Interpreter Amer Sign Language, Fch - Milwaukee, United States - Froedtert Health

Froedtert Health

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Milwaukee, United States

2 weeks ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

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

This job is ON - SITE.

FTE:

Shift: 1 (Monday - Friday, Flexibility with start and end of shift 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:

Minimum of one year experience in providing medical interpreting to Deaf and hard of hearing patients in a professional setting is required.

Three years directly related experience is preferred. Experience at a Level I Trauma Center.

EDUCATION DESCRIPTION:

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

RID requires a bachelors 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.

Formal interpreter training preferred.

Proven linguistic abilities in medical interpreting experience 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).

Valid Wisconsin Drivers Licenses required.

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

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.