Interpreter, American Sign Language - Part Time First Shift

About the role

As one of the nation's Top 15 Health Systems, recognized by Premier and Modern Healthcare, Valley Health is a place where excellence, compassion, and purpose come together. This distinction reflects our commitment to exceptional patient care, clinical quality, and the caregivers who make it all possible. The Healthcare Interpreter position provides language assistance by means of American Sign Language or other manual sign systems for all medical communications between Valley Health’s care team and patients, patients' families, and visitors. The interpreter facilitates effective communication to ensure patients receive safe, equitable, and high-quality healthcare. This position contributes to the Valley Health Language and Multicultural Services program by serving hearing impaired or deaf patients and serving as a program advocate and resource.

Responsibilities

• Provide ASL interpretation for patients, families, and healthcare providers.
• Interpret accurately and completely during medical appointments, emergency visits, inpatient care, surgeries, behavioral health services, and other hospital encounters.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with HIPAA and professional interpreting standards.
• Collaborate with physicians, nurses, therapists, and other healthcare team members to support effective patient communication.
• Act as a liaison between staff and patient/visitors to meet their needs.
• Supports cross-cultural communication throughout the institution by sharing cultural factors influencing health behaviors.
• Coordinates contracted ASL interpreter scheduling.
• Performs related duties as required by Manager of Language and Multicultural Services.

Requirements

Education: High School Diploma or equivalent required; Bachelor’s degree preferred.

Certifications and Licensures: National Interpreter Certification (NIC) from the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID), required; Medical workshops or CCHI certification preferred.

Qualifications: At least three years’ experience in facilitating American Sign Language; Strong communication and interpersonal skills; Ability to work effectively in fast-paced and emotionally sensitive healthcare environments.

Benefits

• A Zero-Deductible Health Plan
• Dental and vision insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Tuition Assistance
• Retirement Savings Match
• A Robust Employee Assistance Program to help with many aspects of emotional wellbeing
• Membership to Healthy U: An Incentive-Based Wellness Program
• Health savings account & flexible spending account for childcare, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability, and professional development
• Discounts to on-campus dining and more (as part of being the largest employer in the region)

Pay

Pay Range: $31.54 - $47.30

Schedule

Work Shift: First Shift (United States of America)