ASL Interpreter

About the role

Employment Type: Part time. Shift: Day Shift. Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center, Gottlieb Memorial Hospital, and MacNeal Hospital. If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a ASL Interpreter and become Loyola Strong!

Responsibilities

• Provide in-person and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services in ASL and English.
• Support Deaf/hard-of-hearing patients in understanding medical instructions and completing forms.
• Interpret for Loyola employees who are Deaf or hard of hearing.
• Maintain detailed records of interpreting sessions and conduct patient appointment outreach.
• Advocate for communication access and assess interpreting needs across care settings.
• Lead training on Deaf culture, working with interpreters, and VRI use.
• Mentor ASL interpreter students and teach sign language classes to staff.

Requirements

Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education. Preferred: Associate degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education. Specify Degree(s): NAD-RID Certificate of Interpretation and Transliteration, or NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification.

Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience. Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience. Must have experience in medical interpreting.

Licensure/Certifications: Required: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Advanced Level; National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent. Preferred: ASL License - Masters Level. Other: Illinois requires ASL Interpreters to achieve a minimum of an Advanced level license to practice in health care; Master level candidates are strongly preferred.

Benefits

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Pay

Pay Rate: $43.05. Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.