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. Work Schedule: This is a part-time role, but due to our thorough interview and onboarding process, we are looking for candidates who are ready to make a meaningful commitment. Applicants must be flexible with scheduling and assignments. Most events at CAPE take place Monday through Friday between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM. To remain in good standing, team members are expected to commit to either 15 hours per quarter or participate in at least three events from start to finish within a calendar year.

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.
Substitution: College or university coursework, related to the work assignment, may substitute on a year-for-year basis.
Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.
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.

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.