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American Sign Language Medical Interpreter

Part-time

Lawrence General Hospital

Methuen, MAPart-time$22.38–33.57/hrPosted 3mo agoSeen in employer's feed 5 days ago

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At a glance

Compensation
$22.38–33.57/hr
Location
Methuen, MA
Schedule
Part-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

National Certification NICNational Certification RID-CI/CTNational Certification NAD Level IV Or V

Job overview

Lawrence General Hospital is hiring an American Sign Language Medical Interpreter. The ASL Medical Interpreter works under the Coordinator of Interpreter Services to provide accurate American Sign Language interpretation for patients and staff, ensuring compliance with hospital policies, standards of practice, and ethical guidelines while supporting communication needs of deaf and hard‑of‑hearing individuals.

Key focus areas include Effectively interpret between ASL and English in compliance with hospital policies and procedures, Assist hospital staff in meeting communication needs of deaf and hard‑of‑hearing patients and families, and Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource to patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes.

Successful candidates bring High School Diploma, 3 Years Of Field Experience As ASL Medical Interpreter, and NIC Certification. Important skills include ASL, English, American Sign Language, and Interpretation. Preferred (not required): Collaboration, Customer Relations, and Hospitality.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

ASLEnglishCollaborationCustomer RelationsHospitalityAmerican Sign LanguageInterpretation

Qualifications

High School Diploma3 Years Field ExperienceNational Certification NICNational Certification RID-CI/CTNational Certification NAD Level IV or VCertificate of Participation 54 Hours Medical Interpreter Program

Benefits

Paid Time Off
Medical Insurance

Full job description

As the ASL Medical Interpreter, you will be under the direction of the Coordinator of Interpreter Services, who serves as an American Sign Language medical interpreter for patients and staff. Effectively interpret between ASL and English in compliance with all officer and hospital policies and procedures. Understands and abides at all times by all published Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters and ASL Interpreters.

You will be asked to assist hospital staff in meeting the communication needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing patients and families by providing interpretation with health care providers. Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Adheres to hospital policies on customer relations and hospitality. Understands the hospital's system of service delivery.

Required:

  • High School Diploma with 3 years of field experience as well as National Certification of the following: NIC, RID-CI/CT, NAD level IV or V.

Preferred:

  • Certificate of participation in 54 hours of more - Medical Interpreter program

Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley & southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, the dedicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce.

In 2022, Health grades ranked MH in the top 5 percent of hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes’ annual list of America’s Best-In-State Employers 2020!

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