Interpreter IV, ASL, Per Diem (H)

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Job Location (Full Address):

601 Elmwood Ave, Rochester, New York, United States of America, 14642

Opening:

Worker Subtype:

Regular

Time Type:

Time as Reported / Per Diem

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

As Scheduled

Department:

400180 Deaf Prof Interpreter Svc-DPIS

Work Shift:

UR - Rotating (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 115 H

Compensation Range:

$46.78 - $70.19

Responsibilities:

GENERAL PURPOSE
Provides direct American Sign Language (ASL) interpreting services to deaf/hard of hearing (DHH) as assigned throughout the University to patients, their families and others.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides required interpretation at scheduled times or upon emergency request.
• Receives assignment of appointments and may schedule appointments for provision of interpretation.
• Maintains required records.

Other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Associate's degree required
• Or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience interpreting in a health care setting preferred

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS

• RID - Interpreter for the Deaf Licensure and adherence to tenets within the RID Interpreter Code of Professional Conduct upon hire required
• Board for Evaluation of Interpreters (BEI) or similar National Certification upon hire preferred

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