Language & Culture Specialist II; ASL

Schedule: Days
- Monday
- Friday;
Shift starting at 8am

The (ASL) Language & Culture Specialist II, under general supervision, facilitates communication between deaf/hard of hearing and hearing persons; serves as interpreter; provides interpreting services in a culturally sensitive manner to facilitate communication and the relaying of medical information between speakers of different languages at CHLA; and provides written translations as required in patient encounters such as translation of medical instructions and medication schedules, and any hospital related administrative correspondence with patients/families, including information, education and documentation materials.

Collaborates with other health care team members in the delivery of care. Comply with applicable office and hospital policies and procedures particularly relating to patient confidentiality and informed consent. Also assists department with on-the-job training and orientation of new staff interpreters. May perform other services unique to deaf and hard of hearing persons and other job-related services as required. May perform simple clerical tasks such as filing, light typing, handling of paperwork and form completion.

Abide by the Interpreter Code of Ethics as established by the Registry of Interpreters of the Deaf, Inc. or similar. Work as a team player with the other staff, find solutions to problems, and improve the quality of services offered to deaf and hard of hearing individuals ist in the scheduling of interpreters and gathering of information for contracting outside interpreting services when needed.

2+ years experience interpreting and translating in a healthcare setting, including experience working with the community and/or a target language population with a range of cultural, socio-economic, and demographic backgrounds.

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered. Completion of a minimum of 40 hour Healthcare Interpreter training.

Healthcare Interpreter National Certification or highest national credentialing (where applicable by language) through CCHI or a national organization.

ASL Interpreter Certification through the RID preferred. Translator Certification (where applicable by language) through ATA.

85%
-90% Score for Language Proficiency from a vendor selected by CHLA.