JOB REQUIREMENTS: Discover. Achieve. Succeed. #BeHere Location:US:WI:MANITOWOC at our FROEDTERT HOLY FAMILY MEM HOSP facility. This jobis ON - SITE. FTE: 0.500000 Shift: 1 (Monday - Friday, 1st shift.Flexibility with start and end of shift to meet business needs) JobSummary: To facilitate culturally and linguistically competentcommunication between individuals who are Deaf or hard of hearing andmedical providers in a manner that promotes patient safety andconfidentiality. Other duties as assigned. EXPERIENCE DESCRIPTION: Aminimum of 1 year experience in providing medical interpreting to Deafand hard of hearing patients in a professional setting is required. Aminimum of 3 years of directly related experience is preferred.Experience at a Level I Trauma Center is preferred. EDUCATIONDESCRIPTION: Certification recognized by RID (Registry of Interpretersfor the Deaf) is required. RID requires a Bachelor Degree or equivalentexperience for certification as an interpreter of American Sign Language(ASL). SPECIAL SKILLS DESCRIPTION: Must be bilingual in English andlanguage to be interpreted. Solid knowledge of medical terminology andcompetence in communicating the meaning of terms. Strong ability tointerpret diagnostic processes, treatments, procedures, preventive care,and be culturally competent. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skillsnecessary to interact with patients, their families and health careproviders. Ability to perform under stressful situations and medicalemergencies. Formal interpreter training preferred. Proven linguisticabilities in medical interpreting experience preferred. LICENSUREDESCRIPTION: State of Wisconsin, Department of Safety and ProfessionalServices license is required. Certification recognized by RID (Registryof Interpreters for the Deaf). Perks & Benefits at Froedtert HealthFroedtert Health Offers a variety of perks & benefits to staff,depending on your role you may be eligible for the following: Paidtime off Growth opportunity- Career Pathways & Career TuitionAssistance, CEU opportunities Academic Partnership with the MedicalCollege of Wisconsin Referral bonuses Retirement plan - 403b Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Short & Long Term Disability,Free Workplace Clinics Employee Assistance Programs, AdoptionAssistance, Healthy Contributions, , Moving Assistance,Discounts on gym memberships, travel and other work life benefitsavailable The Froedtert & the Medical College of Wisconsin regionalhealth network is a partnership between Froedtert Health and the MedicalCollege of Wisconsin supporting a shared mission of patient care,innovation, medical research and education. Our health network operateseastern Wisconsin's only academic medical center and adult Level ITrauma center engaged in thousands of clinical trials and studies. TheFroedtert & MCW health network, which includes ten hospitals, nearly2,000 physicians and more than 45 health centers and clinics drawpatients from throughout the Midwest and the nation. We are proud to bean Equal Opportunity Employer who values and maintains an environmentthat attracts, recruits, engages and retains a diverse workforce. Wewelcome protected veterans to share their priority consideration statuswith us at 262-439-1961. We maintain a drug-free workplace and performpre-employment substance abuse testing. During your application andinterview process, if you have a need that requires an accommodation,please contact us at 262-439-1961. We will attempt to fulfill allreasonable accommodation requests. APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:Apply Online:
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AMERICAN SIGN LANGUAGE INTERPRETER, FCH