Standardized Patient

Howard University

5d•$25 - $27

About The Position

Standardized Patients (SPs) are recruited either to simulate medical scenarios or to teach students essential clinical skills. Both roles provide professional educational services to teach and assess health sciences learners. Mandatory training is required before scheduling. SPs who simulate medical scenarios portray cases realistically and accurately. They recall case information, complete checklists, and provide verbal feedback to learners. Students and faculty may physically examine SPs as part of the learning experience. SPs recruited to teach sessions instruct learners in clinical techniques, including history-taking, physical examination, communication, and empathy. Teaching SPs complete rigorous initial training and refresher training before sessions, provide step-by-step instruction, and give constructive feedback. They use their bodies as teaching tools. SP work is supervised by the SP Educator, Administrative Manager, Operations Manager, and Director of Simulation & Clinical Skills. Work hours vary according to course schedules. SPs may work a maximum of 58 hours per pay period and are requested to work a minimum of 25 hours per pay period, subject to course needs.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
Computer literate and proficient.
Successfully complete the initial HU Introduction to Standardized Methodology workshop before being scheduled.
Interest in education and contributing to the development of healthcare professionals.
Positive and proactive mindset.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a diverse population.
Ability to establish and maintain effective, harmonious work relations with faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Ability to exercise discretion and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
Willingness and comfort with repeated physical examinations by learners and clinical faculty.
Work a requested minimum of 25 hours per pay period and no more than 58 hours per pay period, subject to course needs.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a standardized patient.
Experience in an academic, healthcare, or simulation learning environment.

Responsibilities

Simulate all aspects of assigned scenarios, including the current-problem history, affect or behavior, and physical findings, consistently and accurately.
Wear professional clinical attire for work assignments, including a hospital gown with only appropriate undergarments, while on camera or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
Complete checklists accurately and consistently at a 95% accuracy rate.
Provide learners with verbal feedback using constructive-feedback training.
Allow repeated physical examination maneuvers by learners and clinical faculty.
Accept and incorporate ongoing feedback from supervisors into case simulation.
Be willing to be audio- and videotaped during onsite and virtual simulations.
Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with work schedules and assignments.
Follow written and verbal instructions from supervisors.
Demonstrate professionalism when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors, and peers.
Follow Center and Howard University policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned.
For teaching sessions, instruct learners in clinical techniques, give step-by-step guidance, and provide constructive feedback.