American Sign Language Hospital Interpreter (half-time)

Required Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Must hold a valid interpreter’s license issued by the Iowa Board of Sign Language Interpreters and Transliterators
• Fluency in American Sign Language
• 6 months’ previous healthcare-related experience
• Familiarity with EMR (electronic medical record)
• Familiarity with the various cultures involved is necessary.
• Excellent oral and written communications skills; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and interpret ideas, information, and needs through appropriate communication methods and behaviors.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple concurrent objectives, projects, groups, or activities, making effective judgments as to prioritizing and time allocation.  Demonstrates high attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrated ability to utilize technology for interpreting services (Vidyo, Zoom, EPIC video, etc.)
• Experience in fast-paced, high-volume work environment

Desirable Qualifications

• Previous experience with Epic

Application Process: 

• In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload a current resume and a cover letter (and mark both as a “relevant file”) that clearly address how they meet the listed required and desired qualifications of this position.
• Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days. Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on October 11, or on date of closing.
• Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check.
• Professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.
• This position is not eligible for University of Iowa sponsorship for employment authorization.
• For questions, contact Heidi Bodensteiner at heidi-bodensteiner@uiowa.edu