What are the responsibilities and job description for the Interpreter II- ASL position at The Lowell General Hospital?
Under general supervision, this position provides accurate interpretation for patient/families who have Limited English Proficiency (LEP). This position interprets the spoken language and culture between two or more individuals from English to the target language and back into English again to ensure accurate cross-language communication in a medical environment. May be required to translate written documents from English into the target language or from the target language into English. Acts as culture broker to identify when cultural differences are leading to a misunderstanding on the part of either the provider or patient. Language services are performed in designated areas according to the policies, procedures, philosophy, and objectives of the department and hospital. Works cooperatively within department and other services to create a system of quality health care. Hours: Per Diem, Rotating Shifts Looking for an American Sign Language (ASL) interpreter is needed to accommodate the needs of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing population. Minimum Qualifications: 1. High School diploma or equivalent 2. Medical Interpreter Certification from an accredited college or university 3. One (1) year of relevant interpreting experience 4. Bilingual Preferred Qualifications: 1. National Certification for Medical Interpreters 2. Three (3) years of relevant experience. Duties and Responsibilities: The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list. Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned. To provide accurate interpretation of language and culture between limited or non-English speaking patients and healthcare providers in the hospital. To maintain current knowledge in areas of interpreting techniques and medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, diagnostic procedures and treatments in both English and target language. Respond to requests as they come in from all LGH sites. Travel involved. Manage phone calls as needed Make rounds at the inpatients units Make rounds at the Emergency Department. To participate in educational opportunities What We Offer: Not only is Lowell General Hospital an exceptional place to work, offering a culture of recognizing and valuing employees, we provide amazing opportunities for our staff: · Opportunities for growth · Free on-campus parking About Lowell General For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, MelroseWakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers. The health system came together in 2014 to leverage the experience of its member organizations and integrate their missions to together transform the ways that consumers engage with and experience their care.
