RID Certified Deaf Interpreter

Roles & Responsibilities

• Provide remote ASL interpretation through video remote interpreting platforms
• Support communication between healthcare providers and Deaf or hard-of-hearing patients
• Provide accurate, complete, and professional interpretation in medical settings
• Maintain scheduled, urgent, and on-call remote assignments
• Maintain patient confidentiality and comply with HIPAA and privacy requirements
• Cookordinate effectively in virtual environments, including Microsoft Teams
• Maintain a professional remote interpreting setup, including reliable internet, camera, lighting, and audio
• Protect patient, medical, government, and confidential information

Education, Experience, & Requirements

• Current Registry of Interpreters for the Certified Deaf Interpreter (RID CDI) credential and current good-standing status with RID required
• Medical, healthcare, or patient-facing interpreting experience
• Experience with video remote interpreting
• Ability to protect confidential patient information
• Professional conduct and strong communication skills
• Ability to complete or provide HIPAA / Privacy Act training documentation
• Pass exclusion screening, including HHS OIG LEIE and TRICARE Sanctioned Provider List checks
• Military treatment facility, federal healthcare, hospital, clinic, emergency department, or patient-care experience preferred
• Experience interpreting medical terminology preferred
• Experience supporting urgent or on-demand VRI assignments preferred
• Availability for nights, weekends, holidays, or surge support preferred
• Experience using Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Webex, or other video platforms for remote interpretation preferred
• Note: RID CDI is specifically required for Certified Deaf Interpreter support. RID NIC, RID CI/CT, NAD, BEI, or other ASL credentials do not replace the need for RID CDI where CDI is required

Position Type & Hours of Work

• Work is performed on an on-call, as-needed basis
• Availability for nights, weekends, and holidays may be required
• Work is performed fully remotely via video remote interpreting platforms. No on-site travel is required

Physical Demands

• This position requires sustained visual attention, manual dexterity, and extended periods of signing

CLOVEHITCH is an Equal Opportunity Employer