Standardized Patient

2 weeks ago


Highland Heights, KY, United States University of Kentucky Full time
Posting Details

Posting Details

Job Title
Standardized Patient

Requisition Number
DU12427

Department Name
7H0NK:NORTHERN KENTUCKY CAMPUS

Work Location
Highland Heights, KY

Salary Range
$19.00 /hour

Type of Position
Temporary

Position Time Status
Part-Time

Required Education

High School Diploma
Some College Preferred

Required Related Experience

N/A

Required License/Registration/Certification

N/A

Physical Requirements

focused physical exams, ability to lay flat

Shift

Shifts of varying length/varying schedules
may occur between 7:30am-7pm
Monday through Friday (no weekends)

Job Summary

Standardized Patients are trained to accurately and consistently recreate the history, personality, physical findings, and emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient at a point in time. Standardized Patients will be physically examined and/or interviewed by students and faculty as part of the student's learning experience. The Standardized Patient will use measurement tools to assess student behaviors. Standardized Patients will be recorded for teaching and assessment purposes.

  • Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner.
  • Uses a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.
  • Be physically examined and/or interviewed by students and faculty as part of the student's learning experience.
  • Use measurement tools to assess student behaviors.
  • Presents case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students.
  • Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions.
  • Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of scoring student behaviors.
  • Accurately and consistently document skills of learners, using a computer.
  • Accept ongoing feedback from supervisor and incorporate that feedback into case simulation.
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
  • Ability to work well with a variety of people.
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with a variety of people.
  • Ability to recall an encounter accurately for the completion of checklists and written materials during practice sessions and assessments which result in learner grades.
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team and work independently.
  • Punctuality and reliability in attendance.
  • Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
  • Basic computer skills for email communication, document printing, and checklist documentation
  • Excellent verbal communication skills
  • Reliable computer and web-communication skills, including use of Google suite and Microsoft Office products and web conferencing software.
  • Ability to read and absorb detailed case information and follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Ability to memorize specifics of each case.


Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Acting Experience
Teaching Experience
Communications/Education/Medicine Background

Deadline to Apply
09/30/2026

Our University Community

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and/or drug screen.

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