ASL Interpreter

Loyola Medicine a member of Trinity Health is a nationally ranked academic quaternary care system based in Chicagos western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system includingLoyola University Medical CenterGottlieb Memorial Hospital andMacNeal Hospital.

If youre passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities join the Loyola team as a ASL Interpreter and become Loyola Strong!

What youll do:

The ASL Interpreter provides vital interpreting services to ensure effective communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients their families and Loyolas

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KeyResponsibilities:

• ProvideinpersonandVideoRemoteInterpreting(VRI)servicesinASLandEnglish.

• SupportDeaf/hard-of hearingpatientsinunderstandingmedicalinstructionsandcompletingforms.

• InterpretforLoyolaemployeeswhoareDeaforhardofhearing.

• Maintaindetailedrecordsofinterpretingsessionsandconductpatientappointmentoutreach.

• Advocateforcommunicationaccessandassessinterpretingneedsacrosscaresettings.

• LeadtrainingonDeafcultureworkingwithinterpretersandVRIuse.

• MentorASLinterpreterstudentsandteachsignlanguageclassestostaff.

Thisroleisidealforcandidatespassionateaboutcommunicationaccessandsupportinginclusivehealthcareexperiences.

We offer our Interpreters:

• DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today

• Career Development

• Referral Rewards

• Strong Team Culture

• Career Growth Opportunities

What youll need for this job:

Minimum Education:
Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education
Preferred: Associate degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education
Specify Degree(s): NAD-RID Certificate of Interpretation and Transliteration or NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification

Minimum Experience:
Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience
Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience
Details: Must have experience in medical interpreting.

Licensure/Certifications:
Required: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Advanced Level
National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent
Preferred: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Masters Level
Other: Illinois requires ASL Interpreters to achieve a minimum of an Advanced level license to practice in health care; Master level candidates are strongly preferred.

Pay Rate: $43.05

Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience qualifications education location licensure certification requirements and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles.

Benefits:

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Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.