MEDICAL INTERPRETER, ASL (60-100% FTE, DAYS)

MEDICAL INTERPRETER, ASL (60-100% FTE, DAYS)

$10,000 Sign-On Bonus to eligible new employees joining UW Medicine

HARBORVIEW'S INTERPRETER SERVICES department has an outstanding opportunity for a Medical Interpreter, American Sign Language (ASL)

WORK SCHEDULE

• 24-40 hours per week
• Day Shift 3-5 set weekday shifts

POSITION HIGHLIGHTS

• Enable patient(s) to access medical care.
• Be a part of a team dedicated to improving language access.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide spoken language, ASL, and tactile interpretation to patients, medical providers, and staff in person or via video-phone in complex medical settings
• Manage complexity of cross-cultural encounter.
• Utilize / integrate ethical practice to guide behavior in all interpretations.
• Consult with provider prior to encounter.
• Assess patients’ interpretation needs.
• Explain and clarify cultural behaviors.

REQUIRED POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Certification from any one of the following is required within one year of employment :

Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf, Inc. (RID) :

• Certificate of Interpretation (CI) or Certificate of Transliteration (CT), or equivalent grandfathered levels;
• National Association of the Deaf (NAD) : Level IV or V;

National Interpreter Certification (NIC) : Advanced or Master level.

One year of ASL interpreting experience in a specialty / hospital medical setting;

Two years of ASL interpreting experience in other types of medical setting.

Equivalent education / experience except when there are legal requirements.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER

As the region's only Level I Trauma and verified burn center, Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine.

It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest, including the most vulnerable residents of King County.

It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis, including emergency medicine, trauma and burn care, neurosciences, ophthalmology, vascular surgery, HIV / AIDS, rehabilitation, mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community, as well as the entire Northwest region.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER

UW Medicine is Washington’s only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center.

UW Medicine’s mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge, providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region, and preparing tomorrow’s physicians, scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine, our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful, welcoming environment where every patient, family, student and colleague is valued and honored.

Nearly 29,000 healthcare professionals, researchers, and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes : Harborview Medical Center, UW Medical Center - Montlake, UW Medical Center - Northwest, Valley Medical Center, UW Medicine Primary Care, UW Physicians, UW School of Medicine, and Airlift Northwest.

Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity.

Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.