Standardized Patient

Geisinger • Wilkes-Barre, PA

121d

About The Position

The Standardized Patient simulates, in a consistent, disciplined, standardized manner, a patient in a medical situation for purposes of medical resident training. The Standardized Patient is a per diem position with no set schedule and no minimum hours of work guaranteed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or Equivalent (GED) required.
• Certification(s) and License(s) as applicable.

Responsibilities

• Learn a case based on a real patient other than themselves.
• Be interviewed and examined by learners as though they were that person in the doctor's office, clinic, or emergency department.
• Provide that patient's history and simulate their physical signs, such as pain or difficulty waking.
• Ensure no invasive examinations are performed, no medications are given, and no sharps are used.
• May require some disrobing.
• Work is typically performed in an office environment.
• Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision and dental.
• Benefits for domestic partners.
• Encouragement of an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation, and collegiality.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees