Standardized Patient

Vanderbilt University Medical Center•Nashville, TN

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Discover Vanderbilt University Medical Center: Located in Nashville, Tennessee, and operating at a global crossroads of teaching, discovery, and patient care, VUMC is a community of individuals who come to work each day with the simple aim of changing the world. It is a place where your expertise will be valued, your knowledge expanded, and your abilities challenged. Vanderbilt Health is committed to an environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and where your uniqueness is sought and celebrated. It is a place where employees know they are part of something that is bigger than themselves, take exceptional pride in their work and never settle for what was good enough yesterday. Vanderbilt’s mission is to advance health and wellness through preeminent programs in patient care, education, and research. Organization: CELA Job Summary: Come join our exciting team and work as a Standardized Patient, where you will be trained to portray a patient, family member, health care team member, etc. Your employment will be for the purpose of training and/or assessing health care professionals (medical students, residents, nurses) related to interviewing, physical examinations, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Relevant experience in a clinical or simulation-education setting is a definite plus.

Responsibilities

Recall actions and dialogue that may have occurred during an interaction with the trainee.
Provide feedback on interactions with trainees.
Follow directions in achieving the portrayal of patient.