ASL (American Sign Language) Interpreter Resident

Position Summary

The ASL interpreter residency program is designed to provide medical interpreting experience and develop overall interpreting competencies for newly licensed interpreters under the supervision of an RID certified ASL interpreter. Participants will participate in regular mentorship and education that will focus on the skills needed for RID credentialing. During the residency, participants will learn medical terminology, procedures, how to debrief ethically, how to relay pertinent assignment-related information and HIPAA. Other areas of development included in the ASL interpreter residency program are emotional intelligence skills, hospitality, the use of technology, Electronic Medical Record, presentation/education skills, and administrative skills.

The residency program is a 2-year commitment. Year 1 will focus primarily on clinic appointments and outpatient therapies. Year 2 will transition participants to surgery, inpatient, and emergency care while also providing clinic support. Year 2 residents will also share the responsibility of be on-call and responding to overnight needs.

Responsibilities

Interpreting - Provide complete, timely and accurate interpreting from ASL into spoken English for patients, families, team members and providers. Identify and gather healthcare and background information or resources relevant to each encounter.

Ethical judgement - Apply discretion, skill and professional judgement to decision making. Adhere to ECU Health's values, the Interpreter Code of Ethics, and the RID/NAD Code of Professional Conduct (CPC).

Cultural brokerage - Be a resource to patients, families and team members and a champion for Language Access and Deaf culture/issues within the organization and surrounding communities. Be knowledgeable of relevant sources of information.

Experience champion - Maintain a spirit of hospitality during interaction with patients, families, team members and providers.

Minimum Requirements

• North Carolina Interpreters and Transliterators Licensing Board (NCITLB) Licensure required upon start date.
• Associate degree or higher required.
• Travel is required.

Other Information

• Location is onsite with travel required
• NCITLB license required
• 2 year residency commitment