Medical Interpreter (Certified) - American Sign Language
Wellstar Health Systems

Overview

The Medical Interpreter (Certified) - American Sign Language is a proactive member of an interdisciplinary team of licensed and unlicensed care givers who ensure that patients, families and significant others receive individualized high quality, safe patient care. It is expected that all RN Clinical Nurses - are licensed, knowledgeable and uphold the practice of nursing as outlined by the Georgia Professional Nurse Practice Act and implements the Scope of Practice and Code of Ethics Standards put forth by the American Nurses Association.

• Schedule:Full Time
• Shift: Day Shift
• Level: 6+ years of experience
  

Success Profile
Find out what it takes to succeed as a Medical Interpreter (Certified) - American Sign Language:

• Collaborative
• Time Efficient
• Organized
• Critical Thinker
• Attention to Detail
• Compassionate

Benefits that Reflect Your Contributions

• Your Pay
  A compensation program designed for fair and equitable pay.
  
• Your Future
  Secure your future with plans that also include an employer match. Plans and guidance for the future.
  
• Your Wellness
  Traditional healthcare benefits combined with progressive wellness programs to help you be your best self!.
  
• Your Joy
  Special and unique benefits and programs ensuring a balanced life and a workplace culture built on trust.
  

Job Details

Facility: 1800 Parkway Center

Job Summary:

Provide interpreting services in a healthcare setting to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing using American Sign Language in a variety of settings.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

Key Role/Responsibility

- Maintain schedule of current hospital caseload and advanced scheduling in medical practices.
- Record patient encounters both manually on a written log and electronically in EPIC. Key Role/Responsibility

- Work in collaboration with other interpreters to make sure that the inpatient clients are attended to.
- Travel to other hospitals or healthcare facilities to interpret for patients. Key Role/Responsibility

- Provide interpreter services to the deaf and hearing-impaired client using American Sign Language.
- Advocating for clients and patients using the best practices of professional service focused on client satisfaction.

Required Minimum Education:

Bachelor's Degree or higher and 3-5 years interpreting experience in a healthcare setting, or

Bachelor's Degree with a focus in American Sign Language/English interpretation, or

Graduate from an accredited Interpreter Training Program and
In lieu of a bachelor's degree, 15+ years' experience in sign language interpretation Required

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s):

National Interpreter Cert 1.00 Upon Hire Required

Additional Licenses and Certifications:

Must be a Certified member of the Registry for Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc (RID) through the completion of the National Interpreter Certification (NIC) Upon Hire Required or
credentials by the National Association for the Deaf (NAD) or any other RID recognized certification (specific to ASL Interpreters) Upon Hire Required

Required Minimum Experience:

Minimum 3 years of previous experience as an ASL interpreter in a hospital health care setting and ability to work with a wide range of people of diverse cultural/socio-economic backgrounds Required

Required Minimum Skills:

Provide interpreting services in a healthcare setting to individuals who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing using American Sign Language in a variety of settings.
Adhere to the Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) Professional Code of Conduct.
Provide outstanding customer service to both internal and external customers.
Candidate must have a working knowledge of the Americans with Disabilities Act and how it relates to members of the Deaf community.
Excellent communication skills and a strong medical vocabulary are required.
Excellent organizational, problem-solving and interpretation skills.
Must work efficiently with minimal supervision.
Must have valid Driver License and be willing to travel to different local providers.
Candidate must be willing and available to work a flexible schedule.

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Mission, Vision & Values
At a time when the healthcare industry is changing rapidly, Wellstar remains committed to exceeding patients' and team members' expectations, while transforming healthcare delivery.

Our Mission
To enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

Our Vision
Deliver worldclass health care to every person, every time.

Our Values

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  We serve with compassion
  
  
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  We pursue excellence
  
  
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  We honor every voice
  
  

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