ASL Medical Interpreter — Behavioral Health

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

401K company matching

Tuition reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System seeks American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for full/part time or FLEX. The interpreter translates physicians' advice, diagnoses, and hospital information into ASL, facilitating communication among staff, families, and patients with medical terminology.

The role involves translating patient responses verbatim and coordinating with medical teams for follow-up appointments.

Qualifications

• High fluency in English; interpret accurately and impartially using medical terminology.
• Minimum of two years’ experience in providing medical interpreting in an acute care setting.
• Must hold a certification/license from the Illinois Deaf and Hard of Hearing Commission (Advanced or Master).
• RID certification completing training and qualifications for medical interpreting.

Responsibilities

• Conduct general and medical interpretation to staff, patients, and their families.
• Note down and monitor interpretation activities according to hospital standards.
• Always report to a Manager or Supervisor.
• Observe, obtain, and receive information from all relevant sources.
• Audit, compile, calculate, code, tabulate, enter, or verify information or data.
• Ensure patient confidentiality.

Skills

ASL Interpreting

Medical Interpreting

English Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred

High school diploma required

IDHH Advanced/Master license

RID certification for medical interpreting

Job description

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System seeks American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters for full/part time or FLEX. The interpreter translates physicians' advice, diagnoses, and hospital information into ASL, facilitating communication among staff, families, and patients with medical terminology.

The role involves translating patient responses verbatim and coordinating with medical teams for follow-up appointments.