ASL Interpreter & Language Access Coordinator

Montefiore Nyack Hospital; Village of Nyack (NY); On-site; USD 41,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY is seeking a certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to assist patients, families and companions with limited English proficiency.

You will oversee the Language Assistance Program, manage interpretation devices, educate staff, and ensure effective communication for patients with diverse language needs. The role requires interpreting for physicians and nurses and coordinating with the Language Access program to uphold high-quality patient care.

Qualifications

• High School required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1-3 years of work experience as an ASL Interpreter preferred.
• ASL certification required (American Sign Language).

Responsibilities

• Interprets (spoken language) for patients, families and companions.
• Acts as a liaison between patient / family / companions and organization by interpreting, explaining and navigating the organization's policies and procedures.
• Participates in departmental QI process as it relates to the provision of interpreter services, special needs and customer satisfaction.
• Assist with Propio device management.
• Round on all patients with a preferred language other than English.
• Audit charts for Propio compliance and provide staff education.
• Performs additional duties as related and assigned by Director of Patient Experience.

Skills

ASL interpretation

Communication skills

Language access coordination

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

ASL certification

Job description

Montefiore Nyack Hospital in Nyack, NY is seeking a certified American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to assist patients, families and companions with limited English proficiency.

You will oversee the Language Assistance Program, manage interpretation devices, educate staff, and ensure effective communication for patients with diverse language needs. The role requires interpreting for physicians and nurses and coordinating with the Language Access program to uphold high-quality patient care.