About the role
Beth Israel Lahey Health is hiring a part-time ASL interpreter for Lahey Hospital and Medical Center. You will interpret for Deaf, hard-of-hearing and deafblind patients and families across Lahey sites, handle interpreter scheduling and help train staff on working with interpreters.
Responsibilities
- Interpret for deaf patients in interactions with care providers and hospital staff
- Interpret tactile for deafblind patients at the Burlington and Peabody sites
- Schedule patients' appointments around interpreter availability to limit agency costs
- Review and arrange requests for languages the in-house team does not cover
- Teach clinics and staff about working with interpreters, cultural differences and ADA compliance
- Maintain daily encounter records and take part in outreach events
- Orient and supervise interpreter trainees or volunteers
Requirements
- Master's degree in Deaf Education per the posting
- National certification for Deaf interpreters and a health care interpreter training certificate
- Healthcare interpreting experience preferred, plus experience in the Deaf community
- Consecutive, simultaneous and sight interpreting skills and medical terminology knowledge
- Ability to keep accurate records; annual flu vaccination required
What we offer
- Part-time role at a large Massachusetts health system
- Base pay range $45.00–$81.73/hour depending on experience and certifications
- Shift, call and premium pay may apply
- Professional development support