Interpreter American Sign Language, Blount, PT, Variable

Prisma Health

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Job Summary
Interprets spoken words from one language into another. May be designated according to language or languages interpreted. May specialize in specific subject area.
Essential Functions
All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health's purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
Interprets spoken passages from one language into another. In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, interprets to second, and interprets responses from second into first language. Expresses either approximate or exact interpretation. Receives briefing on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
Responds to all customers, sets priorities, gives reports and maintains confidentiality. Provide information, education and technical assistance for customers in order to help facilitate effective use of language services.
Maintains positive working relations with all customers and peers including verbalizing complaints or concerns through appropriate channels and accepting assignment
Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education - Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in related field of study preferred.
• Experience - One (1) year directly related work experience preferred
• Effective 12/01/23 incumbents will be required to obtain ASL certification, accepted by RID & SCAD, by 12/31/2025 to meet minimum competency requirements.
• Proficiency in speaking English and American Sign Language
• Achievement of a passing score on a language proficiency test. The test measures proficiency in both English and the language to be interpreted.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• Ability to attend staff meetings, mandatory training and compliance with rules and expectations of the department.
• Ability to participate in self-development programs and directed programs for quality control while maintaining competencies.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of medical terminology

Responsibilities

• Interprets spoken passages from one language into another. In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, interprets to second, and interprets responses from second into first language. Expresses either approximate or exact interpretation. Receives briefing on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
• Responds to all customers, sets priorities, gives reports and maintains confidentiality. Provide information, education and technical assistance for customers in order to help facilitate effective use of language services.
• Maintains positive working relations with all customers and peers including verbalizing complaints or concerns through appropriate channels and accepting assignment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees