AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER

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Location: US:WI:MILWAUKEE at our FROEDTERT HOSPITAL facility.

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE: 0.500000

Shift: Flexible 1st shift Monday to Friday 8 am to 5 pm to meet business needs.


Job Summary:

To facilitate culturally and linguistically competent communication between individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing and medical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety and confidentiality. Other duties as assigned.


EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION:

A minimum of 1 year experience in providing medical interpreting to Deaf and hard of hearing patients in a professional setting is required.


A minimum of 3 years of directly related experience is preferred. Experience at a Level I Trauma Center is preferred.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

Certification recognized by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) is required.


RID requires a Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience for certification as an interpreter of American Sign Language (ASL).


SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION:

Must be bilingual in English and language to be interpreted, solid knowledge of medical terminology and competence in communicating the meaning of terms.


Strong ability to interpret diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, preventive care, and be culturally competent.


Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills necessary to interact with patients, their families and health care providers.


Ability to perform under stressful situations and medical emergencies.


Travel between locations during shift is required.

Formal interpreter training is preferred.


Proven linguistic abilities in medical interpreting experience is preferred.

LICENSURE DESCRIPTION:

State of Wisconsin, Department of Safety and Professional Services license is required.


Certification recognized by RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf).


Perks & Benefits at Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff, depending on your role you may be eligible for the following:

• Paid time off
• Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career Tuition Assistance, CEU opportunities
• Academic Partnership with the Medical College of Wisconsin
• Referral bonuses
• Retirement plan - 403b
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability, Free Workplace Clinics
• Employee Assistance Programs, Adoption Assistance, Healthy Contributions, View email address on click.appcast.io, Moving Assistance, Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefits available

The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regional health network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the Medical College of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operates eastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level I Trauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. The Froedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly 2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics draw patients from throughout the Midwest and the nation.


We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environment that attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. We welcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration status with us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application and interview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation, please contact us at View phone number on click.appcast.io. We will attempt to fulfill all reasonable accommodation requests.