Interpreter - American Sign Language (PRN) at Holy Cross in silver spring, Maryland
Posted in Other 24 days ago.
Job Description:
Employment Type:Part time
Shift:Rotating Shift
Description:
Job Title: Interpreter - American Sign Language (PRN)
Description:
- Reporting to the Program Manager of Multicultural Services
- This position supports the Mission of Trinity Health and Holy Cross Hospital by serving to facilitate medical and other communication among patients, family members, visitors, and Holy Cross Hospital clinical and non-clinical staff, and by working to minimize linguistic and cultural barriers.
Responsibilities:
- Provide direct (American Sign Language) interpretive services, as needed, throughout Holy Cross.
- Interpretive encounters will involve interaction with patients, family members, and visitors.
- Possesses excellent verbal and written fluency in English and American Sign Language.
- Responsibly interact with patients, demonstrating tact and empathy, while exercising discretion in handling confidential patient information.
What you will need:
- National Interpreter Certification (NIC) must be obtained within 3 months of hire.
- Completion of a formal medically qualified interpreter-training program (preferred).
- Prior hospital experience (preferred).
About us:
Holy Cross Health is a Catholic, not-for-profit health system that serves more than 240,000 individuals each year from Maryland's two largest counties - Montgomery and Prince George's counties. Holy Cross Health earns numerous national awards, clinical designations and accreditations across a wide range of specialties for providing innovative, high-quality health care services.
We were named one of America's 100 Best Hospitals for 2022.
Holy Cross Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to Minority/Females/disabled/Veteran (M/F/D/V) status.
Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is 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, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.
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