment, including but not limited to hiring, job placement, training, compensation, discipline, advancement and termination. Cook Children's is a Texas-only employer. If you are hired, you will need to maintain your primary residence within the state of Texas, along with all licenses and credentials required for your position throughout your employment.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
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.
From Cook Childrens's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on October 10, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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