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American Sign Language Interpreter/Part Time-BWH

Brigham and Women's Hospital
MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus
Part-time

American Sign Language Interpreter / Part Time-BWH-(3288006)

Description

Responsible for assessing the needs of non-English speaking and hearing impaired patients and providing assistance by interpretation of consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and any other type of patient-related information.

Independently resolves most issues that arise in their daily responsibilities, answers questions about protocols and makes appropriate referrals without direct supervision.

Serve as a resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Comply with appropriate BWH policies and procedures.

Qualifications

  • Bachelors Degree with a concentration in a human relations field (i.e. Sociology, Psychology) highly preferable.
  • At least 2 years of college level education and 2 years of hospital and / or health care related experience in a position of direct patient contact.
  • Fluency of English and American Sign Language.
  • Prior training of medical terminology and interpreting skills.
  • Knowledge of culture-specific care.
  • ASL Interpreter Certification.
  • 30+ days ago
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