Engaging Standardized Patient (Part-Time) – Train Clinicians

Upstate; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University’s Syracuse Campus is seeking Standardized Patients (SPs) to help train future healthcare providers. No medical background is needed. SPs portray patients, answer questions, and allow students to perform basic exams while wearing a hospital gown.

SPs provide verbal and written feedback, complete computerized checklists, and participate in video-recorded sessions for educational use. Training is provided to ensure preparedness and confidence in each scenario.

Qualifications

• At least 17 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Live in the Syracuse, NY area and have reliable transportation
• Able to read, write, and speak English clearly
• Basic computer and email proficiency
• Comfortable being examined, videotaped (educational use only), and giving feedback
• Able to memorize and realistically portray assigned patient cases
• Willing to accept coaching and remain in character during simulations
• Maintain strict confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Support student learning by providing verbal and written feedback.
• Complete computerized checklists.
• Participate in video-recorded sessions used for educational purposes.
• Training is provided to ensure SPs feel prepared and confident in each scenario.

Skills

English proficiency

Computer literacy

Memorization

Confidentiality

Job description

Upstate Medical University’s Syracuse Campus is seeking Standardized Patients (SPs) to help train future healthcare providers. No medical background is needed. SPs portray patients, answer questions, and allow students to perform basic exams while wearing a hospital gown.

SPs provide verbal and written feedback, complete computerized checklists, and participate in video-recorded sessions for educational use. Training is provided to ensure preparedness and confidence in each scenario.