ASL Interpreter

Ladgov Corporation; Fort Campbell North (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Part time

Job summary

The Ladgov Corporation seeks a Certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to provide professional sign-language interpretation for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing patients, staff, and clinicians at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and affiliated clinics.

Interpretation may be in person or via video and may involve ASL, Signed English, or Pidgin Signed English to meet each individual's needs and ensure accurate communication in a medical environment.

Qualifications

• Must hold appropriate ASL interpreter credentials (RID, NIC, NIC Advanced/Master, CI/CT, CSC, NAD, or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of ASL and ability to interpret between spoken English and sign language.
• Professional conduct, confidentiality and communication skills suitable for a medical setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide on-site ASL interpretation for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals.
• Provide video interpretation when requested.
• Interpret spoken English into ASL or Signed English as appropriate.
• Voice signed communication into spoken English for medical staff and others.
• Maintain confidentiality and ensure accurate, impartial interpretation without altering information.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Sign language proficiency

Confidentiality

Education

ASL interpreter certification (RID/NIC etc.)

Job description

Schedule:

On-call/as-needed position. Most on-site assignments are expected during normal BACH operating hours, generally Monday through Friday, approximately 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, excluding Federal holidays. Candidates must also be able to respond to scheduled and occasional short-notice assignments. Some assignments exceeding approximately two hours may require two interpreters.

Summary:

The Certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter will provide professional sign-language interpretation services for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing patients, employees, family members, medical personnel, and other authorized individuals at Blanchfield Army Community Hospital and associated clinics.

Services may be provided in person or through video interpretation and may include ASL, Signed English, or Pidgin Signed English depending on the individual's communication needs.

Requirements:

• Must possess appropriate professional ASL interpreter certification/credentials, such as RID, NIC, NIC Advanced, NIC Master, CI, CT, CI/CT, CSC, NAD, or another recognized certification as applicable.
• Must demonstrate strong and documented knowledge of American Sign Language (ASL) and the ability to interpret spoken English into sign language and signed communication into spoken English.
• Must demonstrate professional conduct, confidentiality, clear communication skills, and competency appropriate for interpretation in a medical environment.

Duties:

• Provide professional on-site ASL interpretation for Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing individuals.
• Provide video sign-language interpretation when requested.
• Interpret spoken English into ASL, Signed English, or Pidgin Signed English as appropriate.
• Accurately voice signed communication into spoken English for medical personnel and other authorized individuals.
• Maintain complete confidentiality and provide accurate, impartial interpretation without adding, omitting, or changing information.