Overview M Health Fairview is seeking an American Sign Language Interpreter! This role will help cover the Twin Cities/Metro area! Job Summary: American Sign Language Healthcare Interpreters provide communication access for all stakeholders involved in the healthcare encounter by providing meaningful, effective, and equitable communication via in-person or virtual platforms. This position is casual and will pick up shifts, as needed by department. This position is not eligible for benefits. Responsibilities Job Description Job Expectations: Interprets accurately and completely, conveying the content and spirit of the original message, taking into consideration the cultural context in a way that is responsive to the demands of the situation or the person(s) involved in the encounter (in person and/or video). Explains the scope of practice that is responsive to the demands of the situation. Has proven understanding of basic healthcare terminology and physical anatomy. Ability to interpret complex healthcare concepts into ASL and voice into English Ability to transliterate complex healthcare concepts Manage in-person or virtual encounters promoting communicative autonomy Alert all parties to any significant cultural or linguistic disparities appropriate to the goal of the encounter Maintains confidentiality and professional boundaries Adheres to RID Code of Professional Conduct. Demonstrates honest & ethical conduct according to Guiding Principles. Has firm understanding of HIPAA as it applies to the healthcare interpreter Adopts understanding from the Healthcare Interpreter Code of Ethics Diffuses conflict between parties by remaining calm and impartial. Manages workflow with Epic, Microsoft Outlook, and Microsoft Teams Must learn how to navigate and a variety of virtual platforms Timely communication with scheduling office and administrative team Adaptability: Travels to and provides interpreting services in multiple settings as needed/requested Platforms including but not limited to: in-person and/or virtual interpreting Demonstrates personal flexibility to meet staffing and patient communication needs Manages and communicates unanticipated changes throughout the day Demonstrates ability to provide language services across a variety of clinical disciplines Organization Expectations, as applicable: Demonstrates ability to provide care or service adjusting approaches to reflect developmental level and cultural differences of population served. Partners with patient care giver in care/decision making. Communicates in a respective manner. Ensures a safe, secure environment. Individualizes plan of care to meet patient needs. Modifies clinical interventions based on population served. Provides patient education based on as assessment of learning needs of patient/care giver. Fulfills all organizational requirements. Completes all required learning relevant to the role. Complies with and maintains knowledge of all relevant laws, regulation, policies, procedures and standards. Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications Required Experience Minimum of 5 years of experience in the interpreting profession License/Certification/Registration (One or more of the following) CSC (Comprehensive Skills Certificate) CI and CT (Certificate of Interpretation and Certificate of Transliteration) NAD: Level IV or higher NIC (National Interpreter Certification) (previous rubric): Advanced or Master NIC (most current rubric): Certified Deaf Interpreter: Certified Preferred Education Associate’s degree in sign language interpreting or related field Experience Healthcare interpreting Chemical dependency/Recovery interpreting Mental health interpreting QMHI or Proven Mental Health Training Preferred Proven experience with DeafBlind community Tactile communication Protactile communication License/Certification/Registration N/A Additional Requirements (must be obtained or completed within a period of time): Level to which this Job reports: MGR Does this job have direct reports: No Does this job have indirect reports: No EEO Statement EEO/AA Employer/Vet/Disabled: All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to any lawfully protected status