Pros
-great managers
-non-interpreting staff very familiar working with an interpreter
-policies and expectations set for most situations
-exceptionally developed department (which includes a senior director) relative to other hospitals, which often lack even a basic interpreting department
Cons
-work volume; often few breaks, definitely not enough to do anything other than work-related tasks (e.g., study for class, make a personal phone call)
-inflexible schedule
-work flow heavily dependent on coworker proactivity
-leadership structure (managers over leads over interpreters) can result in micromanagment