Casual - American Sign Language Interpreter Job at ChristianaCare, Newark, DE

cG5obDhWakNxQ3ZEWTFTTUh1MEw4RExUNGc9PQ==
  • ChristianaCare
  • Newark, DE

Job Description

Language Services at ChristianaCare is committed to ensuring safe, high quality care for our culturally diverse population. ChristianaCare’s Language Services is a licensed training organization for ® . We offer a full spectrum of language services including medical interpreting done by qualified professionals for individual with limited English proficiency (LEP) or who are Deaf.

We are seeking a Casual American Sign Language Medical Interpreter to serve deaf and hard of hearing patients and staff, rendering information accurately and completely in compliance with all the CC Language Services and CC hospital policies and procedures.

The ideal candidate will understand a variety of signing and spoken styles and registers and interpret with the highest degree of accuracy and completeness. They will demonstrate cultural competency and understand language as an expression of culture, recognize the underlying assumptions of each party about medicine, the encounter, the illness etc. and use this understanding to empower patient and provider to better understand each other. In addition, have the ability to work well under pressure and manage stressful situations.

Christiana care offers:

  • Robust benefit package including full medical, dental and vision

  • Incredible Work/Life benefits including annual membership to care.com, access to backup care services for dependents through Care@Work, retirement planning services, financial coaching, fitness and wellness reimbursement, and great discounts through several vendors for hotels, rental cars, theme parks, shows, sporting events, movie tickets and much more

Qualifications:

  • High school diploma or GED required. An associate degree or college work in ASL or any area related to science or human services highly desired.

  • Fluency in American Sign Language and English, the latter both oral and written.

  • One to two years’ experience in a healthcare setting as a medical interpreter, preferred

  • Certification Registry of Interpreters for the Deaf (RID) preferred

About ChristianaCare

Headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware, ChristianaCare is one of the country’s most dynamic health systems, centered on improving health outcomes, making high-quality care more accessible and lowering health care costs. ChristianaCare includes an extensive network of outpatient services, home health care, medical aid units, two hospitals (1,227 beds), a Level I trauma center and a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, a comprehensive stroke center and regional centers of excellence in heart and vascular care, cancer care and women’s health. ChristianaCare is a not-for-profit teaching health system with more than 260 residents and fellows. We are continually ranked by US News & World Report as a Best Hospital. With our unique, data-powered care coordination service and a focus on population health and value-based care, ChristianaCare is shaping the future of health care.

Job Tags

Casual work,

Similar Jobs

POWERHOUSE INSTITUTE INC

Salesforce Developer Job at POWERHOUSE INSTITUTE INC

 ...development, testing, and integration of out-of-box and custom Salesforce applications through the SDLC using modern web technologies....  ...development. ~ Experience working with Salesforce architects, developers and administrators in developing and supporting Salesforce... 

Jake Bluhm - State Farm Agent

Insurance Account Position - State Farm Agent Team Member Job at Jake Bluhm - State Farm Agent

 ...Free food & snacks Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development ROLE DESCRIPTION: The Jake Bluhm Insurance Agency is searching for a competitive Producer who can recognize opportunities and strategically turn leads into long-lasting... 

NavRadiance IT Repair

Marketing Internship Job at NavRadiance IT Repair

 ...Repair prides itself in customer services and solutions. We are seeking college students who would like to complete a marketing internship before graduation. At Nav Radiance, we work hard to ensure we meet our customers needs and provide them with a service that... 

San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

Clerk Typist/ Data Entry - Light Rail Job at San Diego Metropolitan Transit System

 ...time. SUMMARY: Under direction of the LRV Project Coordinator, the Clerk Typist/Data Entry is responsible for completing various clerical and administrative tasks including typing, filing, answering phones and mail distribution. Essential duties include, but are... 

Kreation Juicery Inc

PM Sanitation Job at Kreation Juicery Inc

Job Description Job Description Description: El Sanitario de Planta es responsable de realizar la limpieza y desinfeccin de todas las reas de produccin, maquinaria, herramientas y superficies de trabajo de acuerdo con los estndares de seguridad alimentaria, ...