ASL Interpreter: Medical & Education Roles (SLC)

Focus Interpreting; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid per assignment

On-site in Salt Lake City

Job summary

Focus Interpreting is seeking an American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. The role provides interpretation services to facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals across medical, educational, and social environments.

The interpreter will render real-time ASL and spoken language, maintain strict confidentiality, and uphold ethical standards while continually enhancing ASL and English proficiency.

Qualifications

• Fluent in ASL and proficient in English.
• Preferred certification as ASL interpreter with professional experience.
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture and communication methods.
• Ability to work under pressure while maintaining accuracy and clarity.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation services in medical, educational, and social settings.
• Convert spoken language to ASL and vice versa in real-time.
• Uphold confidentiality and ethical standards.
• Continuously improve ASL and English skills.

Skills

ASL fluency

English proficiency

Professional communication

Education

ASL interpreter certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a talented American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role involves providing exceptional interpretation services that facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in a variety of professional settings.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Focus Interpreting is seeking a talented American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter to join our team in Salt Lake City, Utah. This role involves providing exceptional interpretation services that facilitate communication for deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in a variety of professional settings.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide interpretation services for interactions in medical, educational, and social contexts, ensuring all parties understand each other fully
• Utilize your ASL skills to convert spoken language into sign language and vice versa in real-time situations
• Uphold confidentiality and adhere to ethical standards during all interpretation assignments
• Continuously enhance your ASL and English knowledge to maintain high-quality interpretation
  
  

REQUIREMENTS:

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and proficient command of English
• Preferred certification as an ASL interpreter, with demonstrated experience in professional settings
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture, community norms, and communication methods
• Ability to work effectively under pressure while ensuring accuracy and clarity in communication
  
  

If you are a motivated ASL interpreter looking to impact the Salt Lake City community positively, we encourage you to apply!

Requirements

• Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
• Preferred certification in ASL interpretation
• Strong understanding of Deaf culture
• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to maintain composure under pressure
  
  

Benefits

Paid per assignment/per hour.