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Deaf Interpreter - Per Diem

Deaf Interpreter - Per Diem

Fairview Health ServicesSt Paul, Minnesota, United States
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Job Overview

M Health Fairview is seeking a Deaf Interpreter to assist staff and patients with effective communication! This a casual position with flexible hours!

Summary : In the scope of the Deaf Interpreter, they will provide communication access by using formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences. The role will enable multifaceted comprehension and interaction in a wide range of visual, language, and communication forms. This role will also perform as a Deaf Interpreter and will support effective and positive communication via in-person or virtual platforms!

Job Expectations :

  • Explain their role responsive to the situation's demands.
  • Has proven understanding of basic healthcare terminology and physical anatomy.
  • Ability to interpret complex healthcare concepts into ASL or other form of visual communication appropriate to the communication needs of the user
  • Manage in-person or virtual encounters promoting communicative autonomy
  • Facilitate communication across cultural differences and alerts all parties to significant cultural or linguistic disparities that may significantly impact outcomes
  • Complete all Educational Annual requirements Adheres to RID Code of Professional Conduct.
  • Has firm understanding of HIPAA as it applies to the healthcare interpreter
  • Adopts understanding from the Healthcare Interpreter Code of Ethics
  • Practice timely communication with scheduling office and administrative team
  • Manage daily workflow in Epic, Microsoft Outlook, and Teams
  • Adapt to fast-paced technology changes within the working environment

Adaptability :

  • Travels to and provides services in multiple settings as needed / requested
  • Provides services in modalities including in-person and / or virtual interpreting
  • Demonstrates personal flexibility to meet staffing and patient communication needs
  • Manages and communicates unanticipated changes throughout the day
  • Demonstrates ability to provide language services across a variety of clinical disciplines

    • Organization Expectations, as applicable :

  • Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served.
  • Partners with patient care giver in care / decision making.
  • Communicates in a respective manner.
  • Ensures a safe, secure environment.
  • Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs.
  • Modifies clinical interventions based on population served.
  • Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient / care giver.
  • Fulfills all organizational all required learning relevant to the with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulations, policies, procedures and standards.
  • Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking.

    • Performs other duties as assigned.

    Required

    Education

  • Minimum of 40-hours formal training (CEUs RID approved sponsor) – Documented8 hours NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct 8 Hours Intro to Interpreting 8 hours process of Interpretation 16 hours - electives of your choice

    • Experience

  • Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare interpreting
  • Minimum of 5 years of experience in general practice interpreting
  • Understanding of Assistive Devices and other Communication Access needs, not limited to Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals

    • License / Certification / Registration

  • If certification status is incomplete (Certified Deaf Interpreter), requirement will be fulfilled within 1 year upon hire

    • Preferred

    Education

  • Bachelor Degree or higher in interpreting or related fields.

    • Experience

  • 5+ years of experience in healthcare interpreting
  • 5+ years of experience in general interpreting
  • Experience working in a role that assessed access needs

    • License / Certification / Registration

  • Certified Deaf Interpreter

    • Benefit Overview

    Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information :

    Compensation Disclaimer

    This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market.

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