Standardized Patient

Quinnipiac University • North Haven, CT

13h • $20 • Onsite

About The Position

Quinnipiac University's Frank H. Netter MD School of Medicine invites applications for the position of Standardized Patient. Standardized Patients are individuals who will be trained to portray a patient in a medical situation for the purpose of student learning and evaluation. Students enrolled in medical, nursing, and health sciences schools will perform medical interviews and/or non-invasive physical examinations on Standardized Patients. Candidates should be interested in learning basic medical terminology and protocol. They should be willing to be trained in case portrayal and to subsequently perform that function in a consistent manner with several groups of students. Candidates should be interested in learning how to accurately evaluate students on their performance and how to appropriately deliver feedback to students about their clinical skills to support their development.

Requirements

• Excellent memorization skills needed to learn detailed patient scripts
• Willing to participate in non-invasive physical examinations
• Excellent verbal communication skills with the ability to provide students constructive feedback
• Ability to use computers to watch videos, complete checklists, and type comments
• Must check email and online scheduling software regularly and be able to open Word/PDF document email attachments
• Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable
• Commitment to engage in providing an academic and work environment that respects the contributions, talent, and diverse experience of all of our students, faculty, and staff
• Must be available during the academic year.
• Availability to work either mornings or afternoons, Monday – Friday, between 7:30 a.m.-6:00 p.m. is necessary, but hours can change weekly.
• Must have valid authorization to work in the United States.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates should be interested in learning basic medical terminology and protocol.
• Candidates should be interested in learning how to accurately evaluate students on their performance and how to appropriately deliver feedback to students about their clinical skills to support their development.
• Availability to work evening hours, Monday-Friday is recommended but not necessary.
• College preferred

Responsibilities

• Memorize and role-play detailed and complex patient scenario scripts in a consistent manner.
• Evaluate students’ and provide one-on-one feedback about their examination performance.
• Be a model for students to learn and practice physical exam maneuvers.
• Repetitive exams will occur and may cause discomfort.
• Participate in training sessions as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED