ASL (American Sign Language) Medical Interpreter

Position Summary

The Interpreter Specialist provides medical and general interpreting services for limited English proficient patients/guests and/or deaf patients/guests.

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Education High school graduate or GED required

Experience

• A minimum of one year experience interpreting in a healthcare environment is required

License/Registration/Certifications

• N/A

Assessments

• Viable candidates may be requested to successfully complete a medical interpretation competency assessment

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience

• Successful completion of medical terminology and medical interpretation training

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

• Not required, but certifications are highly recommended

Core Job Responsibilities

• Must be bilingual in English and a target language such as Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, etc. with strong verbal and written skills in these languages.
• Must be able to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines.
• Collaborates with Dispatcher to ensure that medical interpreter requests are met on a timely basis.
• Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
• Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, on an as needed basis.
• Ensures that medical interpreter Code of Ethics is followed during encounters with staff and patients/guests.
• Assists English-speaking employees to communicate with Limited English Proficient patients/guests in culturally and linguistically appropriate styles and behaviors.
• Records & documents medical interpretation activities according to departmental guidelines, noting staff or patient’s concerns & issues related to risk management directives or violations of hospital policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.