Educational Interpreter - American Sign Language

Are you a highly skilled American Sign Language interpreter with a passion for education and healthcare? UVM Medical Center is seeking a dedicated individual to join our team as an Educational Interpreter. In this role, you will have the opportunity to use your expertise in ASL to facilitate communication between healthcare professionals and Deaf or hard-of-hearing patients and their families. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, professional, and committed to providing equal access to education for individuals with hearing impairments. If this sounds like you, read on for more details on this exciting opportunity!

1. Provide accurate and timely interpretation services in American Sign Language for educational and healthcare settings at UVM Medical Center.
2. Facilitate communication between healthcare professionals and Deaf or hard-of-hearing patients and their families.
3. Collaborate with healthcare team to ensure effective communication and understanding of medical information.
4. Maintain confidentiality and adhere to professional codes of conduct and ethics.
5. Stay up-to-date with current medical terminology and procedures to accurately interpret information.
6. Advocate for the rights and needs of Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients in the healthcare and educational settings.
7. Adapt to various communication styles and preferences of patients and healthcare professionals.
8. Provide support and assistance to Deaf and hard-of-hearing individuals in understanding and navigating the healthcare system.
9. Participate in ongoing professional development and training to enhance interpretation skills.
10. Maintain accurate and organized records of interpreting assignments and adhere to scheduling and reporting protocols.
11. Collaborate with other interpreters and team members to ensure consistent and quality interpretation services.
12. Promote equal access to education and healthcare for individuals with hearing impairments.
13. Establish and maintain professional relationships with healthcare professionals, patients, and their families.
14. Follow UVM Medical Center's policies and procedures related to interpretation services.
15. Demonstrate a commitment to cultural competency and sensitivity in working with diverse populations.

According to JobzMall, the average salary range for a Educational Interpreter - American Sign Language in Burlington, VT, USA is $48,000-68,000 per year. This range may vary depending on factors such as experience, education level, and employer.

The University of Vermont Medical Center is an academic medical center located in Burlington, Vermont, United States. Serving a population of more than 1 million people in Vermont and northern New York and approximately 160,000 residents in Chittenden and Grand Isle counties, The UVM Medical Center provides a full range of tertiary-level inpatient and outpatient services and provides primary care services at 10 Vermont locations.