Onsite Tactile ASL Interpreter
About The Position
Global Language System is seeking qualified and experienced Tactile American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreters to provide onsite interpretation services for healthcare appointments at the VA Puget Sound Health Care System in Seattle, Washington. The role requires strong communication skills, professional standard certifications, and specialized experience working with DeafBlind individuals using tactile and ProTactile communication modalities. Interpreters provide consecutive Tactile ASL interpretation for healthcare appointments and medical visits, facilitating clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication between healthcare providers, clinical staff, and DeafBlind consumers. The role requires adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and HIPAA privacy regulations, as well as professionalism, punctuality, and adaptability in a federal healthcare environment.
Requirements
- Demonstrated experience in Tactile ASL and ProTactile interpreting, specifically within medical, healthcare, or government settings.
- High proficiency in American Sign Language and English, with specialization in DeafBlind communication methods.
Nice To Haves
- Active Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) or National Interpreter Certification (NIC) certification is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide high-quality, onsite consecutive Tactile ASL interpretation for healthcare appointments and medical visits.
- Facilitate clear, accurate, and culturally sensitive communication between healthcare providers, clinical staff, and DeafBlind consumers.
- Maintain strict adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct and HIPAA privacy regulations.
- Demonstrate professional conduct, punctuality, and adaptability in federal healthcare environments.
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