American Sign Language (ASL) - Medical Interpreter

Hartford HealthCare; Bridgeport (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits program

Career development opportunities

Job summary

Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut is seeking an experienced ASL interpreter to provide interpretation services in various healthcare settings. Responsibilities include observing interpreter standards and serving as a resource for hospital staff and patients.

The ideal candidate has 2-3 years of experience in American Sign Language interpretation and holds appropriate certifications. This role may require flexible hours and travel across multiple locations.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program; Bachelor Degree preferred.
• 2-3 years experience interpreting American Sign Language.
• Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.

Responsibilities

• Provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation in medical settings.
• Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource for hospital staff.
• Utilize exceptional customer service skills with all stakeholders.

Skills

American Sign Language interpretation

Customer service skills

Cultural competence

Education

Completion of an accredited interpreter training program

Bachelor Degree preferred

Job description

Location Detail: St Vincents Medical Center (10427)

Shift Detail: Monday-Friday

Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network.

Responsibilities

• Provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation in various healthcare / medical settings for patients, companions, and visitors both in-person and virtually.
• Observe interpreter standards of practice such as maintaining professional boundaries, respecting patients' rights, and remaining neutral while supporting patient-provider relationship.
• Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource for hospital staff and patients.
• Understand and adopt the different roles of interpreters (conduit, clarifier, cultural broker, advocate) as appropriate.
• Use discretion when discussing confidential issues, applying knowledge of ethics and standards of community interpreting to real situations in the healthcare environment.
• Utilize exceptional customer service skills and demonstrate cultural competence when interacting with all customers, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Ability to work flexible hours and drive to multiple locations across Hartford Healthcare to provide interpreter services as needed.

Qualifications

Education

• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program, or equivalent. Bachelor Degree preferred.

Experience

• 2-3 years’ experience interpreting American Sign Language.
• Tactile interpretation skills preferred.

Licensure, Certification, Registration

• Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): CI, CT, CSC, NIC Certified, or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level V.
• Registered with the State of Connecticut Interpreter Registry.
• Valid Driver’s license.

We take great care of careers. With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees– we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.