needed to advance your career. We take pride in hiring the best, most hard-working employees. Our dedicated doctors, nurses and staff reflect the culturally and ethnically varied community we serve. They are proof of our dedication to crafting a dynamic, inclusive environment that fuels innovation and the gold standard of patient care we strive for. What will you be doing in this role? Under the general direction of a licensed care giver, the ASL Clinical Interpreter facilitates communication between physicians, nurses, volunteers, non-clinical staff, patients, patients' families and the community. Responsibilities include interpretation, session statistics, service rounds, special projects, office duties, and assisting volunteers within the Medical Center. The Clinical Interpreter position requires a high level of expertise and professionalism in interpreting and translating techniques, and performs all job duties with sensitivity and attention to the age and developmental issues of the patient populations served that include: the hearing impaired; limited English; and non-English speaking populations. Provides care to special patient populations and patients with diverse cultural backgrounds. Serves and protects the hospital community by adhering to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state and local requirements and accrediting bodies. Exercises independent problem-solving abilities. Will work in a highly visible, very active environment. Must be able to work a flexible work schedule. Qualifications Education: High School Diploma/GED, (Minimum) Bachelor's Degree, Linguistics, foreign languages, translation and interpretation, communication or related field. (Preferred) Work Experience: 2 years experience as an ASL traslator in a health care environment. (minimum) Licenses and Certifications: Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certification (NIC). (Preferred) Medical Center Interpreter Services Language Proficiency Assessment/Training Program. 90 Days (Minimum) Interpreter Training Program. 90 Days (Minimum)
