Medical ASL Interpreter - Part-Time, Day Shift

Loyola Medicine; Maywood (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 63,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

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Strong Team Culture

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

Loyola Medicine, a Trinity Health system, is seeking an ASL Interpreter to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients across medical, mental health, and spiritual care settings. This part-time, day-shift role emphasizes clear communication and accessibility.

minimum education includes NAD-RID/NIC certifications, with preferred associate degree or higher. Licensing in Illinois and experience in medical interpreting are highly valued.

Qualifications

• NAD-RID Certificate or NIC/NAD-RID Certification required.
• Medical interpreting experience preferred.
• Illinois requires Advanced level ASL license to practice in health care.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services in ASL and English.
• Support Deaf/hard-of-hearing patients in understanding medical instructions and forms.
• Interpret for Loyola employees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Maintain detailed records of interpreting sessions and patient outreach.
• Advocate for communication access and assess interpreting needs across care settings.
• Lead training on Deaf culture and VRI use.

Skills

ASL interpretation

VRI use

Medical interpreting

Deaf culture awareness

Education

NAD-RID Certificate of Interpretation and Transliteration

NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification

Associate degree

High School Diploma

ASL License Advanced

NIC Certification

ASL Master License (preferred)

Job description

Loyola Medicine, a Trinity Health system, is seeking an ASL Interpreter to support Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients across medical, mental health, and spiritual care settings. This part-time, day-shift role emphasizes clear communication and accessibility.

minimum education includes NAD-RID/NIC certifications, with preferred associate degree or higher. Licensing in Illinois and experience in medical interpreting are highly valued.