ASL Interpreter, PRN, Baptist Interpreting Services

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

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

About Baptist Health Recognized as a top place to work in health care, Baptist Health cares for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals. Our centers of excellence include Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center, Baptist Heart Hospital, Baptist Neurological Institute and Wolfson Children's Hospital.

Baptist Health is currently hiring an American Sign Language Interpreter in our Office of Interpreting Service at Baptist Hospital located in Jacksonville, FL. This is a PRN opportunity.

This position may also involve sight translation of documents.

As a Language Interpreter, You Will Be Responsible For

• Clearly and accurately interpreting between target language and source language for caregivers and patients/companions who have limited proficiency in English.
• You will work with a diverse group of people across the entire health system, working with numerous cultures. The interpreters are respected and they work in a great tight knit environment!
• Must have 3-5 years Interpreting experience
• Highly preferred to have Medical Translator Certificate

Experience Requirements

• Three-Five Years Interpreting Experience Required
• Three-Five Years Foreign Language Experience Required

Education & Credential Requirements

• High School Diploma Required
• 40-60 Hour Medical Interpreter Training Course Required

If you are interested in an American Sign Language Interpreter PRN position at Baptist downtown Jacksonville, please apply today!

Primary Location: Downtown - Howard Building