**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 **Benefit Overview** Fairview offers a generous benefit package including but not limited to medical, dental, vision plans, life insurance, short-term and long-term disability insurance, PTO and Sick and Safe Time, tuition reimbursement, retirement, early access to earned wages, and more! Please follow this link for additional information: https://www.fairview.org/careers/benefits/noncontract **Compensation Disclaimer** This position provides one flat hourly rate, with regular reviews to ensure competitiveness with the market.