Job Details

Certified Deaf Interpreter

Position Number: 6609734
Location: Salt Lake City, UT
Position Type: Health - Communication Disorders

Certified Deaf Interpreter

Job Summary

This position provides sign language interpretation, written translation and assists in education for deaf/hard of hearing individuals. Ability to work with a variety of deaf individuals, including those who have language deprivation or limited access to sign language, are deaf-blind, or have other communication differences. Challenges include accurately interpreting and communicating information in an unbiased, clear and concise manner with study participants, families, care partners, community health workers, clinicians, and research staff.

Responsibilities
Essential Functions

Interprets communication between research staff and deaf/hard of hearing individuals/families.
Translates written educational materials and documents in accordance with readability guidelines.
Assists the deaf/hard of hearing population in completing data collection for research, such as surveys, consent form, and/or A1C kit.
Provide technical support to use software related to the research, such as Zoom and Canvas.

Problem Solving

Ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined above.
Demonstrated ability to accurately interpret and translate verbal and written text.
Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.
Ability to work independently in an efficient, productive manner maintaining composure and sensitivity in accordance with the research environment.

CommentsEmployee must be able to meet the job requirements with or without an accommodation.This is a sedentary position in an office setting that may exert up to 10 pounds and may lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. This position involves sitting most of the time and is not exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Minimum Qualifications
Required
Associate's degree in a foreign language, or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).
Preferred
Depending upon the department of hire, a knowledge of medical terminology may be required.
This position is patient-sensitive and must fulfill all associated requirements. We protect our patients, coworkers and community by requiring all patient-sensitive employees to be immunized according to CDC standards and hospital policy. Limited exemptions may be made for documented medical contraindications or religious beliefs that object to vaccinations.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

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Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN16419N
Full Time or Part Time? Part Time
Work Schedule Summary: This position is hybrid position. Will work on campus, virtually, and community locations to meet with study participants.
Department: 00272 - CON Nursing
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $30-$45 per hour
Close Date: 10/6/2025
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/189551