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Rochester Regional Health · 3 months ago

Interpreter-Sign Language

Rochester, NY

Part-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$45/hr - $45/hr

2+ years exp

Rochester Regional Health is a healthcare organization seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to assist Deaf individuals in understanding spoken communication in various settings. The role involves interpreting spoken language into sign language, requiring strong communication skills and knowledge of medical interpreting standards.

Health CareHospitalMedicalPrimary and Urgent CareWellness

Responsibilities

Interpret and transliterate in a broad spectrum of situations including one-on-one doctor-patient situations, one-on-one professional-professional situations, didactic sessions, and group meetings as well as informal and formal presentations

Ability to use (or willingness to learn and master) the process of Interpretation/Dictation through the use of a digital recorder and/or the use of voice recognition software

Adheres to all federal, state and local laws and regulations governing the practice of medical interpreting in healthcare

Knowledge of Cultural aspects of Deafness as related to medical and professional interpreting

Knowledge of Registry of Interpreters for Deaf Code of Ethics as related to medical and professional interpreting

Serve as a resource for the organization on issues related to the deaf and hard of hearing, cultural competency and access

If direct interpreting function is not in use, the expectation is for an alternate service, including but not limited to scheduling supplementary interpreters, reviewing background information/reports, obtaining charts, managing reports, etc

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Sign Language InterpretationCertification of InterpretationCertification of TransliterationNational Interpreter CertificationCultural CompetencyMemoryMedical Interpreting ExperienceCommunication Skills