Details **Open Date** 09/30/2025 **Requisition Number** PRN16419N **Job Title** PS Interpreter **Working Title** Certified Deaf Interpreter **Career Progression Track** UGR **Track Level** **FLSA Code** Nonexempt **Patient Sensitive Job Code?** Yes **Type** Non Benefited Staff / Student **Temporary?** No **Standard Hours per Week** Hours will vary based on need **Full Time or Part Time?** Part Time **Shift** Day **Work Schedule Summary** This position is hybrid position. Will work on campus, virtually, and community locations to meet with study participants. **Is this a work study job?** No **VP Area** U of U Health - Academics **Department** 00272 - CON Nursing **Location** Campus **City** Salt Lake City, UT **Type of Recruitment** External Posting **Pay Rate Range** $30-$45 per hour **Close Date** 10/06/2025 **Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)** **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. Comments Employee 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. **Preferences** **Special Instructions Summary** **Additional Information** The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients. All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 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