ASL Interpreter

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: At Loyola, we know you’re more than your job. We see you and all your potential. That’s why we invest in our people. Flexible scheduling, at Loyola, what’s important to you, is important to us. Join our family. • Benefits from Day One • Daily Pay • Career Development • Tuition Reimbursement • Referral Rewards The ASL Interpreter provides vital interpreting services to ensure effective communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, their families, and Loyola’s We are seeking a skilled ASL Interpreter to facilitate clear and accurate communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, their families, and our medical staff. This position plays a key role in ensuring accessibility across medical, mental health, and spiritual care settings. Key Responsibilities: Provide in-person and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services in ASL and English. Support Deaf/hard-of-hearing patients in understanding medical instructions and completing forms. Interpret for Loyola employees who are Deaf or hard of hearing. Maintain detailed records of interpreting sessions and conduct patient appointment outreach. Advocate for communication access and assess interpreting needs across care settings. Lead training on Deaf culture, working with interpreters, and VRI use. Mentor ASL interpreter students and teach sign language classes to staff. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about communication access and supporting inclusive healthcare experiences. Position Requirements: Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Preferred: Associate degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Specify Degree(s): NAD-RID Certificate of Interpretation and Transliteration, or NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience Details: Must have experience in medical interpreting. Licensure/Certifications: Required: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Advanced Level National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent Preferred: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Masters Level Other: Illinois requires ASL Interpreters to achieve a minimum of an Advanced level license to practice in health care; Master level candidates are strongly preferred. Pay Rate: $43.05 Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Trinity Health Benefits Summary Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.

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