What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Sign Lang Interpreter II position at medstar-pilot?
Job Summary:
Breaking Barriers and bridging communication gaps – join our team as a skilled American Sign Language Interpreter! We are seeking a full time, skilled and experienced Sign Language Interpreter to join us at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
Join one of the largest healthcare systems in the Baltimore-Washington metro region also recognized as one of the "Healthiest Maryland Businesses". Apply today and learn how MedStar Health can be your next great career move!
Primary Duties:
1. Provides medical interpretation to facilitate and assure culturally appropriate, clear understanding and direct communication between MWHC providers and Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients/family members/ support person.
2. Provides a cultural interface and assessment of Deaf and Hard of Hearing patients and families to alert and refer issues and concerns appropriately to management, patient advocates, the medical team or supporting services that may be related to differences in cultural practices, views, or beliefs and that may impact care or place the patient, provider, or institution at risk.
3. Maintains the strict confidentiality of all interpreted conversations, and written documents concerning the patient's medical condition and treatment.
4. As a team, interviews, selects, and mentors Intern ASL students.
Qualifications:
· Bachelor’s degree or higher required
· 7-10 years of interpreting, preferably medical interpreting may be substituted for the degree requirement.
· 5-7 years interpreting, preferably medical interpreting required.
· American Sign Language Certification – ASLCERT (with the registry of interpreters for the deaf (RID)) required.
· Other state and ASL certifications may be considered.
