American Sign Language Interpreter Job at CulturaLink Recruiters in Jacksonville

Overview

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Location: Jacksonville, Florida

Job Status: Part Time

Pay Rate: Depending on Experience (Range: $45.00 - $50.00 per hour)

Hours/Days: 12-hour or 6-hour shift (3 days per week)

Jacksonville, FL

Organization

CulturaLink partners with healthcare organizations to improve patient-centered care and to create an effective, diverse workforce through services focused on diversity, inclusion and cultural competence. We provide hundreds of healthcare providers with best-in-class consulting along with comprehensive translation and interpretation services in more than 200 languages.

Summary

CulturaLink is seeking an interpreter to provide high quality professional American Sign Language interpreting on-site in Emergency Room. Interpreters must possess fluent American Sign Language and spoken English language skills, accurate interpreting skills, and thorough knowledge of and adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide effective onsite interpreting for full-time RN
• Provide excellent customer service while maintaining a respectful and professional attitude with customers and colleagues
• Always exhibit professional behavior including punctuality and preparedness for shifts, respectful and collaborative interaction with colleagues and supervisors, and timely and accurate record keeping
• Adhere to all policies and procedures as outlined by the company
• Participate in company-sponsored training for Professional Development
• Possess the ability to work effectively in a fast paced, dynamic environment
• Ability to independently travel. Where driving is required, access to a vehicle, valid driver's license and required insurance.
• Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in all settings

Requirements

• Must be able to work in Emergency Room
• Must be able to work 12-hour shifts or 6-hour shifts 3 days per week
• Must provide proof of Covid-19, MMR, Tdap, Varicella, TB skin test, Flu and Hep B vaccinations upon being hired. CulturaLink will cover the cost of any vaccinations needed.

Minimum Qualifications

• Fluent ASL and spoken English language skills
• Able to provide accurate interpretation
• Good understanding of Deaf culture
• Thorough knowledge of and adherence to the NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct
• Three to five years of experience in interpreting (preferred but not required)
• As applicable, state licensure or state required credentials
• You must be 18 years or older to apply
• 1 - 5 years translating or interpreting experience -Healthcare experience preferred

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Marketing, Public Relations, and Writing/Editing

Industries

• Translation and Localization

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