American Sign Language Interpreter (PRN)

American Sign Language Interpreter (PRN) MedStar Health - 3.5 Washington, DC Job Details PRN $34.54 - $65.34 an hour 17 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Microsoft Word Certified Sign Language Interpreter 7 years Interpretation Microsoft Excel Microsoft Outlook Inpatient Working with individuals with disabilities Vendor management Student mentoring Maintaining patient confidentiality Patient advocacy Mid-level American Sign Language Outpatient Medical scheduling Administrative experience Dispatching Medical administrative support Clinical staff training Bachelor's degree Staff training Patient care Microsoft Teams Interviewing Patient interaction Clerical experience Interpretation experience within healthcare industry Phone triage Deaf education Training & development Phone call management Working with individuals with language barriers Communication skills Student assessment Full Job Description About this

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Washington Hospital Center Status:

Per diem (PRN) - As needed (Benefits and PTO are not offered)

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Day, Evening, Night and Weekends General Summary of Position Provides medical interpretation and coordination for Deaf Hard of Hearing Deaf with additional Disabilities non-verbal neurodivergent ASL users Deaf Low Vision and DeafBlind [tactile/ pro-tactile] patients and families. Identifies and triages needs and issues to ensure language access and culturally sensitivity; provides appropriate care for these patients and families in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Provides accurate and unbiased medical interpretations to facilitate and assure culturally appropriate clear understanding and direct communication between MWHC providers and Deaf Hard of Hearing Deaf with additional Disabilities non-verbal neurodivergent ASL users Deaf Low Vision and DeafBlind [tactile/ pro-tactile] patients and families/support person(s). Performs a variety of administrative and clerical tasks including but not limited to answering phones triaging and dispatching interpreters entering appointments in the department schedule scheduling interpreters collaborating with vendors collaborating with counterparts in the department etc. Provides a cultural interface and assessment of Deaf Hard of Hearing Deaf with additional Disabilities non-verbal neurodivergent ASL users Deaf Low Vision and DeafBlind [tactile/ pro-tactile] patients and families to alert and refer issues and concerns appropriately to management patient advocates the medical team or supporting services that may be related to differences in cultural practices views or beliefs and that may impact care or place the patient provider or institution at risk. Supports team process for interviewing screening selection and mentoring interns. They will participate in providing internship assessments for the ASL interpreting students. Works collaboratively with manager to develop systems interpreter reports patient profiles and notes on cases in progress to ensure effective hand-off and continuity of service in the event of absence or uses of vendor interpreter. Maintains the strict confidentiality of all interpreted conversations and written documents concerning the patient's medical condition and treatment. Maintains the highest level of professionalism correctness and neutrality in providing language interpretation services to MWHC patients. Adheres to the National Association for the Deaf and the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf Code of Professional Conduct. Participates in rotating after hours on-call program. Provides training and in-services to hospital staff and departments on Standard Practices and Cultural insights. Minimal Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree or higher required 7 - 10 years of interpreting with National Certification preferably medical interpreting may be substituted for the degree requirement. Experience 3-4 years interpreting preferably medical interpreting required Licenses and Certifications NIC-National Interpreter Certification (through RID-Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf) required or CT/CI-Certificate of Interpreters/Certificate of Translation required or BEI-Board Evaluation of Interpreters-Medical Certificate required or BEI-Board Evaluation of Interpreters-Advanced Certificate required or BEI-Board Evaluation of Interpreters-Masters Certificate required or NAD-National Association of Deaf-Level IV or V required Knowledge Skills and Abilities Ability to identify and address obstacles to high-quality patient care and satisfaction; diffuse stressful situations; and to work in multi-culturally diverse environment Knowledge of medical terminology Well-developed listening interpretative and conciliation skills Proficiency in Microsoft Word Excel Outlook and TEAMs This position has a hiring range of : USD $34.54 - USD $65.34 /Hr.