You may not always need an interpreter at a hospital. If you need to stay in the hospital and have a television in your room, the hospital must provide a decoding device for closed caption viewing. Classes given to the general public must also be open for deaf persons to attend. When you register for the class, let the hospital know you are deaf and tell them you need an interpreter, so an interpreter will be available for the class. Private practice doctors are also required to follow the ADA laws.
Communication is just as important at the doctor's office as it is at the hospital.
Ask for an interpreter or assistive listening device. The doctor's office should provide this at no charge. This means a qualified interpreter should be available for a job interview. If a verbal test is part of the job application process, the employer should provide an appropriate written test for a deaf applicant. The deaf person should be able to do the most important parts of the job without assistance.