Standardized Patient (Simulation Clinic) - College of Medicine

JOB SUMMARY

A Standardized Patient (hereafter referred to as "SP") is an individual who will be trained to accurately portray the role of a patient with a specific medical condition or health issue. SPs portray the specific situation or problem exactly the same way each time they encounter a student. The SP will also represent a variety of personality types and be expected to deal with sensitive subject matter. The SP Program gives medical and pharmacy students the opportunity to practice their clinical skills in a controlled environment.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Memorizes/learns a case script portraying a specific health concern or situation along with the specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs and symptoms during simulated learning situations;
• Interacts with medical students in a standardized manner during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations;
• Permits interviews and physical examinations, with or without a hospital gown where appropriate, wearing socks, shorts, and undergarments, while on camera, and while being observed live or recorded on a video monitor;
• Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of accurately rating student behaviors;
• Permits observation by new SPs within the learning process;
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, evaluation, and personal information regarding other SPs;
• and Perform other duties as assigned / needed to maintain Institutional efficiency and effectiveness and to support and promote LECOM's mission.

Minimum Requirements

• KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:
• Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodations, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.
• Successful completion of three online training modules is required prior to working with students;
• Must sign a confidentiality agreement;
• Acting, role playing, and improvisational skills,
• Ability to portray a person other than him/herself and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained;
• Ability to recall case scenario details as cued by students in a role-play situation;
• Willingness to objectively evaluate behaviors, skills, and actions of students during and after a mock exam scenario;
• Permit examinations that may be performed awkwardly;
• Employ active listening skills and good spoken and written communication skills;
• Effectively communicate and provide written/verbal performance feedback;
• Maintain confidentiality of work related information and materials;
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships;
• Willingness to work flexible hours on a scheduled and on-call basis;
• Ability to work cooperatively and collegially with others, consistent with a workplace of dignity and respect and EEO rules and regulations;
• Ability to report to work as scheduled, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM;
• Ability to accept work directives from managers and supervisors in a respectful and cooperative manner;
• and Ability and willingness to be flexible to accept other duties needed/assigned for the Institution's needs.

Education and Experience Equivalent To

• High school degree or equivalent is required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred, especially in the following fields of study: health science, psychology, and/or performing arts.
• Acting experience and computer literacy is helpful, but not required.
• Must be able to read, understand, and write in English, the dominant student language.