Standardized Patient, part-time occasional

University of Western States - Portland, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Portland, OR

Educational Services

About the position

The standardized patient (SP) simulates various health conditions and provides students the opportunity to practice interview and exam skills in a safe learning environment. The SP must be willing to have simulations recorded for educational purposes and sign a media release form. Upon hire, the SP will become part of a pool of workers available for simulation opportunities. Work will be offered as needed, and there is no guarantee of work on a regular or episodic basis.

Responsibilities

• Memorize scripts and/or watch training video(s) prior to scheduled work hours
• When indicated in the script, wear a hospital type gown (over appropriate undergarments) and shorts, allowing students to view and examine the neck, back, extremities and abdomen
• Role-play health problems and remain in character during the history and physical examination
• Allow students to perform physical examination or mock treatment procedures, including palpation of the abdomen, muscles and joints of the spine and extremities, examination of the eyes, ears, nose, throat, heart, lungs, and demonstration of stretches or other therapeutic exercises
• Utilize checklists to document student performance
• Provide constructive feedback (both positive and negative) to students regarding their performance
• Notify the program of any change in health status that might result in inability to act as a standardized patient without risk
• Respond to program personnel in a timely manner regarding acceptance or denial of work assignments
• Be on time and present for all related trainings (either virtual/remote or on-campus)
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with students
• Maintain confidentiality of all case materials and student performance information
• Prepare to serve as a back-up SP for labs or high stakes exam
• Serve as hall monitor during a high stakes exam, or sequester students

Requirements

• Send and receive emails
• Open Microsoft Word and PDF documents
• Watch online training videos on a personal computer or mobile device
• Must be highly dependable and honor scheduled commitments
• Ability to adapt to changes in work environment and scheduling
• Proficiency in reading, writing, speaking and understanding English
• Demonstrate above average verbal and written communication skills
• Flexible schedule with availability for part-time work on an irregular basis
• Must pass pre-position screening examination at the UWS Campus Health Center (CHC) to determine any physical condition(s) that would impact ability to portray specific exam findings accurately and realistically or be at risk for injury as part of job duties

Nice-to-haves

• Prior experience as a standardized patient in another health program or an acting background is beneficial but not required
• Experience using Microsoft Outlook for email communication

Benefits

• Compensation of $20 per hour
• Opportunity to work for a leader in the field of education
• Generous paid time-off
• Medical and dental insurance coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Multiple flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement