Flexible Part-Time Standardized Patient

Rush University Medical Center; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 34,000 - 39,000; Part time

Job summary

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Standardized Patient to portray cases for learners, provide feedback, and contribute to educational assessments. This part-time role requires flexibility and strong communication, with a 10-hour shift from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The standardized patient will portray health history, emotions, and behaviors, then evaluate learner performance using standardized tools. Prior experience as a standardized patient is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Excellent communication skills, including listening and recall skills.
• Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule.
• Ability to follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.

Responsibilities

• Memorizes case script information detailing the patient’s health history.
• Demonstrates convincing emotions and behaviors such as pain portrayal, worry or emotional distress.
• May demonstrate accurate physical exam signs and symptoms.
• Presents case information in a standardized manner to each learner.
• Maintains patient portrayal at same time focuses attention on learners’ clinical performance in order to evaluate their skills.
• Participates in group training and mentorship of entry-level standardized patients.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, learners behaviors and feedback evaluations.
• Provides educationally constructive feedback within structured format as appropriate to the position.
• Allows video recording of patient encounters with learners to be used for educational purposes.
• Other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Active listening

Recall skills

Character portrayal

Follow directions

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Rush University Medical Center in Chicago is seeking a Standardized Patient to portray cases for learners, provide feedback, and contribute to educational assessments. This part-time role requires flexibility and strong communication, with a 10-hour shift from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The standardized patient will portray health history, emotions, and behaviors, then evaluate learner performance using standardized tools. Prior experience as a standardized patient is preferred.