Standardized Patient

Dartmouth College; Hanover (NH); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

Dartmouth College invites applications for a part-time, temporary role as a Standardized Patient in our medical education program in Hanover, NH. The position involves portraying patients, following written and verbal instructions, and providing feedback to learners.

Schedule varies with events mainly on Wednesday and Thursday mornings during the academic year; candidates must be comfortable on camera, undergo training, and consent to audio/video recording. A High School Diploma is required.

Qualifications

• Flexibility regarding scheduling and assignments.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken. Strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.
• Excellent recall of learner performance.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
• Be highly dependable and punctual.
• Have repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self.
• Wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
• Be audio and videotaped during simulations.
• Applicants with acting experience are encouraged to apply, though this is not an obligatory skill set.

Responsibilities

• Follows written and verbal instruction.
• Provides verbal constructive feedback to medical students.
• Works in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers.
• Simulates all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Accepts ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporates into case simulation.

Skills

Flexibility

Instruction-following

Accurate simulation

Communication

Attention to detail

Diversity awareness

Punctual

On-camera presence

Acting experience encouraged

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Position Information

Position Title

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Hiring Range Minimum

Hiring Range Minimum $17.00/hr

Hiring Range Maximum

Hiring Range Maximum $20.00/hr

Location of Position

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Position Purpose

To portray all of the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized patients MAY be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the medical students’ learning experience.

Required Qualifications

• Flexibility regarding scheduling and assignments.
• Ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner.
• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken. Strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.
• Excellent recall of learner performance.
• Attention to detail.
• Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
• Be highly dependable and punctual.
• Have repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self.
• Wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
• Be audio and videotaped during simulations.
• Applicants with acting experience are encouraged to apply, though this is not an obligatory skill set.
• High School Diploma.

Preferred Qualifications

• FLSA
• FLSA Non-Exempt

Employment Category

Employment Category Temporary Part time

Schedule

Work schedule varies, events mainly on Wednesday and Thursday mornings throughout the academic year.

Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries

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Department Contact for Cover Letter

Contact's Phone Number

Contact's Phone Number 603-646-5903

Equal Opportunity Employer

Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer under federal law. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications are welcome from all.

Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy

Patient Simulation – 100%

• Follows written and verbal instruction.
• Provides verbal constructive feedback to medical students.
• Works in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers.
• Simulates all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Accepts ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporates into case simulation.

Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Documents

Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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