Standardized Patient

Lehigh Valley Health Network

Center Valley (Lehigh County)

On-site

USD 20,664 - 34,440

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

A health care organization in Center Valley is seeking a Standardized Patient to assist in the education and assessment of learners by portraying various patient roles. This role requires a high school diploma and acting experience. You will provide feedback based on student interactions and maintain confidentiality of case information. This position offers flexible, per diem work with a focus on educational excellence in a health care setting.

Qualifications

Ability to portray a patient in a realistic way.
Must memorize a case script detailing the chief complaint and symptoms.
Must maintain confidentiality and provide constructive feedback.

Responsibilities

Portray all aspects of the case in a standardized manner.
Provide feedback to students based on interactions.
Demonstrate patient character in responses.

Skills

Acting or improvisational skills

Memorization

Communication

Education

High School Diploma/GED

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STANDARDIZED PATIENT - PER DIEM

Summary

The standardized patient is an individual who is trained to portray a patient in a realistic way in a simulated environment. The standardized patient performs a variety of roles including, but not limited to a patient, family member, or member of the healthcare team to assist in education and assessment of learners. The standardized patient is trained and expected to portray all aspects of the role as outlined in the assigned case.

Job Duties

Portrays all aspects of the case in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated patient history taking and/or medical examinations.
Undergoes basic physical examination in simulated encounters with learners.
Memorizes a case script detailing chief complaint, symptoms, specific emotions, and behaviors for presentation in teaching and/or assessment of activities.
Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions.
Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of providing verbal and/or written feedback.
Provides educationally constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position.
Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.
Demonstrate improvisational skills when appropriate in case portrayals.
Participates in-group trainings.
Undergoes sensitive physical examinations in simulated encounters with learners, on as needed basis only.

Minimum Qualifications

High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

Acting training or acting experience

Physical Demands

Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

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Req ID: wd-JR117313

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