American Sign Language Interpreter Bwh
American Sign Language Interpreter Bwh
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Job Description
Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals including doctors nurses business people tech experts researchers and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit we support patient care research teaching and community service striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.
Job Summary
Responsible for assessing the needs of non-English speaking and hearing impaired patients and providing assistance by interpretation of consent forms diagnoses discharge plans and any other type of patient-related information. Independently resolves most issues that arise in their daily responsibilities answers questions about protocols and makes appropriate referrals without direct supervision. Serve as a resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Comply with appropriate BWH policies and procedures.Qualifications
1. Bachelors Degree with a concentration in a human relations field (i.e. Sociology Psychology) highly preferable.
2. At least 2 years of college level education and 2 years of hospital and/or health care related experience in a position of direct patient contact.
3. Fluency of English and American Sign Language.
4. Prior training of medical terminology and interpreting skills.
5. Knowledge of culture-specific care.
6. ASL Interpreter Certification.
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EEO Statement:
Mass General Brigham Competency Framework
At Mass General Brigham our competency framework defines what effective leadership looks like by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance make hiring decisions identify development needs mobilize employees across our system and establish a strong talent pipeline.
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