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UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN Designated Healthcare Interpreter, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, 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 psychologists work. Interpret complex and/or sensitive medical, psychological, and personal information, including but not limited to medical histories and medical, social and psychological assessments, and diagnostic and treatment plan developmentMonitor and promptly communicate pertinent audio-linguistic (e.g., rate and tone of speech) information to the Deaf psychologist during patient encounters to inform mental status evaluations.Meet regularly as scheduled by deaf psychologist to assist in coordination of schedule for language access services in all settings and areas of the psychologists work. Work as a team with other interpreters when needed.Maintain awareness and monitoring of hearing-deaf power differentials and consistently strive to minimize these differentials. Communicate with UT, and partner hospital-related faculty, staff, trainees, and visitors as necessary. Read and respond to electronic mail in a timely manner.Maintain 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 credentials.Undergo health care maintenance (e.g., annual PPD, annual influenza vaccine) as necessary.Other related duties as assigned.