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

We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.