Sign Language Medical Interpreter - Full Time

Atrium Health; Rome (GA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA is seeking a skilled Medical Interpreter-Sign Language to provide confidential interpretation across clinical settings for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals. The role requires completion of a medical interpreting program and on-call availability within approximately 30 miles of the medical center.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and the target language, possess medical terminology knowledge, and demonstrate strong ethics

Qualifications

• Must be bilingual in English and the target language with medical interpreting skills.
• Professional command of bilingual medical terminology; anatomy, physiology, diagnostics, treatment and health education.
• Ability to interpret for physicians, nurses, pharmacists, therapists, social workers and chaplains in clinical settings.
• Knowledge of ethics of medical interpreting as outlined by NCIHC.
• Understanding of cultural aspects of patients with limited English proficiency.
• Ability to work in challenging situations including delivering difficult messages.

Responsibilities

• Provide interpretation for patients, families and health care teams while maintaining confidentiality.
• Support life-critical and routine clinical interactions across diverse settings.
• Promote clear communication and build rapport between patients and care teams.
• Document work activity in departmental logs and chart interpretations in patient records.
• Assist with referrals, transportation, insurance processes and site translations as needed.
• Adhere to applicable laws and regulations governing medical interpreting.

Skills

Bilingual in English and target lang

Medical terminology

Interpreting ethics

Excellent communication

Video interpreting

On-call adaptability

Education

Advanced medical interpreting program

Job description

Atrium Health Floyd in Rome, GA is seeking a skilled Medical Interpreter-Sign Language to provide confidential interpretation across clinical settings for physicians, nurses, pharmacists and other health care professionals. The role requires completion of a medical interpreting program and on-call availability within approximately 30 miles of the medical center.

Candidates must be bilingual in English and the target language, possess medical terminology knowledge, and demonstrate strong ethics