Sign Language Interpreter - Casual

nebraskamed; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Educational Support

Job summary

Nebraska Medicine is seeking a deaf and hard of hearing interpreter to support patients, families and staff on the First Shift. You will provide accurate language interpretation to enhance patient care and communication across the organization.

The role requires at least one year of healthcare interpretation experience in sign language and a high school diploma; a Bachelor's degree and Word/Excel/database experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year medical interpretation experience for sign language in a healthcare setting.
• High school education or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and working within a database preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide deaf and hard of hearing interpretation for patients, families, and staff of the organization, to support the patient care needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Skills

Sign language interpretation

Healthcare experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor's degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Database experience

Job description

Serious Medicine is what we do. Being extraordinary is who we are. Every colleague plays a key role in upholding this promise to our patients and their families.

Shift:

First Shift (United States of America)

ShiftDetails:

Casual

Why Work at Nebraska Medicine?

• Together. Extraordinary. Join a team that values your skills, delivering exceptional care through collaboration.
• Leading Health Network Work with the region’s top academic health network, partnering with UNMC to transform lives through education, research, and patient care.
• Dignity and Respect: We value all backgrounds and experiences, reflecting the communities we serve.
• Educational Support Enjoy up to $5,000/year in tuition assistance, a 35% discount at Clarkson College, and career advancement opportunities with covered educational costs. Enjoy support for your personal growth within the organization, from those just starting their healthcare careers to those who are years down the path.

Be part of something extraordinary at Nebraska Medicine!

Provide deaf and hard of hearing interpretation for patients, families, and staff of the organization, to support the patient care needs of the deaf and hard of hearing community.

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of one year medical interpretation experience for sign language in a healthcare setting required.
• High school education or equivalent required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel and working within a database preferred.

Nebraska Medicine is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, sex, age, national origin, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and protected veterans’ status.