American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter Interpretation Services, Part-Time, Days

The ASL Interpreter reflects the mission vision and values of Northwestern Medicine (NM) adheres to the organizations Code of Ethics and Corporate Compliance Program and complies with all relevant policies procedures guidelines and all other regulatory and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

• Conducts medical and general interpreting for patients and their families physicians and the healthcare team in accordance with the National Standards of Practice of NCIHC designed to facilitate the language needs at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. 
• Assesses and monitors patients understanding of information conveyed and serves as a cultural mediator. 
• Records and monitors interpretation activities according to department standards. 
• Makes decisions regarding prioritization of multiple requests received at one time.
• Medical Interpreting:
  • Provides medical and general interpreting services to patients family members support persons and healthcare providers and other staff in accordance with the National Standards of Practice (NCIHC).  This includes interpreting during consultations and diagnostic testing; medical procedures and operations; the consent process and educational forums.  Ensures that the patients and familys needs are communicated to healthcare providers and staff.
  • Screens multiple requests for interpreters and prioritizes requests based on urgency of need.
  • Assists the healthcare team in problem solving and complaint resolution related to the limited English-Proficient population.
  • Participates in ongoing professional development to maintain practice in accordance with professional medical interpreting standards.
• Communication and Collaboration:
  • Initiates and develops positive relationships with patients visitors healthcare providers fellow interpreters and staff exhibiting respect flexibility and cooperation at all times.
  • Serves as a cultural mediator as necessary and when appropriate to enhance communication between American culture staff and native culture patients/families as it relates to medical care.
  • Supports and participates in the continuous assessment and improvement of the interpretation services program.
  • Assists with other departmental functions as assigned
  • Actively participates in staff meetings and mandatory in-services.
• Documentation:
  • Maintains documentation of all interpretation encounters to include relevant data such as location duration and purpose.  Documents all interpreting encounters accurately and completely including patient refusals of interpreting services.
  • Maintains accurate records of productivity work volumes and interpreting requests.
• Additional Functions:      
  • Proven software competencies (Excel Word)
  • Adaptable to relevant software necessary for data tracking and trending

Qualifications :

Required:

• Must hold a certification from the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission with at least an Advanced or Master license from the state.
• A Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf certification completion substantiating formal training and qualifications for medical interpreting.
• Completion of high school education or equivalent.
• Minimum of two years experience in providing medical interpreting in an acute care setting.
• High level of fluency in English.
• Ability to interpret effectively accurately and impartially both receptive and expressive using medical terminology as appropriate.
• Ability to maintain professional demeanor in all situations.
• Knowledgeable about the issues of cultural competency and healthcare disparities.  Adaptable and sensitive in cross-cultural situations.
• Excellent communication organizational and customer service skills.

Preferred:

• Bachelors degree
• Tactile Sign Language (hand over hand) Tactile Fingerspelling or Pro-Tactile ASL Interpreting. Verifys 40 hours training via shadow/teach back with an experienced Tactile ASL interpreter working at an agency or healthcare organization.

Additional Information :

Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age sex race color religion national origin gender identity veteran status disability sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Benefits

We offer a wide range of benefits that provide employees with tools and resources to improve their physical emotional and financial well-being while providing protection for unexpected life events. Please visit our Benefits section to learn more.

Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Part-time