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Standardized Patient

4 months ago


Chapel Hill, United States InsideHigherEd Full time
Department:

MedStuEd-Curriculum Affairs - 420202

Career Area :

Student Services

Posting Open Date:

02/07/2024

Application Deadline:

02/06/2025

Position Type:

Temporary Staff (SHRA)

Position Title :

Standardized Patient

Position Number:

20032981

Vacancy ID:

S022647

Full-time/Part-time:

Part-Time Temporary

Hours per week:

5

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Hiring Range:

$18.00-$20.00 per hour

Estimated Duration of Appointment:

6 months not to exceed 11 months

Be a Tar Heel:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks that include numerous retail and restaurant discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates for performing arts events.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The UNC School of Medicine has a rich tradition of excellence and care. Our mission is to improve the health and wellbeing of North Carolinians, and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research. We strive to promote faculty, staff, and learner development in a diverse, respectful environment where our colleagues demonstrate professionalism, enhance learning, and create personal and professional sustainability. We optimize our partnership with the UNC Health System through close collaboration and commitment to service.
OUR VISION
Our vision is to be the nation’s leading public school of medicine. We are ranked 2nd in primary care education among all US schools of medicine and 5th among public peers in NIH research funding. Our Allied Health Department is home to five top-ranked divisions, and we are home to 18 top-ranked clinical and basic science departments in NIH research funding.
OUR MISSION
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education, and research.
Patient Care: We will promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.
Education: We will prepare tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers by facilitating learning within innovative curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education. We will cultivate outstanding teaching and research faculty, and we will recruit outstanding students and trainees from highly diverse backgrounds to create a socially responsible, highly skilled workforce.
Research: We will develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers, and resources. We will provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our University to support outstanding research. We will foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic, and population research.

Position Summary:

This is a continuous recruitment with hires being made throughout the recruitment period.
As a Standardized Patient, your role is to portray a patient in a consistent and standardized manner for medical education and assessment purposes. You will simulate various medical scenarios and interact with healthcare students, residents, and professionals to help them develop and refine their clinical skills and competencies. We offer both in-person and virtual work opportunities. In addition, we are looking for Spanish speakers to act as standardized patients for our medical Spanish program.

Responsibilities:

1. Scenario portrayal: Portray patients with specific medical conditions or presenting symptoms according to predefined scenarios. Follow a scripted set of symptoms, medical history, and physical findings consistently to ensure standardized and reliable encounters.

2. Communication and interaction: Engage in realistic and authentic interactions with healthcare students or professionals, providing them with an opportunity to practice communication skills, history-taking, physical examinations, and patient-centered care.

3. Feedback and assessment: Provide constructive feedback to students or professionals based on their performance during the encounter. Use standardized assessment tools and checklists to evaluate their clinical skills and competencies.

4. Training and preparation: Attend training sessions to familiarize yourself with the scenario, medical history, and physical findings.

5. Professionalism and confidentiality: Maintain professionalism and adhere to ethical guidelines, including learner confidentiality.

6. Flexibility and adaptability: Be open to playing various patient roles and adapting to different scenarios as required by the educational program. Modify your portrayal based on the feedback and needs of the learners.

7. Collaboration and communication: Collaborate with educators, coordinators, and other standardized patients to ensure the smooth execution of simulation sessions. Communicate any concerns or issues related to the scenarios or encounters.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelor’s degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Must be able to learn case scenarios, recall encounter information, and complete checklists.
Must be comfortable using computers.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

n/a

Special Physical/Mental Requirements:

Must be able to undergo physical examinations. Must be able to sit through multiple encounters for up to 2 hours with no break.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.