Certified American Sign Language Interpreter

Certified American Sign Language Interpreter 

Join Cleveland Clinic's Main Campus where research and surgery are advanced, technology is leading-edge, patient care is world-class, and caregivers are family. Cleveland Clinic is recognized as one of the top hospitals in the nation. At Cleveland Clinic, you will work alongside passionate and dedicated caregivers, receive endless support and appreciation and build a rewarding career with one of the most respected healthcare organizations in the world. 

Deaf patients and/or their companions who use American Sign Language (ASL) are provided Sign Language interpreters at no charge. On-site interpreters are available for scheduled appointments at all locations, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) is also offered at all Cleveland Clinic hospitals and most Family Health Centers. This technology provides quick access to remote ASL interpreters. 
 

A caregiver in this position works days, evenings, nights and weekends from 8:00am - 5:00pm or 5:00pm - 8:00am. 

A caregiver who excels in this role will:  

• Assist deaf patients, their families, clinical, professional staff by interpreting information through dialogue spoken in English to American Sign Language such as; patient histories, physician instructions to patient, patient questions for physician, nurse-patient dialogue. 

• Conduct preoperative or postoperative education and communicate the ramifications of accepting treatment or undergoing surgery, ensuring that patients understand their illness, its treatment, and their legal rights. 

• Use a broad spectrum of professional discipline and socioeconomic and cultural perspectives, relays sensitive information including diagnosis of terminal or severe illness, death of a family member during treatment, surgery, or information pertinent to ethnic, cultural, or religious values, morals, and customs. 

• Work with designated contact to coordinate and respond to patient requests and problem resolution to provide timely follow-up to complaints. 

Minimum qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Anatomy and other medical terminology are attained through formal coursework or experience. 

• National Interpreter Certified (NIC), Certified Deaf Interpreter (CDI), Certificate of Interpretation (CI), or Certificate of Transliteration (CT) certifications through the RID (Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf). 

• Valid Ohio State Driver’s License and maintain automobile insurance coverage (30 days of start date). 

• Two years of professional interpreting experience. 

• Two years of ASL experience, preferably in a healthcare setting. 

• A bachelor’s degree and one year of related experience may substitute the experience requirement.  

Preferred qualifications for the ideal future caregiver include:  

• Bachelor’s degree. 

• Previous knowledge of Deaf Culture preferred, especially as it relates to communication and treatment. 

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