Standardized Patient Educator

University of Georgia•Athens, GA

29d

About The Position

The Standardized Patient (SP) Educator facilitates the training of standardized patients used in multiple educational programs to meet educational objectives and program requirements. This position's duties include, but are not limited to training, setting up/breaking down events, reviewing and distributing case materials, and performing quality assessment of the SPs' performance. This position reports to the Standardized Patient Program Coordinator.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and 2 years of related experience
Ability to train SPs effectively for their roles in a variety of scheduled educational activities, following established protocols and objectives.
Skilled in observing and assessing both learner and SP behaviors to ensure accurate performance evaluations.
Excellent organizational and analytical skills with demonstrated attention to detail.
Skilled in managing complex schedules and logistics.
Strong communication skills, including clear verbal and written expression, active listening, and the ability to provide thoughtful, actionable feedback.
Knowledge of educational technology (AV, computer, electronics, medical equipment) and software systems (SimCapture Clinical Skills Assessment/Recording System, Qualtrics, Desire2Learn, Microsoft Office).
Knowledge of general medical terminology, history-taking, and basic physical examination.
Strong investigative and analytical skills, with the ability to generate, review, and correct reports to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Service and team oriented and responsive to questions/request

Nice To Haves

Experience working in healthcare education either as a standardized patient trainer/educator or patient educator.
Professional simulation experience in an academic setting.
Experience in education, theater/performance, or healthcare.
Knowledge of quality assurance methods.
Public speaking/platform skills; experience giving presentations to groups.
Bachelor's degree

Responsibilities

Facilitates the training of all standardized patients in all aspects of case portrayal, checklist item recognition, physical exam procedures, feedback training and communication. This includes human, hybrid, virtual, and mixed modality simulation.
Collaborates in the development, editing, and maintenance of SP cases/scenarios.
Develops training materials and resources.
Assists with case and script development.
Coordinates dissemination of activity material to SPs.
Serve as a backup Standardized Patient as needed.
Assists Program Coordinator in selecting Standardized Patients (SP) for role portrayal.
Prepares and updates materials for each standardized patient encounter, such as assignments, scenarios, checklist, handouts, evaluations, schedules and room assignments.
Organizes rooms and sets up equipment (case props, iPads) for learner activities.
Monitors SP comments in SimCapture for accuracy in student performance evaluations/checklists (quality assurance).
Observes SPs performance and provides timely effective feedback to support performance goals.
Collects and analyses data for annual SP evaluations under the guidance of program coordinator
Attends and participates in appropriate organizational workshops to keep current on educational theory and practice in the use of simulation and standardized patients in medical education (example - ASPE).
Maintains ongoing professional development of knowledge and skills by attending and participating in meetings, workshops, seminars, reviewing published literature and initiating independent study projects.
Develop and perform continuous quality improvement activities for the Standardized Patient Program including video review, checklist review and providing feedback to SPs.
Perform other work-related duties as assigned by the Standardized Patient (SP) Program Coordinator.
Additional responsibilities that are reasonably related to the position may be assigned.