Sign Language Interpreter

Inova Benefits and Perks:

• Health, Vision, and Dental Coverage
• Tuition reimbursement and Educational Assistance
• Student loan assistance – up to $10,000!
• Paid parental leave for birth/adoption of a child
• Retirement benefits with match from day one
• Exclusive savings opportunities to in-store events, theme parks, discounts, movie tickets and local offerings and so much more!
• Competitive salary: Pay based experience
• Amazing Paid Time Off: Accrue PTO hours on your very first day of work

Inova Fairfax Medical Campus is seeking a Sign Language Interpreter to join the Language Services team! This role is full-time DAYS working varied shift and schedules as needed by the department.

Requirements for consideration:

• Associate Degree or HS Diploma/GED and equivalent years of experience required.
• 3 years of experience with Speech Language Pathology
• Certifications: Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) Level three or Certified by RID or NAD.

Job Responsibilities included but not limited to:

• Provides accurate, complete and transparent interpretation services to facilitate prompt and accurate communication between patients, their families and staff.
• Prioritizes competing demands from staff requesting medical interpreter services.
• Works as a member of the departmental team to ensure continuity of patient care for deaf patients.
• Ensures that all policies and procedures related to processes, services and team member work rules are adhered to.
• Maintains confidentiality in all matters related to patient care and visitor issues on deaf patients, families and companions.
• Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards.
• Ensures that all documentation requirements needed to maintain department databases are complete and in compliance to standards.
• Facilitates access to other resources for the deaf and hard of hearing as requested.
• Other duties as assigned.

ABOUT US

We are Inova, Northern Virginia’s leading nonprofit healthcare provider. Every day, our 24,000 team members provide world-class healthcare to the communities we serve. Our people are the reason we're a national leader in healthcare safety, quality and patient experience. And from best-in-class facilities to professional development opportunities, we support them at every step. At Inova, we're constantly striving to be ever better — to shape a more compassionate future for healthcare.

Inova Health System is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, pregnancy (including childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions and lactation), race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristics protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Speech Language Pathology: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Virginia Quality Assurance Screening (VQAS) (Required)
• Level three or Certified by RID or NAD (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fairfax, VA (Required)

Work Location: In person