Standardized Patient

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Village of Westbury (NY); On-site; USD 30,686 - 43,704; Part time

Job summary

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority is seeking part-time/per-diem Standardized Patients for its medical education training program at the New York Institute of Technology's Long Island campus.

Selected candidates will simulate illnesses, assess medical students, and provide feedback. Candidates should have strong interpersonal and communication skills, prior experience as a Standardized Patient is preferred, and a relevant educational background is required. The position offers a pay rate of $27.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Standardized Patient preferred.
• Ability to describe essential components of Standardized Patient training.
• Basic knowledge of adult learning theories and practices.

Responsibilities

• Simulate symptoms and illnesses for medical student examinations.
• Prepare training materials and train Standardized Patients.
• Manage daily activities and quality assurance of Standardized Patient performance.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Computer skills

Team player

Writing and editing skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor degree

Tools

Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Long Island (Old Westbury) campus seeks part‑time/per‑diem Standardized Patients (SPs) to participate in a challenging, medical education clinical training program. Selected candidates will be trained to simulate symptoms and illnesses for routine medical student examinations, undergo practice physical examinations (no invasive exams), assess clinical skills of participating medical students and provide feedback to learners.

• Interview prospective Standardized Patient candidates and make decision regarding hiring.
• Prepare training materials and train SP for case portrayal.
• Manage daily SP activities and needs.
• Quality assurance of SP performance.

Qualifications

Previous experience as a Standardized Patient and an Associate or Bachelor degree preferred.

Excellent interpersonal, communication and computer skills required.

A background as a Standardized Patient or healthcare (EMT, Paramedic, RN) Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE or CHSOS) preferred.

Ability to describe essential components of Standardized Patient training.

Basic knowledge of adult learning theories and practices; understanding of medical/healthcare care issues essential to training Standardized Patients.

Training SPs in case portrayal, checklist documentation, communication assessment and debriefing and feedback.

Ability to work as a team player; exhibit social and emotional intelligence; excellent writing and editing skills; coaching / preparing Standardized Patients; excellent written and verbal communication skills with staff and learners; knowledge of excel.

Extensive training is provided.

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.

Minimum Salary

USD $27.00/Hr.

Maximum Salary

USD $27.00/Hr.