American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Interpretation Services, Part-Time, Days
Core
Provides medical and general interpretation services to patients, families, and healthcare teams at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, acting as a cultural mediator.
Role type
Medical ASL Interpreter
Builds
Facilitates communication during consultations, diagnostic testing, medical procedures, consent processes, and educational forums.
Domain
Healthcare / Medical Interpreting
Deliverable
client delivery
Required skills
ASL fluency, English fluency, medical terminology knowledge, cultural competency, impartial interpretation, prioritization
Preferred skills
Tactile Sign Language, Tactile Fingerspelling, Pro-Tactile ASL Interpreting
Technologies
Excel, Word
Responsibilities
Conduct medical and general interpreting; assess patient understanding; record and monitor interpretation activities; prioritize multiple requests; assist in problem resolution; participate in professional development; maintain documentation of encounters.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC