University of Rochester

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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:

500182 Interpreter Svcs-Sign Language

Work Shift:

UR - Not Applicable (United States of America)

Range:

UR URG 109 H

Compensation Range:

$26.90 - $37.66

The referenced pay range represents the minimum and maximum compensation for this job. Individual annual salaries/hourly rates will be set within the job's compensation range, and will be determined by considering factors including, but not limited to, market data, education, experience, qualifications, expertise of the individual, and internal equity considerations.

Responsibilities:

The On-Call/Back Up Language Interpreter provides interpreting services for all clinical and professional University of Rochester Medical Center staff, patients and family members/significant others who are with the patient.

Specific Responsibilities

Completes scheduled training and other required staff activities. E 5%

• Yearly mandatory online policy and procedure training
• Yearly health updates
• Attends interpreter staff meetings
• Other training/activities as necessary

Completes all paperwork and administrative duties. E 5%

• eRecord completed at the end of each patient interaction
• Monthly Interpreter Availability calendar
• Yearly certification update (if applicable)
• Professional development transcript

Performs clinical duties.

• During TAR/Back Up shifts, interpreter carries a pager assigned by the hospital responding to all pages immediately.
• Interpreter interprets all assignments, whether prescheduled or Back Up, in a timely and professional manner in accordance with hospital policy.

Professional Qualifications

• Experience interpreting in a health care setting is required.
• Minimum of 48 hours training in Medical Interpreting preferred.
• Certification by IMIA, CCHI, NCIHC or ATA preferred at time of employment or within 18 months of employment.
• Bachelor degree strongly preferred.

EOE Minorities / Females / Protected Veterans / Disabled:

The University of Rochester is committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion to advance the University’s mission to Learn, Discover, Heal, Create – and Make the World Ever Better. In support of our values and those of our society, the University is committed to not discriminating on the basis of age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, military/veteran status, national origin, race, religion/creed, sex, sexual orientation, citizenship status, or any other status protected by law. This commitment extends to the administration of our policies, admissions, employment, access, and recruitment of candidates from underrepresented populations, veterans, and persons with disabilities consistent with these values and government contractor Affirmative Action obligations.