Designated Healthcare Interpreter

University of Texas at Austin•Austin, TX

37d•$90,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Internal Medicine at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Designated Healthcare Interpreter. The designated healthcare interpreter interprets all aspects of patient care and academic practice between patients, clinicians, and departments. The primary function of the Interpreter is to provide interpretation between signed and spoken language to a deaf physician in all areas of the physician’s work, including but not limited to: clinical, education, research, academic, and administrative settings. The interpreter works to relay information accurately and completely in compliance with all clinical site policies and procedures, particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent, as well as the Code of Professional Conduct and Code of Ethics as set forth by the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf and the Board for the Evaluation of Interpreters.

Requirements

Minimum of current RID and/or NIC and/or Texas BEI certification.
At least 5 years of professional interpreting experience in healthcare settings.
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, written, ASL, and oral communication skills.
Flexibility and good judgement.
Highly developed sense of discretion in dealing with confidential information.
Ability to multi-task and work well in a fast-paced, stressful environment while maintaining confidentiality.
Professional appearance and demeanor.
History of regular and punctual attendance in the workplace.
The Interpreter consistently will work in high-level, high-stakes circumstances, and must possess advanced proficiency with medical concepts and terminology, in both lay and professional language, and in both spoken and signed modes.
Interpreters without an academic degree may be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree.
More than 5 years of experience as an interpreter working frequently with deaf medical professionals.

Responsibilities

Interpret for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clinicians in their interactions with patients, families, trainees, care providers, and other hospital personnel in all settings and areas of the physician’s work
Interpret complex and/or sensitive medical and personal information, including diagnostic and surgical procedures, medical histories and medical, social and psychological assessments, and diagnostic and treatment plan development.
Meet regularly as scheduled by deaf physician to assist in coordination of schedule for language access services in all settings and areas of the physician’s work
Work as a team with other interpreters when needed.
Communicate with UT, and partner hospital-related faculty, staff, trainees, and visitors as necessary
Enhance community outreach through partnerships and collaboration with local, state, regional, and/or national interpreting and healthcare organizations
Maintain position-related documentation (e.g., time logs, professional development, academic activities)
Engage in professional development activities (e.g., BLS, professional CE activities) as necessary to maintain appropriate credentials
Undergo health care maintenance (e.g., annual PPD, annual influenza vaccine) as necessary
Read and respond to electronic mail in a timely manner
VA-specific needs.
Other related duties as assigned.