ASL Interpreter - Healthcare PRN

Baptist Health; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Baptist Health is hiring an American Sign Language Interpreter for the Office of Interpreting Service at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This PRN role focuses on accurately interpreting between ASL and English for patients, families, and caregivers.

Three to five years of interpreting experience are required, with higher preference for a Medical Translator Certificate. Schedule is PRN, and the role may include sight translation duties as needed.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of interpreting experience
• 3–5 years foreign language experience
• High School Diploma and 40-60 hour medical interpreter training

Responsibilities

• Interpret clearly between target language and source language for caregivers and patients/companions who have limited proficiency in English.
• Work with a diverse group of people across the health system, across cultures.
• Sight translation of documents may be required.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Medical interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Education

High School Diploma

Medical Interpreter Training

Job description

Baptist Health is hiring an American Sign Language Interpreter for the Office of Interpreting Service at Baptist Hospital in Jacksonville, FL. This PRN role focuses on accurately interpreting between ASL and English for patients, families, and caregivers.

Three to five years of interpreting experience are required, with higher preference for a Medical Translator Certificate. Schedule is PRN, and the role may include sight translation duties as needed.