ASL Interpreter

About the role

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

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.

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.

Qualifications

Licensure/Certifications: Required: ASL License - Advanced Level National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent. Preferred: ASL License - Masters Level. 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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• Strong Team Culture
• Career Growth Opportunities

Pay

Pay Rate: $43.05 per hour. 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.

Schedule

Part‑time, Day Shift.