American Sign Language Medical Interpreter

At Merrimack Health, we are committed to pay transparency and equity. The base salary rangeis $22.38 (Min) $33.57 hourly (Max), excluding fringe benefits and potential bonuses. Your final base salary will be determined based on your education, experience, licensure, andinternal equity considerations. Offers are typically made below the top of the rangeto support future salary growth. Position Summary: ASL Interpreter, 24 Hours Per Week Day shift 8 am to 4:30 pm, Methuen campus As the ASL Medical Interpreter, you will be under the direction of the Coordinator of Interpreter Services, who serves as an American Sign Language medical interpreter for patients and staff. Effectively interpret between ASL and English in compliance with all officer and hospital policies and procedures. Understands and abides at all times by all published Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics for Medical Interpreters and ASL Interpreters. You will be asked to assist hospital staff in meeting the communication needs of deaf and hard-of-hearing patients and families by providing interpretation with health care providers. Serves as a cultural and linguistic resource to both patients and providers to contribute to successful outcomes. Performs duties in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation. Adheres to hospital policies on customer relations and hospitality. Understands the hospitals system of service delivery. Required: High School Diploma with 3 years of field experience as well as National Certification of the following:NIC, RID-CI/CT, NAD level IV or V. Preferred: Certificate of participation in 54 hours of more - Medical Interpreter program Merrimack Health is a private, non-profit community hospital providing the Merrimack Valley southern New Hampshire regions with patient-centered, compassionate, and quality health care for the whole family. For over 140 years, thededicated doctors, nurses, and staff of Merrimack Health have been committed to improving the health of the people and communities we serve. We offer competitive pay, a robust benefit package, generous paid time off and free parking! We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce. In 2022, Health grades ranked MH in the top 5 percentof hospitals in the country, and was awarded a top spot on Forbes annual list of Americas Best-In-State Employers 2020!