Interpreter-Sign Language

Find out for yourself why Southcoast Health has been voted ‘Best Place to Work’ for 6 years in a row!Join Southcoast Health, where your future is as promising as the care we provide. Our commitment to each other, our patients, and our community is more than a mission - it’s our way of life, and you’ll be at the heart of it.Southcoast Health is a not-for-profit, charitable, health system with multiple hospitals, clinics and facilities throughout Southeastern Massachusetts and Rhode Island.Nestled in local communities, Southcoast Health provides inclusive, ethical workplaces where our highly skilled caregivers offer world-class, comprehensive healthcare close to home.We are searching for a talented Interpreter - Sign LanguageHours: Per DiemShift: Day shift with evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays as neededLocation: St. Luke’s Hospital - New Bedford, MATravel: May require driving on average 3 or more times per weekA career at Southcoast Health offers you:A culture of well-being that embraces, respects, and celebrates the rich diversity of one another and the communities we serveCompetitive pay and comprehensive benefits packageGenerous Earned Time Off Package**Employee Wellbeing Program403B Retirement Plan with company matchTuition assistance / Federal Loan Forgiveness programsProfessional growth opportunities and customized leadership training**Available to regular status employees who are scheduled to work a minimum of 20 hours.Southcoast Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Position reports to the Manager, Interpreter Services or designee. Provide coverage on-site/on-call for Interpreter Services as requested. Provide accurate consecutive and/or simultaneous interpretation from spoken English to American Sign Language and vice versa. Develop a rhythm of interpretation to enhance the flow of communication between parties. Maintain accurate and timely documentation of encounters.Associate�s Degree or equivalent knowledge and experience in a related field is required.Training in medical terminology preferred.Interpersonal skills appropriate for handling sensitive patient and/or employee issues.Fluency in English and American Sign Language.One (1) year related experience required.Certificate of completion of a Medical Interpreter Training.Must be fully vaccinated against seasonal Influenza and the COVID 19 virus or to be exempt from the requirement for medical or personal reasons by signing a statement certifying you are choosing to be exempt from vaccination once hired.USD $18.36 - USD $30.89 /Hr.

Created: 2024-10-19