ASL Interpreter

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a ASL Interpreter and become Loyola Strong! The ASL Interpreter provides vital interpreting services to ensure effective communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, their families, and Loyola’s. We are seeking a skilled ASL Interpreter to facilitate clear and accurate communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, their families, and our medical staff. This position plays a key role in ensuring accessibility across medical, mental health, and spiritual care settings.

Requirements

High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Experience in medical interpreting.
ASL (American Sign Language) License - Advanced Level
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent

Nice To Haves

Associate degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
3-5 years of previous job-related experience
ASL (American Sign Language) License - Masters Level

Responsibilities

Provide inperson and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services in ASL and English.
Support Deaf/hard-of hearing patients in understanding medical instructions and completing forms.
Interpret for Loyola employees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
Maintain detailed records of interpreting sessions and conduct patient appointment outreach.
Advocate for communication access and assess interpreting needs across care settings.
Lead training on Deaf culture, working with interpreters, and VRI use.
Mentor ASL interpreter students and teach sign language classes to staff.