Healthcare Sign Language Interpreter

Job Posting

Title:

Healthcare Sign Language Interpreter – Hiring Department:
Department of Psychiatry – Position Open To:
All Applicants – Weekly Scheduled

Hours:

20 – FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt from FLSA – Earliest

Start Date:

Immediately – Position Duration:
Expected to Continue Until Aug 31, 2027 –

Location:

AUSTIN, TX – Job Details:
General Notes The Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences at the Dell Medical School is looking for a Healthcare Sign Language Interpreter. This position has an end date of 8/31/2027, renewable based upon availability of funding, work performance, and progress toward goals.

• Provides accurate and timely interpretation during medical consultations, procedures, and patient education sessions with mental/behavioral health specialization.
• Ensures clear communication between patients and healthcare providers.
• Maintains patient confidentiality and adheres to HIPAA regulations.
• Maintains awareness and monitoring of hearing-deaf power differentials and strive to minimize them.

• Translates medical documents, consent forms, and patient education materials.
• Ensures translations are accurate and culturally appropriate.
• Reviews and updates translated materials as needed.

• Advocates for patients' linguistic and cultural needs within the healthcare system.
• Educates healthcare providers on cultural sensitivities and effective communication strategies.
• Assists patients in understanding their rights and available resources.

• Provides training to healthcare staff on effective use of interpreter services.
• Develops and updates training materials.
• Participates in continuing education to stay current with medical terminology and best practices.

• Maintains accurate records of interpretation services provided.
• Working with designated interpreter team to schedule interpretation sessions and manages interpreter resources.
• Participates in departmental meetings and quality improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as identified by department.

• Engages with community organizations to promote interpreter services.

• Provides interpretation services during emergency situations.

• Assists in research projects related to language access and healthcare outcomes.

• Relates well to all kinds of people, builds constructive and effective relationships.
• Examples:
  Builds rapport with patients, communicates effectively with healthcare providers, navigates cultural differences.

• Is dedicated to meeting the expectations and requirements of internal and external customers.
• Examples:
  Ensures patient satisfaction, addresses patient concerns promptly, provides high-quality interpretation services.

• Makes sound decisions based on analysis, wisdom, experience, and judgment.
• Examples:
  Evaluates the accuracy of translations, resolves communication issues, prioritizes interpretation requests.

• Adheres to an appropriate and effective set of core values and beliefs.
• Examples:
  Maintains patient confidentiality, follows ethical guidelines, demonstrates integrity in all interactions.

• Learns quickly when facing new problems, open to change.
• Examples:
  Adapts to new medical terminology, incorporates feedback into practice, stays current with industry trends.

• Requires a Bachelor's Degree in (e.g., Linguistics, Translation, Healthcare) with at least 3 year(s) of experience in 3 years of relevant experience in medical interpretation.
• 2 years of general experience in healthcare settings.

• Master's Degree in (e.g., Linguistics, Translation, Healthcare) with at least 5 year(s) of experience in 5 years of relevant experience in medical interpretation.
• 3 years of general experience in healthcare, pediatric, and/or behavioral health settings.

• Certified Healthcare Interpreter (CHI) or Certified Medical Interpreter (CMI).
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