Asl Interpreter Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• At least two years of experience as an ASL translator in a health care setting.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Strong interpreting and translation skills, sound judgment, discretion, and a high level of professionalism.
• Ability to work effectively with patients, families, clinicians, volunteers, and non-clinical staff in an active hospital environment.
• Flexible, collaborative approach and commitment to accurate, patient-centered communication.
• Obtain Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI) certification from NBCMI within one year of the start date.
• Obtain Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) certification from CCHI within one year of the start date.
• Complete the Medical Center Interpreter Services Language Proficiency Assessment/Training Program within 90 days of employment.
• Complete the Interpreter Training Program within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Hospital experience is preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in linguistics, foreign languages, translation and interpretation, communication, or a related field preferred.
• National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret accurately and professionally between English and American Sign Language for patients, families, physicians, nurses, and other staff.
• Protect confidentiality and safeguard patient interests while following professional standards, hospital policies, and applicable legal and accreditation requirements.
• Interpret across clinical settings with sensitivity to patients’ age, developmental stage, health status, cultural background, and communication preferences.
• Complete clear and timely session documentation and service statistics after interpreting encounters.
• Provide written translations as needed, including patient education materials, instructions, letters, schedules, and questions from patients.
• Serve as a clinical resource for physicians, nursing teams, and other staff seeking guidance on interpretation needs.
• Provide appropriate referral or triage support for remote medical interpreting programs when indicated.
• Participate in service rounds, special projects, office responsibilities, and other departmental activities.
• Use independent judgment to solve problems, adapt to changing unit needs, and support a responsive patient experience.
• Educate and train physicians, nurses, staff, volunteers, and learners on effective communication with Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, interpreter best practices, and language-access requirements.
• Contribute to quality-improvement initiatives and projects that strengthen language access, patient experience, and health equity.

Benefits

• Benefits are offered for this part-time position.