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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Designated Healthcare Interpreter, Department of Internal Medicine, Dell Medical School in Austin, Texas
Interpret for Deaf and Hard of Hearing clinicians in their interactions with patients, families, trainees, care providers, and other hospital personnel in all settings and areas of the physicians workInterpret complex and/or sensitive medical and personal information, including diagnostic and surgical procedures, medical histories and medical, social and psychological assessments, and diagnostic and treatment plan development.Meet regularly as scheduled by deaf physician to assist in coordination of schedule for language access services in all settings and areas of the physicians workWork as a team with other interpreters when needed.Communicate with UT, and partner hospital-related faculty, staff, trainees, and visitors as necessaryEnhance community outreach through partnerships and collaboration with local, state, regional, and/or national interpreting and healthcare organizationsMaintain position-related documentation (e.g., time logs, professional development, academic activities)Engage in professional development activities (e.g., BLS, professional CE activities) as necessary to maintain appropriate credentialsUndergo health care maintenance (e.g., annual PPD, annual influenza vaccine) as necessaryRead and respond to electronic mail in a timely mannerVA-specific needs.Other related duties as assigned.