Per Diem Interpreter for American Sign Language (ASL)

Job description

When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives. Per Diem Interpreter for the languages of American Sign Language (ASL) Under the general supervision of the Supervisor of Interpreter Services and within established hospital, clinic and departmental policies and procedures, interprets for patients and families who are Deaf, deafblind, and hard of hearing in their interactions with care providers and other hospital personnel at all Lahey Hospital and Medical Center Sites. Interpreter for American Sign Language. Job Description: Qualifications: - Interpreter for American Sign Language interprets for patients and colleagues for their interactions with care providers and other hospital personnel. - Assists patients in scheduling appointments. Identifies, assesses and facilitates understanding of cultural differences impacting effective communication. - Participates in Community Outreach events to represent Interpreter Services and Lahey Hospital and Medical Center - Maintains computerized records of daily activities, including diary of daily patient transactions, statistics and details of encounters. - Works as a team with...