Standardized Patient - Chicago, United States - RUSH University Medical Center
Description
Standardized Patient - Simulation Center
Location:
Chicago, IL
Hospital:
RUSH University Medical Center
Department:
Rush Simulation Center Standard Patient Activity
Work Type:
Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0. 5)
Shift:
Shift 1
Work Schedule:10 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM)
Summary:
A standardized patient is a person trained in a case portrayal to provide a patient's health history, demonstrate physical exam findings, display emotions and/or other behaviors such as body language in a realistic, repeatable and consistent manner.
They work with all levels of learners from beginning to advanced learners including health care professional students to practicing physicians, nurses and other health care professionals.
The simulated patient encounters are designed to enable experiential learning in a safe and professional environment and accurately assess clinical skills performance.
Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
- High School diploma or equivalent
- Excellent communication skills, including listening and recall skills
- Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule.
- Ability to follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.
Preferred Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in theater, health care profession or education
- Experience as a standardized patient.
Disclaimer:
The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.
Responsibilities:
Job Responsibilities:
- Memorizes case script information detailing the patient's health history such as current complaint/situation, personal and family medical history, medication names and dosages, social background and lifestyle.
- Demonstrates convincing emotions and behaviors such as pain portrayal, worry or emotional distress.
- May demonstrate accurate physical exam signs and symptoms such as localized discomfort, limited or abnormal movement.
- Presents case information in a standardized manner to each learner.
- Maintains patient portrayal at same time focuses attention on learners' clinical performance in order to evaluate their skills.
- Participates in group training and mentorship of entrylevel standardized patients.
- Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, learners behaviors and feedback evaluations.
- Provides educationally constructive feedback within structured format as appropriate to the position.
- Allows video recording of patient encounters with learners to be used for educational purposes.
- Other related duties as assigned.
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