Standardized Patients

The University of Oklahoma•Oklahoma City, OK

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Standardized Patients (SPs) have the unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the medical education of tomorrow’s physicians and other health care professionals. Standardized Patients simulate individuals in various medical, behavioral, and emotional scenarios. Each scenario or patient case is designed to meet the needs of the curriculum and associated learning objectives. Training will be provided. The majority of simulations are held in person on the OUHSC OKC campus. Work hours are flexible, mostly weekdays. The number of hours will vary by assignment and programmatic needs. Those seeking regularly scheduled employment should note that this position would work occasionally and not consistently. This work is not weekly and would not compare favorably in total annual hours with regular part-time work. This position does not provide benefits. The ideal candidate is someone with strong communication skills that is looking for occasional work.

Requirements

High School Diploma or equivalent.
Ability to understand and follow instructions
Flexible schedule and willingness to work irregular hours
Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, staff, faculty, peers, and members of the community
Ability to perform well under pressure
Strong written and verbal communication skills in the English language
Excellent attention to detail
Comfort performing and incorporating feedback during mock encounter training
Willingness to be audio and video recorded and observed live while in simulation
Proficiency with technology, including accessing the internet, navigating to websites, checking and replying to email, and working in the Microsoft Office suite
Ability to accurately recall case information

Responsibilities

Simulate individuals in both clinical and non-clinical scenarios for teaching and/or assessment activities
Simulate all aspects of a scripted scenario in a standardized accurate realistic manner
Participate as the patient having a physical examination for students to practice their skills; this may include recalling and/or recreating the medical history, personality, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient
Provide constructive feedback to learners following a template
Accept on-going constructive feedback regarding performance from the Standardized Patient Educator and Simulation Center Director and incorporating changes as needed
Communicate with students in a straightforward and positive way
Adapt to quick changes and work in a dynamic environment
Maintain confidentiality with all students, cases, training materials, and assessment data
Participate in encounters that will be recorded and reviewed by faculty, learners, and simulation center staff
Other duties as assigned.