Simulated Patient - School Of Medicine

The Simulated Patient reports directly to the Director, Simulated Patient Program and is primarily responsible for portraying all the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized patients will often be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the medical students learning experience.

Major Responsibilities / Duties / Critical Tasks:

• Be highly dependable and punctual.

• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments.

• Follow written and verbal instruction.

• Provide constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues.

• Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors, and peers.

• Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self.

• Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.

• Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner

• Accurately and consistently complete checklists

• Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation

• Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations

• Other duties as assigned.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies:

• Ability to be instructed by a Simulated Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable, and professional manner.

• Demonstrated knowledge of Microsoft Office products.

• Strong communication skills, both written and spoken.

• Strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use detailed case training and exam procedural information.

Required Education / Experience:

• High School Diploma or equivalent is required.

• Flexibility with scheduling and assignments is required.

• Experience with acting is preferred.