American Sign Language (ASL) - Medical Interpreter

Responsibilities

• Provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation in various healthcare / medical settings for patients, companions, and visitors both in-person and virtually.
• Observe interpreter standards of practice such as maintaining professional boundaries, respecting patients' rights, and remaining neutral while supporting patient-provider relationship.
• Serve as a cultural and linguistic resource for hospital staff and patients.
• Understand and adopt the different roles of interpreters (conduit, clarifier, cultural broker, advocate) as appropriate.
• Use discretion when discussing confidential issues.
• Apply knowledge of ethics and standards of community interpreting to real situations in the healthcare environment.
• Utilize exceptional customer service skills and demonstrate cultural competence when interacting with all customers, patients, visitors, and colleagues.
• Able to work flexible hours and drive to multiple locations across Hartford Healthcare to provide interpreter services as needed.

Qualifications

• Completion of an accredited interpreter training program, or equivalent.
• Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Experience: 2-3 years’ experience interpreting American Sign Language.
• Tactile interpretation skills preferred.
• Licensure, Certification, Registration: Certification by Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID): CI, CT, CSC, NIC Certified, or National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level V Registered with the State of Connecticut Interpreter Registry.
• Valid Driver’s license.