Brigham and Women's Hospital

Responsible for assessing the needs of non-English speaking and hearing impaired patients and providing assistance by interpretation of consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and any other type of patient-related information.. Comply with appropriate BWH policies and procedures.. Fluency of English and American Sign Language.. 6 ASL Interpreter Certification.. BWH Interpreter Services

american sign language interpreter

Responsible for assessing the needs of non-English speaking and hearing impaired patients and providing assistance by interpretation of consent forms, diagnoses, discharge plans and any other type of patient-related information. Independently resolves most issues that arise in their daily responsibilities, answers questions about protocols and makes appropriate referrals without direct supervision. Serve as a resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Comply with appropriate BWH policies and procedures. <ul><li> Bachelors Degree with a concentration in a human relations field (i.e. Sociology, Psychology) highly preferable.</li><li> At least 2 years of college level education and 2 years of hospital and/or health care related experience in a position of direct patient contact.</li><li> Fluency of English and American Sign Language.</li><li> Prior training of medical terminology and interpreting skills.</li><li> Knowledge of culture-specific care.</li><li> 6 ASL Interpreter Certification. </li></ul>Primary Location MA-Boston-BWH Boston Main Campus Work Locations BWH Boston Main Campus Job Professional/Managerial Organization Brigham & Women's Hospital(BWH) Schedule Per Diem Standard Hours 1 Shift Rotating Posted Shift Description Rotating Shifts - On-call, Weekend and Overnight Coverage Employee Status Limited Term / Per Diem Recruiting Department BWH Interpreter Services Job Posting Apr 30, 2024

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