American Sign Language Interpreter - Language Services - Per Diem - Variable Hours

Tufts Medicine is a leading integrated health system bringing together the best of academic and community health care to deliver exceptional, connected and accessible care experiences to consumers across Massachusetts. Comprised of Tufts Medical Center, Lowell General Hospital, Melrose / Wakefield Healthcare, an expansive home care network and a large clinically integrated physician network, Tufts Medicine has more than 15,000 dedicated employees and caregivers.

We Are Looking for a Qualified Per Diem American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter ! Apply Today to Learn More!!

Why Join Us? At Tufts Medicine - Lowell General Hospital , we’re more than a health system – we’re a community of the brightest minds and the biggest hearts in healthcare.  We combine academic innovation with compassion and community.  If that excites you, then you belong with us.

What We Offer

Competitive salaries

Free on-site parking

Opportunities for career growth

Location : Lowell General Hospital - 295 Varnum Avenue - Lowell, MA

Location : Lowell General Hospital - Saints Campus - 1 Hospital Drive - Lowell, MA (Candidates will need to be flexible between the two hospitals)

Hours : Per Diem - Could be Days / Evenings / Weekends

Job Overview

Provide interpreting services for deaf patients and hearing healthcare professionals across various medical settings.  Facilitate communication through sign language, spoken English, cultural mediation, and visual accessibility.  Function as a liaison between patients, clinicians, and departments, coordinating all aspects of the referral process and serving as a trainer to educate staff working with deaf and hard of hearing patients.  Ensure accurate and complete relay of information, complying with hospital policies, patient confidentiality, informed consent, and the Code of Ethics for the National Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf.  May also oversee auxiliary aids and services, track ASL requests, and support daily schedules.

Minimum Qualifications

1. High School diploma or equivalent.

2. An accredited American Sign Language (ASL) Certification.

3. State Licensure where applicable.

4. One (1) year of relevant ASL interpreting experience. Experience in a medical setting preferred

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties and responsibilities listed below are intended to describe the general nature of work and are not intended to be an all-inclusive list.  Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned.

1. Interpret the spoken language from English into ASL and from the ASL into English for patients, physicians, and staff.

2. Participate in family meetings with social workers to assist in completing forms, obtaining financial aid for clients, transferring patients, etc.

3. Contact hard-of-hearing patients to obtain consent signatures, give notification of appointments, and explain procedures, diagnosis, medical history, etc.

4. May accompany hard-of-hearing speaking patients to the operating room or other departments when presence is needed.  May participate in patient / client care conferences.

5. Translates correspondence, brochures, documents, and special diagnostic procedures from English into ASL.

6. May be required to take on-call requests to be available for emergencies at night and on weekends.

7. Maintains collaborative, team relationships with peers and colleagues to effectively contribute to the working groups achievement of goals, and to help foster a positive work environment.

8. Adhere to applicable policies, procedures as they pertain to patient / client care and to applicable personnel qualifications.

About Lowell General

For more than 125 years, Lowell General has served the Greater Lowell community with pride. We balance the first-rate care of a premier medical center with the warmth of a three-time Magnet®-recognized community hospital. As a member of our team, you’ll join over 3,000 dedicated care providers to offer complete, connected care, when and where patients need it most.

Magnet Designation

The American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) honored Lowell General Hospital with  Magnet Recognition  for excellence in nursing care, our four th designation achieved in March 2025! The Magnet Recognition Program recognizes healthcare organizations dedicated to nursing excellence, professionalism, and patient-focused care. It is the highest level of recognition an organization can receive for providing the very best quality in patient care. Only nine percent of hospitals in the United States have achieved Magnet status and fewer than one percent of hospitals have achieved a fourth consecutive Magnet designation.

At Tufts Medicine, we want every individual to feel valued for the skills and experience they bring. Our compensation philosophy is designed to offer fair, competitive pay that attracts, retains, and motivates highly talented individuals, while rewarding the important work you do every day.

The base pay ranges reflect the minimum qualifications for the role. Individual offers are determined using a comprehensive approach that considers relevant experience, certifications, education, skills, and internal equity to ensure compensation is fair, consistent, and aligned with our business goals.

Beyond base pay, Tufts Medicine provides a comprehensive Total Rewards package that supports your health, financial security, and career growth—one of the many ways we invest in you so you can thrive both at work and outside of it.

Pay Range : $40.53 - $51.67