University of Bridgeportposted 23 days ago
Bridgeport, CT
Educational Services

About the position

The University of Bridgeport Physician Assistant Program is seeking adults of different ages and backgrounds for their Standardized Patient Program. A Standardized Patient is a healthy person who has been trained to portray a patient in a medical situation. The Standardized Patient role requires role-play and acting; qualified candidates will be able to learn quickly and memorize a brief script. This position requires excellent communication skills, the ability to accept direction, flexibility, reliability and a willingness to wear a hospital gown. This is a per diem opportunity, standardized patients are used for clinical instruction and assessment periodically during the academic semester.

Responsibilities

  • Portray a patient in a clinical setting.
  • Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms.
  • Present/act all aspects of case information in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
  • Maintain a specified patient character when responding to student questions.
  • Be highly dependable and punctual.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments.
  • Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, trainers, and peers.
  • Participate and engage in group training.
  • Understand and follow directions and accept ongoing feedback from SP program trainers.
  • Follow written and verbal instruction and communicate effectively.
  • Be willing to be audio and videotaped during student sessions.
  • Wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath while on camera.
  • Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations.

Requirements

  • Strong reading and writing skills.
  • Acting skills.
  • Good communication skills.
  • Prior experience preferred.

Nice-to-haves

  • Punctual.
  • Reliable.
  • Committed.
  • Realistic.
  • Accurate.
  • Professional.
  • Confidential.

Benefits

  • Paid by the hours spent in training and in session.
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