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Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, Ohio, us, 44101

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Cleveland Clinic . The Certified American Sign Language Interpreter will assist deaf patients, their families, and clinical staff by interpreting dialogue from spoken English to American Sign Language to ensure the coordination of information flow for issues to be resolved. This position is onsite, Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm, with travel requirements within Northeast Ohio sites. Responsibilities

Interpret information such as patient histories, physician instructions to patient, patient questions for physician, nurse–patient dialogue. Conduct preoperative or postoperative education and communicate the ramifications of accepting treatment or undergoing surgery, ensuring that patients understand their illness, its treatment, and their legal rights. Using a broad spectrum of professional discipline and socioeconomic and cultural perspectives, relay sensitive information including diagnosis of terminal or severe illness, death of a family member during treatment, surgery, or information pertinent to ethnic, cultural, or religious values, morals, and customs. Work with designated contact to coordinate and respond to patient requests and problem resolution to provide timely follow-up to complaints. Minimum qualifications

Anatomy and other medical terminology attained through formal coursework or experience. Two years of professional interpreting experience. Two years of ASL (American Sign Language) experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. Offset: Bachelor’s degree and 1 year of related experience. National Interpreter Certified (NIC), Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI), Certificate of Interpretation (CI). National Association of the Deaf (NAD) Level IV and V, Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) Advanced, Master and Medical Interpreter Certificate or Certificate of Transliteration (CT) certifications through the RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf) required. Must possess a valid State Driver’s License and maintain automobile insurance coverage. Must obtain Ohio license within 30 days of start date. Preferred qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree (B.A. or B.S.). Physical Requirements

May require extended periods of standing, walking or sitting; manual dexterity sufficient to perform work on a PC or mobile device. Personal Protective Equipment

Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required for procedures. Pay Range

Salaries (which may be shown on independent job search websites) reflect various market averages and do not represent information obtained directly from The Cleveland Clinic. Salary/hourly specifics may be discussed during the application and hiring process. Job details

Seniority level: Entry level Employment type: Full-time Job function: Other Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Note: Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Cleveland Clinic. Get notified about new Sign Language Interpreter jobs in Cleveland, OH.

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