Senior Medical ASL Interpreter & Cultural Liaison

MedStar Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 48,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Health is seeking an Interpreter to provide medical interpretation and coordination for Deaf and hard of hearing patients with additional disabilities, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes language access, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with medical teams to ensure high-quality care. Training and after-hours on-call participation are included.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher required.
• 7-10 years interpreting with National Certification preferred; may substitute for degree.
• 3-4 years interpreting experience, preferably medical interpreting.
• NIC/NAD RID or BEI certifications required or equivalent.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide accurate medical interpretation between providers and Deaf and hard of hearing patients and families.
• Assess cultural factors and refer issues to appropriate services or management.
• Collaborate with manager to develop interpreter reports and patient profiles for continuity of service.
• Maintain confidentiality of interpreted conversations and written documents.
• Provide staff training on standard practices and cultural insights.
• Perform administrative tasks and assist with intern mentoring.
• Participate in rotating after-hours on-call program.

Skills

Medical interpretation

Cultural sensitivity

Communication

Microsoft Word

Excel

Outlook

TEAMS

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

7-10 years interpreting experience

National Certification for medical interpreting

RID/NAD BEI certifications

Tools

N/A

Job description

MedStar Health is seeking an Interpreter to provide medical interpretation and coordination for Deaf and hard of hearing patients with additional disabilities, across inpatient and outpatient settings.

The role emphasizes language access, cultural sensitivity, and collaboration with medical teams to ensure high-quality care. Training and after-hours on-call participation are included.