ASL Interpreter, PRN, Baptist Interpreting Services
About the role
Baptist Health is recognized as a top place to work in health care, caring for more patients in Northeast Florida than any other provider, and ranking as “most preferred” for more than 30 years. We’re Jacksonville's only locally governed, faith-based, not-for-profit health system and provide a full spectrum of preventive and specialty care through 200+ locations and six hospitals.
This is a PRN opportunity for an American Sign Language Interpreter in our Office of Interpreting Service at Baptist Hospital located in Jacksonville, FL. The position may also involve sight translation of documents.
Responsibilities
As a Language Interpreter, you will be responsible for clearly and accurately interpreting between target language and source language for caregivers and patients/companions who have limited proficiency in English. You will work with a diverse group of people across the entire health system, working with numerous cultures.
Requirements
- 3-5 years of interpreting experience
- Highly preferred to have Medical Translator Certificate
- Three-Five Years Foreign Language Experience Required
- High School Diploma Required
- 40-60 Hour Medical Interpreter Training Course Required
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have experience working in a fast-paced environment and be able to work well with a diverse group of people. The interpreters are respected and work in a great tight-knit environment.