Interpreter ASL, Columbia, PT, Variable

Prisma Health; New York (NY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Prisma Health is seeking a qualified interpreter to translate spoken language in real-time within a healthcare setting. The role requires fluency in English and American Sign Language and the ability to convey messages accurately during consecutive interpreting sessions.

The interpreter will provide information, education and technical assistance for patients and staff, maintain confidentiality and participate in required trainings and compliance activities as part of the Language Services team.

Qualifications

• Fluency in English and American Sign Language required.
• Proficiency in language interpretation and communication.
• Strong confidentiality and professionalism expected.
• Customer-facing language services knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Interpret spoken passages from one language into another, prioritizing accuracy during consecutive interpreting sessions.
• Provide information, education and technical assistance for patients and staff on language services.
• Maintain confidentiality and positive relations with customers and peers; escalate issues as needed.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory trainings; comply with department rules and expectations.

Skills

ASL

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.

Job Summary

Interprets spoken words from one language into another. May be designated according to language or languages interpreted. May specialize in specific subject area.

Essential Functions

• All team members are expected to be knowledgeable and compliant with Prisma Health’s purpose: Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference.
• Interprets spoken passages from one language into another. In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, interprets to second, and interprets responses from second into first language. Expresses either approximate or exact interpretation. Receives briefing on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
• Responds to all customers, sets priorities, gives reports and maintains confidentiality. Provide information, education and technical assistance for customers in order to help facilitate effective use of language services.
• Maintains positive working relations with all customers and peers including verbalizing complaints or concerns through appropriate channels and accepting assignment
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive.

Minimum Requirements

• Education - Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in related field of study preferred.
• Experience - One (1) year directly related work experience preferred

In Lieu Of

• NA

Required Certifications, Registrations, Licenses

• Effective 12/01/23 incumbents will be required to obtain ASL certification, accepted by RID & SCAD, by 12/31/2025 to meet minimum competency requirements.

Knowledge, Skills or Abilities

• Proficiency in speaking English and American Sign Language
• Achievement of a passing score on a language proficiency test. The test measures proficiency in both English and the language to be interpreted.
• Basic computer skills
• Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier)
• changes or constructive criticism.
• Ability to attend staff meetings, mandatory training and compliance with rules and expectations of the department.
• Ability to participate in self-development programs and directed programs for quality control while maintaining competencies.
• Knowledge of medical terminology - Preferred

Work Shift

Variable (United States of America)

Location

11 Medical Park Rd Richland

Facility

7001 Corporate

Department

70019155 Clinical Care Experience - Language Services

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