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Oregon Health & Science University Foundation

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51 - 200 employees

🤲 Charity

⚕️ Healthcare Insurance

📚 Education

Charity • Healthcare Insurance • Education

Oregon Health & Science University Foundation is a charitable organization dedicated to supporting healthcare innovation and education. The foundation funds vital programs across Oregon Health & Science University, advancing groundbreaking research in areas such as cancer, children's health, brain health, and reproductive health. Through donations and community support, OHSU Foundation aims to create a healthier future by facilitating access to cutting-edge medical care and fostering the next generation of healthcare professionals.

📋 Description

• Completes translation projects by rendering written text from one language into another while maintaining the meaning, structure, style, and intended impact of the original. • Provides accurate translation of medical documents, letters, educational materials, and other translation projects as assigned by the supervisor. • Proofreads and reviews translations and submits feedback to other translators. • Consults resources appropriately to ensure accurate translations. • Communicates effectively, professionally, and in a friendly manner for correspondence with translation requestors and contracted vendors. • Actively participates in strategic planning and process improvement projects for department-wide initiatives. • Monitors central translations inbox and supports with project management as assigned by the supervisor. • Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource for internal departments, workgroups, and stakeholders. • Works to promote use of translation services for LEP populations and educates on how to ensure effective, accurate, and timely translation of documents. • Educates staff and faculty on topics of cultural awareness, LEP populations, and translation best practices. • Complies with OHSU’s Code of Conduct and core department and job-specific competencies. • Consistently performs the job duties in a professional manner. • Works with other translators to research best standards for delivery of services. • Participates in training, ongoing education, and staff meetings as required.

🎯 Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience • Five years of documented professional translation experience • Three years of experience translating in the medical field • Native Spanish-speaker with English fluency – both written and spoken • Cultural knowledge of and ability to translate for target audiences from Mexico and Central America • Full understanding of the translation process and knowledge of linguistic principles as they apply to translation • Extensive knowledge and understanding of medical terminology • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) • Experience working with a CAT tool • Excellent proofreading skills with the ability to identify grammar, spelling, and punctuation errors

🏖️ Benefits

• Paid time off • Flexible work arrangements