American Sign Language; ASL) Interpreter - Casual

American Sign Language (ASL) Interpreter - Casual

Northfield Hospital
· Interpreter Services

Northfield , MN

Support Services

Casual/Call , Day/Evening/Night , Casual call

American Sign Language Interpreter

Provides American Sign Language interpreting services for all settings of the organization, bridging communication between healthcare staff and the deaf community.

We are committed to providing wage ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on experience, education and internal equity considerations. The hourly wage range for this position is $32.45–$45.81. This range reflects the base payfor this position.

• Serve as an interpreter between Northfield Hospital +Clinics personnel and deaf or hard-of-hearing patients and families to facilitate access to care.
• Interpreting may be needed at any of our surrounding Clinic sites, as well as at the Hospital in Northfield.

• This position will be contacted as interpreter needs arise for patients requiring American Sign Language (ASL) interpretation, typically with at leastone day’s notice.
• Hours will vary from week to week, averagingup to 10 hours per week.
• Additional hours may be available during evenings and weekends, sometimes with short notice.
• Candidates interested in additional hours should be able toarrive within 30 minutes when contacted.

High School Diploma or G.E.D.

Proficiency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English, with the ability to interpret accurately between Deaf/Hard-of-Hearing patients and hearing individuals.

Completion of anASL/English Interpreter training programor equivalent education and experience.

Current Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI) certification required.

Six months work experience as an ASL interpreter; healthcare interpreting experience preferred

Eligible for Shift Differential Pay in addition to base wage

Earned Safe and Sick Time (ESST) accrued on first paycheck

Pension Plan ( PERA ) with 7.5% employer match

Optional 457(b) Retirement Plans

Loan Forgiveness Eligibility – PSLF+MN state programs for qualifying roles

Employer-Provided Certifications +Continuing Education

Additional perks:
Free On-Site Parking, Qualified Bilingual Staff Program, Employee Assistance Program, and discounts on cafeteria, scrubs, and OTC pharmacy items

Northfield Hospital + Clinics is a trusted, independent healthcare system with more than 1,000employees. We’re recognized for our collaborative work environment and strong commitment to high-quality patient care and community impact.

We’re proud to be named to Becker’s 2025 list of "100 Great Community Hospitals." Our services span the full spectrum of hospital and clinical care, with our main hospital located in Northfield, MN, and primary and specialty clinics in Northfield, Lakeville, Farmington, Faribault, and Kenyon—along with Urgent Care locations in Northfield,Lakeville, and Farmington.

We offer care across 48 specialties and serve patients at 23locations throughout the south metro and southern Minnesota.

Whether you're just starting your career or bringing years of experience, you'll find meaningful opportunities, supportive teams, and a chance to make a real difference here.

* This posting is not a complete list of duties or responsibilities. Job functions, schedules, and terms of employment may change in accordance with applicable laws, policies, and agreements.