Standardized Patient (PRN) - Immersive Learning Center

UNKNOWN; United States; On-site; USD 25,000 - 37,000; Part time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking Standardized Patients (SPs) to portray patients for health-profession learners in Saint Louis, Missouri. SPs are trained to convey the history and symptoms during simulated encounters and to assess learner communication while providing feedback.

The role is part-time and as needed, with schedules determined by curricular needs. Primary duties include portraying patients, performing non-invasive exams, using checklists to assess learners, and

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license required.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience required.
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Portray patients using standardized scripts.
• Perform non-invasive physical exams as part of student assessments.
• Assess learners using provided checklists.
• Provide verbal and written feedback following University guidelines.
• Attend training sessions for case portrayal and checklist calibration.
• Study and learn scripts for accurate portrayals.
• Observe other SPs and be observed during sessions for training and feedback.
• Assist in session administration (set-up and break-down).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Location SAINT LOUIS, MO 63110

Position Summary

Standardized Patients (SPs) serve WashU Medicine under the supervision of the Immersive Learning Center. SPs are an important part of the education of health profession learners. SPs are individuals trained to portray the personal history, physical symptoms, emotional characteristics, and everyday concerns of a patient during simulated provider-patient encounters for the training and assessment of healthcare students. SPs are trained to assess communication skills and to provide constructive written and verbal feedback. SPs work in a part-time, as needed position. Available dates and hours of work are determined by curricular needs.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• Portray patients using standardized scripts, including being interviewed and examined by students.
• Physical examinations are limited to non-invasive procedures, including, but not limited to, abdominal exams, chest exams (heart, lungs), knee exams, musculoskeletal exams, neurological exams, etc. Examinations do not include invasive procedures such as breast, genital or rectal exams.
• Assess learners using provided checklist.
• Provide verbal and written feedback using University guidelines after student encounters.
• Attend and actively participate in training sessions for case portrayal and checklist calibration before each scheduled session as well as other ongoing trainings. The number and length of training sessions will vary depending on the type of sessions.
• Study and learn scripts for accurate portrayals.
• Observe other SPs and be observed during sessions for training as well as portrayal and assessment calibration and feedback.
• Assist in session administration, including set-up and break-down, as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions

Job Location/Working Conditions Normal office environment Ability to travel to various on- and off-campus locations Physical Effort Typically working at desk or table Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement Typically bending, crouching, stooping Equipment Office equipment The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent high school certification or combination of education and/or experience.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Preferred Qualifications: Experience in education, theatre or performing arts. Experience as an standardized patient and experience in coaching.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Work Experience: No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
• Skills: Coaching, Computer Literacy, High Reliability, Punctuality, Verbal Communications, Written Communication

Grade G06-H Salary Range

Grade G06-H Salary Range $17.87 - $27.06 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

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