ASL Interpreter

Trinity Health•Maywood, IL

1d•$43

About The Position

At Loyola, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Flexible scheduling, at Loyola, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family. • Daily Pay • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Rewards 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

Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Specify Degree(s): NAD-RID Certificate of Interpretation and Transliteration, or NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification
Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Details: Must have experience in medical interpreting.
Licensure/Certifications: Required: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Advanced Level National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent
Illinois requires ASL Interpreters to achieve a minimum of an Advanced level license to practice in health care; Master level candidates are strongly preferred.

Nice To Haves

Preferred: Associate degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 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.