ASL Interpreter
Job Location:
Grand Rapids, MI - USA
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Under the direct supervision of the supervisor the incumbent serves as a healthcare interpreter and supports all aspects of the department operations to ensure effective communication between Deaf Blind and Hard of Hearing (DBHOH) patients their families/companions and accurate oral and sign language interpretations in a variety of clinical settings. Relays medical information between speakers and a /sign language speaker in accordance withCorewell Health policies and procedures National Standards of Practice and Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) code of Ethics. Also assists department with on-the-job training and mentoring of interpreter internships. Helps facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse consumers. Explains hospital resources office protocols and limitations to clinicians and patients; makes appropriate referrals; serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Performs other duties as required to support the department.
Essential Functions
Performs as applicable to type of interpreting: consecutive and simultaneous healthcare interpretations American Sign Language (ASL) as voice to sign and sign to voice sight and document translations between English and ASL speakers).
Provides quality interpretation service that is consistent with departmental and hospital standards/philosophy.
Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to physicians staff and patients to contribute to successful outcomes
As applicable to Interpreting specialty: Adheres to National Standards of Practice competency standards and HIPAA regulations. ASL interpreters adhere to Registry of Interpreter of the Deaf (RID) code of conduct.
Demonstrates and maintains strict standards of confidentiality.
Trains new employees in areas of healthcare interpretation HIPAA interpreters code of ethics cultural competence and all assigned department functions.
Completes required training continuing education credits and maintains annual qualification requirements as applicable to the profession on healthcare interpreting.
Assess evaluate facilitate requisitions and document in EHR the interactions with deaf patients. With minimal direction and latitude for independent judgment provides and coordinates interpreter services for deaf patients throughout BH.
Support the office operations by answering the phone taking requests calling patients to confirm appointments document encounters on the interpreter tracking system data entry verify and schedule future appointments when necessary do general troubleshooting filing and photocopying correspondence billing statistical and narrative reports and maintenance of computer databases. Work with special projects as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned (such as assisting in the planning and coordination of Clinical Language program events or projects) and committee participation.
Develops and maintains professional skills by attending conferences or workshops related to healthcare interpreting and maintain appropriate CEUs as required by department.
Trains and supervises external contracted interpreters as necessary for their assignments and coordinates the contracting of these interpreters according to the schedule of assignments needed on an on-demand basis.
Ensure all contracted interpreters adhere and follow BH interpreters protocols for documentation patient privacy unit rules and other provisions.
Required
Associates Degree or equivalent Associate degree OR an equivalent combination of education and/or experience
3 years of relevant experience 3-5 years experience as a qualified sign language interpreter
CRT-Board for Evaluation of Interpreters I (BEI) - STATEMI State of Michigan Upon Hire required Or
CRT-Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Certified - NAD National Association of the Deaf required Or
CRT-National Interpreter Certification (NIC) - RID Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf required Or
Preferred
Bachelors Degree
A Near-native or native fluency in ASL
Work experience in medical/health care interpreting setting
About Corewell Health
As a team member at Corewell Health you will play an essential role in delivering personalized health care to our patients members and our communities. We are committed to cultivating and investing in YOU. Our top-notch teams are comprised of collaborators leaders and innovators that continue to build on one shared mission statement - to improve health instill humanity and inspire hope. Join a nationally recognized health system with an ambitious vision of continued advancement and excellence.
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Primary Location
SITE - Butterworth Hospital - 100 Michigan St NE - Grand RapidsDepartment Name
Interpreter - Grand Rapids HospEmployment Type
Full timeShift
Variable (United States of America)Weekly Scheduled Hours
40Hours of Work
8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.Days Worked
Monday to FridayWeekend Frequency
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