Standardized Patient Actor

University of North Dakota • Grand Forks, ND

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About The Position

This is a part-time, non-benefitted position. Only UND students are eligible to be hired into this position. Standardized patients, also known as SPs, are used in several ways in the education of health professionals. The role of an SP is to accurately and consistently portray the medical background, physical condition, and emotional state of a patient. As a Standardized Patient, you may be interviewed and/or examined by medical students, resident physicians, or other allied health students (e.g. physician assistant, nursing, etc.).

Requirements

• Attention to detail
• Professionalism
• Good memory, concentration, and staying in character
• Excellent listening skills
• Communication for feedback and accurately portraying the case
• Reliable
• Confidentiality is of utmost importance. All case material, students, and personnel information must be protected and kept confidential.
• Must have some weekday afternoon availability (schedule is typically Monday-Thursday afternoons 12:30-5:00 p.m.)
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check
• In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.
• This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Responsibilities

• Act as a patient for medical students and other health discipline students, as needed.
• Accurately portray the background and physical and/or emotional state of case assigned.
• Be a patient model for students to practice physical examination maneuvers and medical interviewing skills. Physical examinations are basic exam maneuvers and are not invasive. There are no shots, blood draws, or invasive techniques or testing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed