Title

Standardized Patient

Job Classification

Part-Time; Non-Exempt

Department Name

Medical Education

Supervisor

Standardized Patient Educator

Position Purpose

Under the supervision of the Standardized Patient Educator, the Standardized Patient (SP) simulates/models the role of a patient by portraying scenarios to enhance medical student’s clinical skills. Physical examination of SP’s entire body by medical students and physicians is required with exception of rectal, pelvic, genital, female breast, and corneal reflex examinations. This role is part-time and scheduled on an as-needed basis (per-diem).

Essential Function s

• Simulate a real patient for a patient interview, be a model for physical examination, or both.
• Wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
• Provide constructive feedback to medical students.
• Prepare and memorize script ahead of learning session.
• Participate in ongoing training sessions to improve portrayal and rating skills.
• Responsible for bringing all case-related materials to training.
• Maintain clean work area, including but not limited to “turning over” the exam rooms: change pillowcases, clean exam table with a sterile wipe, change table paper, bring in computer from the hallway and plug in, remove all extra paper or other items left in the room.
• Periodically during employment, participate in a (personal) physical examination or assessment performed by medical supervisors.
• Responsible for keeping track of scheduled workdays and hours.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Educational Qualifications

• High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED).

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to portray a person other than him or herself effectively and consistently in a standardized way.
• Ability to follow rules and procedures.
• Ability to have comfort with own personal health, so that it does not interfere with the patient being portrayed.
• Demonstrate objective interaction with and rating examinees of all backgrounds.
• Excellent reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.
• Excellent recall in order to rate (feedback) the examinees.
• Interpersonal skills when interacting with other employees.
• As a Standardized Patient, the SP cannot display any physical health conditions which may contradict the assigned case.

Preferred Qualifications

• Proficiency in the Spanish language.
• Experience as a Standardized Patient.

Other Requirements

Items Used

Standard clinical equipment may be utilized, including blood pressure monitor, stethoscope, otoscope, cotton balls, tongue depressors, pen light, ophthalmoscope, reflex hammer, and tuning fork.

Physical Requirements

• Sit: Constantly
• Stand: Constantly
• Walk: Constantly
• Bend: Occasionally
• Squat: Occasionally
• Climb: N/A
• Crawl: N/A

Mental Requirements

• Read/Comprehend: Frequently
• Write: Occasionally
• Perform Calculations: Occasionally
• Communicate Orally: Frequently
• Reason and Analyze: Occasionally

Environmental Requirements

• Is exposed to excessive noise: No
• Is around moving machinery: No
• Is exposed to marked changes in temperature and/or humidity: No
• Drives motorized equipment: No
• Works in confined quarters: No
• Dust: No
• Fumes: No

Disclaimer:

The above information has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required to employees assigned to this job.

Proof of full vaccination and one booster of SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) is a condition of employment or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection.)