Medical Interpreter conducts medical and general interpreting for staff, patients, and their families. Assesses and monitors patients' understanding of information conveyed. Being a Medical Interpreter advises medical personnel about any cultural issues that might impact patient care. Records and monitors interpretation activities according to hospital and department standards. Additionally, Medical Interpreter may be required to translate written documents. Requires familiarity with medical terminology. Requires fluency in one or more languages in addition to English. May require an associate degree or equivalent. May require Translation certificate. Typically reports to a supervisor or manager. The Medical Interpreter works under moderate supervision. Gaining or has attained full proficiency in a specific area of discipline. To be a Medical Interpreter typically requires 1-3 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Posting Date: March 19, 2024
Position Title: Interpreter
Reports to: Coordinator of Interpretation and Translation Services
Service Area: Santa Fe
Employment Term: 10 Month / Exempt
Salary/Wage Range: Depends on Qualifications and Experience
Deadline for Application: April 5th, 2024
Summary
Performs interpreting work and duties for the New Mexico School for the Deaf community in a positive and receptive manner, while helping to advance the school’s mission and vision. The position involves interpreting for a diverse group of people as well as mentoring and being mentored depending on Interpreter skill level and need. Interpreting work is between American Sign Language and English, in a community rich with native ASL users and in settings often influenced by Spanish and other spoken languages.? Settings include, but are not limited to, classroom, sporting events, home visits, school tours/visits, IEPs and related meetings, workshops/trainings in a variety of topics, high register conference interpreting, platform events, frozen texts such as vlogs, workshops/trainings in a variety of topics, administrative, governmental, basic health care interpreting, parent and staff meetings, performing arts, vocational settings, board meetings, mental health settings, etc. Placement in such settings determined by the Coordinator of Interpretation and Translation. Interpreter skill level, certification, and opportunity to grow are all factors in placement determination. Includes additional duties and office projects that further the department’s mission and vision. Brings training in the interpreting profession to all aspects of employment—maintenance of confidentiality, professional conduct and appearance are requirements of this position. A flexible schedule is necessary to apply for this position. This is a position of trust, privy to professional and personnel information, which must be held in high confidence.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Competencies
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Education and/or Experience
Experience and/or training in the field of interpreting required. Bachelor’s Degree in Signed Language Interpreting or related field preferred. Experience working in a Deaf school environment preferred. Equivalent experience and education may be substituted for each other on a year-for-one basis.
Certification and Licensure
RID membership in good standing required. NM Interpreting License and PED license required upon hire.
Language Skills
Ability to fluently communicate in American Sign Language and English required. Other additional language or cultural fluency preferred. Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively respond to questions from NMSD employees, and the general public. Comprehensive knowledge of spelling, punctuation and English grammar required.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral/signed, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Preferred Qualifications
Fluency in an additional language (ideally Spanish or Navajo), cultural competency with indigenous culture(s) of New Mexico, or specialties in Deaf interpreting may be preferred. Interpreters with additional language fluency are encouraged to apply.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of word-processing software, spreadsheet software, as well as remote meeting platforms, recording and editing software.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and depth perception.
Access to a vehicle, a valid NM driver’s license, and the ability and willingness to travel overnight are necessary.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
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