American Sign Language Interpreter
Core
Provide American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation services to support a deaf faculty member within the College of Medicine, facilitating communication during meetings, presentations, conferences, and research activities.
Role type
Part-time ASL Interpreter (Medical/Academic)
Builds
Effective communication channels between deaf faculty and colleagues, students, researchers, and healthcare professionals.
Domain
Higher Education / Healthcare / Medical Research
Required skills
American Sign Language (ASL) fluency, English fluency, medical/scientific terminology knowledge, confidentiality adherence, professional ethics (RID standards), scheduling coordination
Preferred skills
Higher education or medical school experience, hospital experience
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Provide accurate ASL interpretation for faculty meetings and seminars; Interpret communications involving medical education and scientific research; Review meeting materials in advance for technical terminology; Maintain confidentiality of research and patient information; Collaborate with faculty and staff to coordinate interpretation needs; Attend in-person and virtual meetings as needed.
Seniority
Part-time, entry-level to mid-level (requires certification)