What are the responsibilities and job description for the Standardized / Simulated Patient position at Rocky Vista University?
We're looking forward and seeking more people to join our team! You will be a specially trained actor, Standardized Patient, who accurately portrays the role of a patient with a specific medical condition. They provide our medical students with direct human interaction in a safe learning environment.
RVU’s Standardized Patient Program’s primary objective is to ensure that all graduates possess essential skills of performing a competent physical exam, taking a thorough medical history, and building rapport with patients. Feedback is given by faculty, staff, as well as the standardized Patient Educators, and is valued by students in their health care education.
In keeping with the mission and vision of Rocky Vista University College of Osteopathic Medicine, the Standardized Patient (SP) Program provides a safe setting in which students may practice and receive feedback concerning their ability to become competent communicators, as well as knowledgeable, skilled compassionate and ethical, providers.
Responsibilities
- To portray a patient in an accurate and standardized way
- To both observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists
- To communicate with students in a straightforward and positive way.
- Be flexible and have the ability to adapt to quick changes and work in a dynamic environment
- Maintain a positive attitude and work well with students, staff, and SP colleagues
- Maintain the confidentiality of the students
- Maintain confidentiality regarding the training and assessment materials you receive
- Agree to wear the appropriate SP attire and be physically examined (no invasive exams are performed)
- Agree to be audio and video recorded for educational and promotional purposes
- Agree to have any sessions, activities, and videos viewed and reviewed by staff, fellow SPs, and others
- Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations
- Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization
Qualifications
- Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained
- Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis
- Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information
- Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback
- Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors
- Demonstrate basic to intermediate computer skills and proficiency
- Excellent verbal & written communication skills
If interested, please fill out the interest form on our website and we will be in contact!
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