Certified American Sign Language Interpreter & Language Assistance Coordinator

Certified American Sign Language Interpreter # Language Assistant Coordinator Full Time (Must be Certified) Montefiore Nyack Hospital - Patient Satisfaction Starting at $35.00 - $40.00#per hour, negotiable # A.# Job Summary:##This certified American Sign Language Interpreter for the hearing impaired is responsible for assisting#patients, families and companions with limited English proficiency#interpreting when they are communicating with the Physician, nurses or any other healthcare provider. Assists in overseeing the Language Assistance Program, including interpretation and translation device management, staff education and ensuring patients and families with varying preferred languages are satisfied with the care and communication being provided. Essential Job Requirements:# ##### 1.## Education:#A#Bachelor#s degree preferred.#A successful completion of a medical interpreter training program required. ##### 2.## Experience:#Three years# work experience as an American Sign Language Interpreter. ##### 3.## Training/Certification:#Certified Medical Interpreter required.# Trilingual#English and Spanish ASL preferred. ##### 4.## Licensure: N/A ##### 5.## Other:#Excellent written and verbal communication skills.# Must present professionally and demonstrate positive customer service to patients.# Must be certified and attended an ASL Interpreter Medical Training Program. Please take note of the REQUIRED work experience and Certification as a Medical Interpreter in American Sign Language and Languages interpreter.Certified American Sign Language Interpreter & Language Assistant Coordinator Full Time (Must be Certified)\r\n\r\n\r\nMontefiore Nyack Hospital - Patient Satisfaction\r\n\r\nStarting at $35.00 - $40.00 per hour, negotiable\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\nA. Job Summary: This certified American Sign Language Interpreter for the hearing impaired is responsible for assistingpatients, families and companions with limited English proficiency interpreting when they are communicating with the Physician, nurses or any other healthcare provider. Assists in overseeing the Language Assistance Program, including interpretation and translation device management, staff education and ensuring patients and families with varying preferred languages are satisfied with the care and communication being provided.\r\n\r\nEssential Job Requirements: \r\n\r\n Education: A Bachelor's degree preferred. A successful completion of a medical interpreter training program required.\r\n\r\n Experience: Three years' work experience as an American Sign Language Interpreter.\r\n\r\n Training/Certification: Certified Medical Interpreter required. Trilingual English and Spanish ASL preferred.\r\n\r\n Licensure: N/A\r\n\r\n Other: Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must present professionally and demonstrate positive customer service to patients. Must be certified and attended an ASL Interpreter Medical Training Program.\r\n\r\nPlease take note of the REQUIRED work experience and Certification as a Medical Interpreter in American Sign Language and Languages interpreter.\r\n\r\n