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Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

23d•$31 - $48•Onsite

About The Position

The ASL Clinical Interpreter facilitates communication between patients, their families, physicians, nurses, volunteers, non-clinical staff, and the broader community. The role provides accurate, professional interpretation between English and American Sign Language across clinical settings, with sensitivity to patients’ ages, developmental stages, health status, cultural backgrounds, and communication preferences. The position also includes written translation, documentation and session statistics, service rounds, special projects, office duties, education and training, and support for quality-improvement initiatives. The interpreter protects confidentiality and patient interests and complies with professional standards, hospital policies, applicable legal requirements, and accreditation requirements. This is a part-time position with benefits, scheduled for at least 20 hours per week, Monday through Friday on the day shift.

Requirements

At least two years of experience as an ASL translator in a health care setting.
Strong interpreting and translation skills, sound judgment, discretion, and a high level of professionalism.
Ability to work effectively with patients, families, clinicians, volunteers, and non-clinical staff in an active hospital environment.
Flexible, collaborative approach and commitment to accurate, patient-centered communication.
High school diploma or GED.
Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) credential from NBCMI to be obtained within one year of start date.
Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) credential from CCHI to be obtained within one year of start date.
Medical Center Interpreter Services Language Proficiency Assessment/Training Program to be completed within 90 days of employment.
Interpreter Training Program to be completed within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Hospital experience is preferred.
Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, foreign languages, translation and interpretation, communication, or a related field is preferred.
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

Interpret accurately and professionally between English and American Sign Language for patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other staff.
Protect confidentiality and patient interests and follow professional standards, hospital policies, legal requirements, and accreditation requirements.
Interpret in clinical settings with sensitivity to patients’ ages, developmental stages, health status, cultural backgrounds, and communication preferences.
Complete timely session documentation and service statistics after interpreting encounters.
Provide written translations as needed, including patient education materials, instructions, letters, schedules, and patient questions.
Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nursing teams, and other staff seeking guidance on interpretation needs.
Provide referral or triage support for remote medical interpreting programs when indicated.
Participate in service rounds, special projects, office responsibilities, and other departmental activities.
Use independent judgment to solve problems, adapt to changing unit needs, and support a responsive patient experience.
Educate and train physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers, and learners on communication with Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, interpreter best practices, and language-access requirements.
Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and projects that strengthen language access, patient experience, and health equity.