AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, FCH - LANGUAGE SERVICES

Froedtert Health; Manitowoc (WI); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Career growth opportunities

Tuition assistance

Referral bonuses

Retirement plan - 403b

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Manitowoc seeks a skilled interpreter to facilitate communication for Deaf patients. The role requires at least one year of medical interpreting experience and relevant certifications. Join a mission-driven team focused on patient care and innovation.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 1 year experience in medical interpreting required.
• Certification recognized by RID is required.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate communication between Deaf patients and medical providers.
• Promote patient safety and confidentiality.

Skills

Bilingual in English

Knowledge of medical terminology

Strong interpersonal skills

Ability to perform under stressful situations

Education

Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience

Certification recognized by RID

Job description

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Location: US:WI:MANITOWOC at our FROEDTERT HOLY FAMILY MEM HOSP facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.500000

Shift: 1 (Monday - Friday, 1st shift. Flexibility with start and end of shift to meet business needs)

Job Summary:

To facilitate culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.

Experience:

• Minimum of 1 year experience in providing medical interpreting to Deaf and hard of hearing patients in a professional setting is required.
• 3 years of directly related experience preferred.
• Experience at a Level I Trauma Center is preferred.

Education:

• Certification recognized by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) is required.
• A Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience is required for certification as an ASL interpreter.

Skills:

• Bilingual in English and the language to be interpreted.
• Solid knowledge of medical terminology and competence in communicating the meaning of terms.
• Ability to interpret diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, preventive care, and be culturally competent.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Ability to perform under stressful situations and medical emergencies.
• Formal interpreter training preferred.
• Proven medical interpreting experience preferred.

Licensure:

• State of Wisconsin, Department of Safety and Professional Services license is required.
• RID certification is required.

Perks & Benefits:

Froedtert Health offers various perks & benefits, including:

• Paid time off
• Career growth opportunities, tuition assistance, CEU opportunities
• Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability, Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, discounts, and more

Our health network supports a shared mission of patient care, innovation, research, and education, operating eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and Level I Trauma center. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. For accommodations during the application process, contact us at 262-439-1961.