Sign Language Interpreter - PRN

The University of Kansas Health System • Olathe, KS

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About The Position

The Sign Language Interpreter position is responsible for providing equal access to deaf/hard of hearing patients and their families/significant others by interpreting in American Sign Language, transliterating English or matching the mode of communication best understood by the patient.

Requirements

• Associates Degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university AND 1 or more years of demonstrated medical interpreting experience OR 5 or more years of demonstrated medical interpreting experience.
• Certification through Kansas Quality Assurance Screening at Level 4 (Interpreting) and Level 4 (Transliterating) or above, or Missouri Certification - Advanced Level or above, or National Interpreter Certification through the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelors Degree in a related field of study from an accredited college or university.

Responsibilities

• Assist with scheduling appointments, coordinating with multiple departments/entities to make the best use of time and resources.
• Assists with provision of services in the private practices of physicians who have contractual agreements with Olathe Medical Center, Inc.
• Consistently meets work schedule.
• Demonstrates a full understanding of Deaf Culture and the ability to anticipate and recognize the potential for issues that may arise from differing cultural assumptions and expectations of providers and patients.
• Demonstrates ability to respond to such issues appropriately.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively with the deaf/hard of hearing patients and/or their families/significant others regardless of their language level or preferred mode of communication.
• Demonstrates ability to respond within 30 minutes or less when providing call coverage.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and ability to reset closed captioning at patient request.
• Demonstrates the ability to conduct telephone communication in a courteous and professional manner.
• Ensures continuity of care by placement of required signage and accurate and appropriate reporting to the next shift.
• Makes clear communication a priority, teaming with other staff interpreters when necessary to ensure accuracy.
• In extreme situations suggests using intermediary/deaf interpreter for highly visual consumers.
• Supports team members by providing relief during lengthy assignments, covering for lunch breaks, completing confirmations and day end tasks as well as completing assigned projects that will benefit the team.
• Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Associate degree