Careers in Quality

Department: Interpreter Language ServicesFTE: 1.00Full Time (30 - 40 hours per week)Shift: RotatingPosition Summary:Provides accurate interpretation in American Sign Language (ASL). Serves as cultural bridge between staff/providers and patients/families on deaf/Deaf culture. Assists deaf, deaf and blind, and hard-of-hearing patients and/or family members who communicate in ASL navigate the UNM healthcare system. Provides services via in-person and video remote interpreting (VRI) as assigned. Teach/train health system staff on diversity and cultural competence issues as they pertain to deaf/Deaf community and cultural norms. Ensures adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, ado