Standardized Patient

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Jonesboro, Arkansas

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world.

About the role

The Standardized Patient reports directly to the Standardized Patient Educator. The major responsibility of this position is to portray all of the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized Patients will often be physically examined (no invasive exams) by students and faculty as part of the medical students learning experience providing constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Be highly dependable and punctual
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments. A typical assignment may be 20 – 30 hours in a week’s time, based on the specifics of the case.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner.
• Provide constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues
• Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers (non-invasive) performed on self
• Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor
• Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
• Accurately and consistently complete checklists
• Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
• Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Be highly dependable and punctual
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments. A typical assignment may be 20 – 30 hours in a week’s time, based on the specifics of the case.
• Must demonstrate the ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner.
• Provide constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues
• Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers (non-invasive) performed on self
• Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor
• Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
• Accurately and consistently complete checklists
• Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
• Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent is required.
• Ability to follow directions and communicate both written and verbally.
• Strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.
• Must have excellent recall of learner performance.
• Attention to detail is essential.
• Must have a solid internet connection and intermediate computer skills for training and scheduling.

Skills

• Highly dependable and punctual
• Flexible and reliable with scheduling and assignments
• Ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner
• Ability to provide constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues
• Comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers (non-invasive) performed on self
• Willingness to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor
• Ability to simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
• Able to accurately and consistently complete checklists
• Able to accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
• Willingness to be audio and videotaped during simulations

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid training is provided to all Standardized Patients
• Flexible work schedule

Pay

• Hourly rate is determined based on case requirements and availability.

Schedule

• Flexible Hours
• Day by day or week schedule based on case requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.