STANDARDIZED PATIENT

3 weeks ago

Bradenton FL USA, United States Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Full time
Description

JOB SUMMARY: A Standardized Patient (hereafter referred to as SP) is an individual who will be trained to accurately portray the role of a patient with a specific medical condition or health issue. SPs portray the specific situation or problem exactly the same way each time they encounter a student. The SP will also represent a variety of personality types and be expected to deal with sensitive subject matter. The SP provides constructive feedback and evaluates the performance of students using standardized measurement tools and participates in training/mentoring entry-level SPs. The SP Program gives medical students the opportunity to practice their clinical skills in a controlled environment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

* Portray patients in clinical case scenarios by learning and memorizing multiple case scripts, including specific health concerns or situations, medical histories and responses;
* Recall case scenario details as cued by students in a role-play situation;
* Accurately portray clinical signs and symptoms, specific emotions and behaviors during simulated learning encounters;
* Simulate each case scenario, including patient history, affect/behavior, physical findings, responses, and interactions with students in a standardized, consistent, accurate and reliable manner;
* Be interviewed, counseled, examined and be treated with osteopathic manipulation while wearing a hospital gown by students as a part of simulated patient encounters;
* Accurately remember encounters with students for the purpose of reliably assessing student performance and behaviors;
* Accurately, consistently, and honestly complete assessment checklists including student performance of the humanist behavior expected of physicians in training;
* Be observed and/or audio- or video-taped during simulations for training purposes and assessments;
* Participate in training sessions as required by the Course Director
* Monitor other SPs for quality assurance and communicate any simulation inconsistencies to faculty;
* Provide training and mentorship of entry-level SPs once experienced;
* Provide feedback to learners and colleagues in a professional and constructive manner;
* Accept instruction and ongoing feedback from facilitators and faculty, and incorporate into encounters;
* Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and performance, student evaluations, work-related information and materials; and
* Perform other duties as assigned or needed to maintain Institutional efficiency and effectiveness.

EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

Minimum Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS:

Must possess required knowledge and be able to explain and demonstrate, with or without reasonable accommodation, that the essential functions of the job can be performed.

* Reliable and punctual
* Must have strong memory and recall skills
* Communicate and interact in a respectful and professional manner with students, faculty and staff
* Ability to follow written and verbal instruction;
* Convincingly maintain a specified character, as trained, through acting and appropriate improvisation to simulate an actual patient;
* Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self in a learning environment where the student may not always perform the maneuver competently or confidently;
* Be comfortable wearing a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while being observed live or video recorded;
* Undergo osteopathic manipulation assessment and techniques as part of the assessment and treatment by students;
* Ability to objectively evaluate behaviors, skills, and actions of students during and after a simulated encounters, and provide written and/or verbal feedback;
* Acting and/or role-playing skills: skill in portraying a person other than self;
* Improvisation skills and detail oriented;
* Active listening, verbal and written communication skills;
* Accept work directives and ongoing feedback from facilitators, faculty and supervisors, and incorporate feedback into simulated encounters;
* Ability to work cooperatively, effectively and collegially with faculty and staff, which contributes to creating a workplace of dignity and respect, following EEO rules and regulations;
* Advises the Course Director in advance of any prohibitions or barriers to participation in examination of specific areas;
* The ability and willingness to report to work as scheduled or on an on-call basis, ready to devote full attention and energy to the important work of LECOM; and
* Willingness and flexibility to accept other duties as needed or assigned for the Institution's needs;

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and experience equivalent to: High school degree or equivalent is required, Associate's or Bachelor's degree is preferred especially in the following fields of study: health science, psychology, performing arts, and related areas of study. Acting experience is helpful, but not required.

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