PRN - Medical Interpreter - ASL (American Sign Language)

Location Spartanburg, SC
Facility Spartanburg Medical Center
Department Office of Diversity
Schedule - Shift - Hours Per Diem - Varied Shifts - Varied Hours
Job Category Administrative/Clerical
Salary Job Grade 016
Req #: 48841

Summary

ASL (American Sign Language) Medical Interpreter

Position Summary

The Interpreter Specialist provides medical and general interpreting services for limited English proficient patients/guests and/or deaf patients/guests.

Minimum Requirements

Education

Education High school graduate or GED required

Experience

A minimum of one year experience interpreting in a healthcare environment is required

License/Registration/Certifications

Assessments

Viable candidates may be requested to successfully complete a medical interpretation competency assessment

Preferred Requirements

Preferred Education

Associate or Bachelor’s degree

Preferred Experience

Successful completion of medical terminology and medical interpretation training

Preferred License/Registration/Certifications

Not required, but certifications are highly recommended

Core Job Responsibilities

Must be bilingual in English and a target language such as Spanish, Russian, Ukrainian, American Sign Language, etc. with strong verbal and written skills in these languages.
Must be able to manage multiple tasks, assignments, and deadlines.
Collaborates with Dispatcher to ensure that medical interpreter requests are met on a timely basis.
Must possess strong interpersonal skills and be able to exercise good judgment, tact, and diplomacy.
Must be available to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, on an as needed basis.
Ensures that medical interpreter Code of Ethics is followed during encounters with staff and patients/guests.
Assists English-speaking employees to communicate with Limited English Proficient patients/guests in culturally and linguistically appropriate styles and behaviors.
Records & documents medical interpretation activities according to departmental guidelines, noting staff or patient’s concerns & issues related to risk management directives or violations of hospital policies.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Additional Information

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System (SRHS) offers a full spectrum of services through six hospital campuses: Spartanburg Medical Center, Spartanburg Medical Center — Mary Black Campus, Pelham Medical Center, Cherokee Medical Center, Spartanburg Hospital for Restorative Care and Union Medical Center. SRHS also includes Ellen Sagar Nursing Center and Woodruff Manor. SRHS provides unparalleled cancer care through Gibbs Cancer Center & Research Institute, with locations in Spartanburg, Greer, Union and Gaffney. The multidisciplinary Medical Group of the Carolinas has more than 600 physicians across Upstate South Carolina and western North Carolina. SRHS employs more than 9,000 associates and offers outpatient surgery centers and a Level I Trauma Center.

Founded on Aug. 29, 1921, as Spartanburg General Hospital, Spartanburg Regional celebrates over 100 years of excellence.