Interpreter, American Sign Language
Prisma Health
part-time
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Location Type: Office
Location: Blount • Tennessee • United States
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About the role
- Interprets spoken passages from one language into another.
- In consecutive interpreting listens to complete statements in one language, interprets to second, and interprets responses from second into first language.
- Expresses either approximate or exact interpretation.
- Receives briefing on subject to be discussed prior to interpreting session.
- Responds to all customers, sets priorities, gives reports and maintains confidentiality.
- Provides information, education and technical assistance for customers in order to help facilitate effective use of language services.
- Maintains positive working relations with all customers and peers including verbalizing complaints or concerns through appropriate channels and accepting assignment.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in related field of study preferred
- One (1) year directly related work experience preferred
- Effective 12/01/23 incumbents will be required to obtain ASL certification, accepted by RID & SCAD, by 12/31/2025 to meet minimum competency requirements.
- Proficiency in speaking English and American Sign Language
- Achievement of a passing score on a language proficiency test. The test measures proficiency in both English and the language to be interpreted.
- Basic computer skills
- Knowledge of office equipment (fax/copier) changes or constructive criticism.
- Ability to attend staff meetings, mandatory training and compliance with rules and expectations of the department.
- Ability to participate in self-development programs and directed programs for quality control while maintaining competencies.
- Knowledge of medical terminology - Preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Paid time off
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard skills
interpretinglanguage proficiencyAmerican Sign Languagemedical terminologylanguage interpretationtechnical assistancecustomer service
Soft skills
communicationprioritizationconfidentialityproblem-solvingrelationship managementaccepting feedbackself-development
Certifications
ASL certificationRID certificationSCAD certification