Standardized Patient

Upstate Medical University; City of Syracuse (NY); On-site; USD 20,664 - 34,440; Part time

Job summary

Upstate Medical University is seeking Standardized Patients to support the training of future healthcare providers. This part-time role involves portraying patients, providing feedback, and participating in educational sessions. No medical background is required, and training will be provided. Ideal candidates are comfortable with simulations and have basic computer skills.

Qualifications

• At least 17 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reside in the Syracuse, NY area with reliable transportation.
• Experience in acting, education, or customer service is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients accurately by following case scripts.
• Provide verbal and written feedback to students.
• Participate in video-recorded sessions for educational purposes.

Skills

Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly

Basic computer and email skills

Comfortable with being examined and videotaped

Ability to memorize and portray assigned patient cases

Willingness to accept coaching

Maintain strict confidentiality

Job description

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Job Summary

Standardized Patients (SPs) at Upstate Medical University’s Syracuse Campus are community members paid to help train future healthcare providers. No medical background is required. SPs are trained to portray patients accurately by following case scripts, answering questions, and allowing students to perform basic, non-invasive physical exams while wearing a hospital gown over undergarments.

SPs support student learning by providing verbal and written feedback, completing computerized checklists, and participating in video-recorded sessions used solely for educational purposes. Training is provided to prepare SPs for each scenario.

Minimum Qualifications

• At least 17 years old and authorized to work in the U.S.
• Reside in the Syracuse, NY area with reliable transportation
• Ability to read, write, and speak English clearly
• Basic computer and email skills
• Comfortable with being examined, videotaped (educational use only), and providing feedback
• Ability to memorize and portray assigned patient cases realistically
• Willingness to accept coaching and stay in character during simulations
• Maintain strict confidentiality

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acting, education, or customer service is a plus

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, 4-6 hour shifts during daytime hours

Additional Information

This position is for recruitment purposes only.

Details

• Seniority level: Internship
• Employment type: Part-time
• Job function: Healthcare Provider
• Industries: Hospitals and Healthcare