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ASL Interpreter

Trinity Health · Maywood, IL · Part time

Posted Sep 15, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you had to speak up because communication was breaking down.

What they are checking: Whether they can step in professionally to fix misunderstandings.

What certifications do you hold, like RID or BEI, and how do you keep up your skills?

What they are checking: Whether they have the credentials and ongoing training medical interpreting requires.

How do you take care of yourself after interpreting hard or traumatic conversations?

What they are checking: Whether they have healthy ways to cope with vicarious stress.

What would you do

How would you interpret a doctor delivering a cancer diagnosis to a Deaf patient?

What they are checking: Whether they can handle emotionally hard settings while staying accurate and neutral.

A family member offers to interpret so you can leave. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they understand why family members should not interpret medical information.

A Deaf employee asks you to interpret a meeting where they feel treated unfairly. How do you handle it?

What they are checking: Whether they stay neutral and follow interpreter ethics in workplace settings.

About the work

What's different about interpreting in medical, mental health and spiritual care settings?

What they are checking: Whether they understand how each setting changes vocabulary, tone and ethical concerns.

How do you make Video Remote Interpreting work well for a patient who isn't comfortable with it?

What they are checking: Whether they know VRI's limits and can tell when in-person interpreting is needed.

How do you prepare for medical terms you don't know?

What they are checking: Whether they clarify and prepare rather than guessing, since errors can harm patients.

How do you keep records of your interpreting sessions while protecting privacy?

What they are checking: Whether they keep accurate records while following HIPAA, as the posting expects.

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The full job description

As published by Trinity Health.

Employment Type: Part time Shift: Day Shift Description: Loyola Medicine, a member of Trinity Health, is a nationally ranked academic, quaternary care system based in Chicago's western suburbs. With its main campus at Loyola University Medical Center, Loyola Medicine is part of a comprehensive three-hospital system including Loyola University Medical Center , Gottlieb Memorial Hospital , and MacNeal Hospital . If you’re passionate about delivering exceptional care and making a difference in the lives of our communities, join the Loyola team as a ASL Interpreter and become Loyola Strong! What you’ll do: The ASL Interpreter provides vital interpreting services to ensure effective communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, their families, and Loyola’s We are seeking a skilled ASL Interpreter to facilitate clear and accurate communication between Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients, their families, and our medical staff. This position plays a key role in ensuring accessibility across medical, mental health, and spiritual care settings. Key Responsibilities: • Provide inperson and Video Remote Interpreting (VRI) services in ASL and English. • Support Deaf/hard-of hearing patients in understanding medical instructions and completing forms. • Interpret for Loyola employees who are Deaf or hard of hearing. • Maintain detailed records of interpreting sessions and conduct patient appointment outreach. • Advocate for communication access and assess interpreting needs across care settings. • Lead training on Deaf culture, working with interpreters, and VRI use. • Mentor ASL interpreter students and teach sign language classes to staff. This role is ideal for candidates passionate about communication access and supporting inclusive healthcare experiences. We offer our Interpreters: • DailyPay! Work today/Get paid today • Career Development • Referral Rewards • Strong Team Culture • Career Growth Opportunities What you’ll need for this job: Minimum Education: Required: High School Diploma plus training acquired through work experience or education Preferred: Associate degree OR equivalent training acquired via work experience or education Specify Degree(s): NAD-RID Certificate of Interpretation and Transliteration, or NAD-RID National Interpreter Certification Minimum Experience: Required: 1-2 years of previous job-related experience Preferred: 3-5 years of previous job-related experience Details: Must have experience in medical interpreting. Licensure/Certifications: Required: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Advanced Level National Interpreter Certification (NIC) or equivalent Preferred: ASL (American Sign Language) License - Masters Level Other: Illinois requires ASL Interpreters to achieve a minimum of an Advanced level license to practice in health care; Master level candidates are strongly preferred. Pay Rate : $43.05 Actual compensation will fall within the range but may vary based on factors such as experience, qualifications, education, location, licensure, certification requirements, and comparisons to colleagues in similar roles. Benefits: Click or copy URL to your browser www.trinity-health.org/sites/default/files/my-benefits/Health-and-Wellbeing/Compliance/Illinois-Transparency-Law/Trinity-Health-Summary-of-Benefits-Illinois-Job-Req-Discloser-Law.pdf Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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