ASL Medical Interpreter Per Diem at Partner's Healthcare in Dover, New Hampshire

Job Description:

Site: Wentworth-Douglass Hospital


At Mass General Brigham, we know it takes a surprising range of talented professionals to advance our mission-from doctors, nurses, business people and tech experts, to dedicated researchers and systems analysts. As a not-for-profit organization, Mass General Brigham is committed to supporting patient care, research, teaching, and service to the community. We place great value on being a diverse, equitable and inclusive organization as we aim to reflect the diversity of the patients we serve.


At Mass General Brigham, we believe a diverse set of backgrounds and lived experiences makes us stronger by challenging our assumptions with new perspectives that can drive revolutionary discoveries in medical innovations in research and patient care. Therefore, we invite and welcome applicants from traditionally underrepresented groups in healthcare - people of color, people with disabilities, LGBTQ community, and/or gender expansive, first and second-generation immigrants, veterans, and people from different socioeconomic backgrounds - to apply.



Job Summary
Responsible to facilitate successful delivery of services to linguistically diverse patients/family members. Follows requests for interpretation, collaborating with qualified auxiliary interpreters for comprehensive accommodation of interpretation requests. Provides translation service (both sight translation & written translation) of pertinent materials for patients and families such as written information regarding relevant services, pre-operative, post-operative, discharge instructions, patient and family education, and follow-up care materials. Does this position require Patient Care? Yes



Qualifications


Essential Functions:


Serve as cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients/family of other cultures as it relates to medical care adheres to standard code of ethics for medical interpreters.


-Keep accurate documentation of interpretation encounters to include relevant data such as location, duration, and purpose.


-Provides coordination and staff training on the use of the telephone language interpretation services (and relevant equipment).


-Answer calls promptly and conduct interpretation in a friendly and professional manner.


-Function in a manner appropriate to each interpreted situation, demonstrating professional appearance, conduct, and promptness.


-Serve as cultural mediator, as necessary and when appropriate, to enhance communication between staff and patients/family of other cultures as it relates to medical care.


-Adheres to standard code of ethics for medical interpreters.


Education
High School Diploma or Equivalent required


Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
No


Experience
Healthcare and/or medical interpreting experience 2-3 years preferred


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
- Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
- Talking to others to convey information effectively.
- Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.



Additional Job Details (if applicable)



Remote Type


Hybrid



Work Location


789 Central Avenue



Scheduled Weekly Hours


0



Employee Type


Per Diem



Work Shift


Day (United States of America)



EEO Statement:


Wentworth-Douglass Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.




Mass General Brigham Competency Framework



At Mass General Brigham, our competency framework defines what effective leadership "looks like" by specifying which behaviors are most critical for successful performance at each job level. The framework is comprised of ten competencies (half People-Focused, half Performance-Focused) and are defined by observable and measurable skills and behaviors that contribute to workplace effectiveness and career success. These competencies are used to evaluate performance, make hiring decisions, identify development needs, mobilize employees across our system, and establish a strong talent pipeline.