ASL Interpreter

GENERAL SUMMARY:Interprets accurate medical, mental health, and general information for patient care, staff, patients, and their families. Will not delete, add, or edit messages being conveyed to either party.

Essential Functions and duties   

Interprets between hospital staff and patients for questions, directions, and procedures.

Interprets for patient admissions, discharges, registration procedures, consultations, consent, and medication management.

Provide ASL interpretation through IVIN for patients, families, and caregivers.

Provide IVIN training to caregivers.

Track the IVIN carts daily.

Records and compiles daily and weekly interpreter encounters for monthly statistical reports.

Prepares and submits incident reports to Deaf Access Program Manager regarding complaints and/or cases that may require special attention and/or follow-up.

MINIMUM EDUCATION:

1. High school diploma or equivalent required. College degree preferred.

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE:

1. 3 years’ experience in medical and mental health interpreting. 
2. Must have knowledge of medical terminology and experience working with deaf, hard of hearing, deaf/blind patients in a clinical setting.
3. Must be cognizant of cultural and perceptual factors that may have an effect on patient treatments and communication.
4. Interpersonal skills are required with strong orientation to customer service.
5. Ability to empathize with patients while safeguarding the interests of the hospital.

REQUIRED LICENSES, Certificates, Registrations:

• Must possess a license with an advanced or master proficiency level in accordance to the Illinois Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure Act of 2007 and Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission.

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