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Jamaica Hospital Medical Center—one of America’s 100 Best Hospitals by Healthgrades—is a 384-bed, not-for-profit, fully accredited community teaching hospital serving Queens since 1891, where we started in just a four-bedroom house. Today, we deliver nationally recognized care in cardiology, stroke, oncology, imaging, and emergency medicine, and are New York State’s only Primary Heart Attack Center and the first Comprehensive Stroke Center.

With an expanded Level I Trauma Center, Pediatric Emergency Department, modern maternity services, and over 120,000 ER visits annually, we offer dynamic opportunities for professional growth, impact and clinical excellence. Through our affiliation with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center and the upcoming opening of our newly built, state-of-the-art Cancer Center, we continue to expand access to world-class care.

As a safety-net hospital, filling a void for the people in the community, we proudly serve all patients regardless of ability to pay. Join us during this exciting period of growth and help shape the future of healthcare.

Mission: To serve our patients and the community in a way that is second to none. 

Vision: To be the premier integrated healthcare delivery system by providing the highest quality, most cost-effective service, which is accessible and sensitive to all.

Medical ASL Interpreter – Jamaica Hospital Medical Center

Location: Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, Queens, NY
Salary: $75,000 – $80,000 + PTO & Full Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:00 PM

Why Join Us?
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center is committed to making healthcare accessible for all patients, including those who are Deaf or Hard of Hearing. As a Medical ASL Interpreter, you’ll be the bridge that ensures every patient’s voice is heard. Join a collaborative, mission-driven team where your work directly impacts patient care.

What You’ll Do

  • Between patients and healthcare providers in ASL and spoken English.
  • Serve as a cultural mediator, promoting inclusive care across hospital departments.
  • Support medical encounters including high-acuity and specialized situations.
  • Contribute to training, policy development, and accessibility initiatives.
  • Uphold confidentiality and professional standards in line with RID Code of Professional Conduct.

Tagged as: ASL

Requirements

What We’re Looking For
Required:

  • Fluency in American Sign Language (ASL) and English
  • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
  • Ability to work confidently in clinical settings

Preferred (but not required):

  • Bachelor’s degree in ASL/English Interpreting
  • Medical interpreting experience (1–3 years)
  • RID Certification

We are happy to consider candidates with strong ASL skills and willingness to receive medical interpreting training.

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