**Overview** M Health Fairview is seeking a Deaf Interpreter to assist staff and patients with effective communication! This a casual position with flexible hours! **Summary:** In the scope of the Deaf Interpreter, they will provide communication access by using formative linguistic, cultural, and life experiences. The role will enable multifaceted comprehension and interaction in a wide range of visual, language, and communication forms. This role will also perform as a Deaf Interpreter and will support effective and positive communication via in-person or virtual platforms! **Responsibilities Job Description** **Job Expectations:** + Explain their role responsive to the situation's demands. + Has proven understanding of basic healthcare terminology and physical anatomy. + Ability to interpret complex healthcare concepts into ASL or other form of visual communication appropriate to the communication needs of the user + Manage in-person or virtual encounters promoting communicative autonomy + Facilitate communication across cultural differences and alerts all parties to significant cultural or linguistic disparities that may significantly impact outcomes + Complete all Educational Annual requirements Adheres to RID Code of Professional Conduct. + Has firm understanding of HIPAA as it applies to the healthcare interpreter + Adopts understanding from the Healthcare Interpreter Code of Ethics + Practice timely communication with scheduling office and administrative team + Manage daily workflow in Epic, Microsoft Outlook, and Teams + Adapt to fast-paced technology changes within the working environment **Adaptability:** + Travels to and provides services in multiple settings as needed/requested + Provides services in modalities including 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, regulations, policies, procedures and standards. + Fosters a culture of improvement, efficiency and innovative thinking. Performs other duties as assigned. **Qualifications** **Required** **Education** + Minimum of 40-hours formal training (CEUs RID approved sponsor) – Documented + 8 hours NAD-RID Code of Professional Conduct + 8 Hours Intro to Interpreting + 8 hours process of Interpretation + 16 hours - electives of your choice **Experience** + Minimum of 2 years of experience in healthcare interpreting + Minimum of 5 years of experience in general practice interpreting + Understanding of Assistive Devices and other Communication Access needs, not limited to Deaf, DeafBlind, and Hard of Hearing individuals **License/Certification/Registration** + If certification status is incomplete (Certified Deaf Interpreter), requirement will be fulfilled within 1 year upon hire **Preferred** **Education** + Bachelor Degree or higher in interpreting or related fields. **Experience** + 5+ years of experience in healthcare interpreting + 5+ years of experience in general interpreting + Experience working in a role that assessed access needs **License/Certification/Registration** + Certified Deaf Interpreter Compensation-Flat rate $60.50 **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.