Standardized Patient Clinical Educator (SP)

University of Colorado•Aurora, CO

1d•$21•Onsite

About The Position

This is a PART-TIME AS NEEDED hourly University Staff (unclassified) position. We are located at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE). CAPE provides modern medical simulation education that incorporates clinical scenarios, clinical instructors, mannequins of varying degrees of fidelity, and learners at any level of training into a robust teaching and learning environment. The CAPE is comprised of 14 full-time team members and over 80 part-time standardized patients and teaching associates. The Standardized Patient Clinical Educator (SPs) is a trained individual who can accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical findings, emotions, structure, and response pattern of an actual patient, family member, health care provider, or needed role of a particular point in time. SPs are used to train future doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals. The SP will also be asked to complete checklists and evaluations on learners’ performance, as needed, and give appropriate feedback to learners regarding their performance. SPs will often be physically examined by learners and faculty as part of the learning experience. SPs need to be standardized in how they portray the patient so every learner will get the same portrayal. CAPE works with health care workers to provide patient-centered care. We are here to help present and future healthcare providers remember that the patient has a story and a perspective that needs to be heard. The value of working with an SP is to give the learner an opportunity to practice in a safe setting before working with their own patients. This is an as-needed position, so weekly hours are not promised or guaranteed. We do ask that you commit to at least 15 hours a quarter. For more information and before applying, we ask that you look at our website https ://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/cape .

Requirements

Two years of work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job. Relevant fields include\: Performing Arts, Theater, Nursing, Patient Care, Clinical/Medical Research, Medical Simulation, coaching, education, or closely related assignments.
Must have access to regular use of a computer with internet access.
Must be willing and able to work part-time, with sporadic work schedules, as well as non-guaranteed work hours.
Must be willing and able to work at least 15 hours per quarter.
Must be willing and able to attend project-related training and mock sessions.
Must be willing and able to fully portray and/or simulate medical case scenarios physically and mentally.
Must be willing and able to travel on short notice to various off-site locations as needed and/or as requested.
Must be willing and able to subject to personal physical examinations as they pertain to the necessary job duties of the position, including but not limited to\: abdominal exams, chest exams (heart, lungs), knee exams, musculoskeletal exams, neurological exams, etc.
Must be willing and able to work during the following busy periods each year: February through May (trainings begin in January) September through December (trainings begin in August)

Nice To Haves

Prior experience working in a similar position, portraying health-related case scenarios for educational purposes.
Experience teaching or training in an academic medical and/or clinical research environment.
Experience that demonstrates knowledge of basic medical terminology.
Experience completing complex checklists accurately and consistently.
Experience using Microsoft Office and/or similar computer applications.
Ability to work well with a variety of people, including members of the Center, faculty, staff, students, proctors, teaching associates, and clinical educators.
Ability to communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with a variety of people, including faculty, staff, students, and clinical educators.
Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks.
Ability to be well organized in all work aspects.
Ability to work proactively on projects and tasks, anticipating project, client, and team needs for success.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
Ability to memorize large amounts of information, repeat it back, and answer related questions.
Computer skills, including the ability to learn and then work with the following programs\: Education Management Solution Software and Microsoft Office, Word, and Outlook.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office and/or similar computer applications.
Demonstrated computer literacy with MAC or PC programs.
Ability to memorize large amounts of information, repeat it back, and answer related questions.
Ability to access and utilize online scheduling software to sign up for projects.
Ability to independently track schedule and number of hours worked using an electronic tracking system.
Demonstrated ability to receive ongoing feedback from an SP Educator and/or Faculty Member and modify behaviors accordingly.
Demonstrated ability to be trained and instructed, as well as willingness to work cooperatively with learners, other SPCE’s, faculty, and staff.
Demonstrated flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Dependability and punctuality with event assignments and email responsiveness
Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to easily establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals.
Demonstrated ability to accurately portray all aspects of a case scenario as trained, including history of current problem, affect/behavior, and physical findings.
Flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments.
Willingness and ability to subject to personal physical examinations as they pertain to the necessary job duties of the position.

Responsibilities

Portray appropriate symptoms and/or emotion(s).
Accurately complete required checklists.
Provide learners with specific, accurate, unbiased feedback on communication skills and instruct them on ways to build a positive patient-provider relationship.
Consistently give a correct opening statement without embellishments or omissions.
Respond only with information in the script or information discussed in training.
Actively participating in required training and mock sessions.