Standardized/Simulated Patient (acting roles), Per Diem, Bethlehem Campus

St. Luke's University Health Network • Allentown, PA

45d • Onsite

About The Position

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. The Standardized Patient is an individual who may portray or simulate a patient as part of a medical case. Standardized patients may serve in a variety of capacities in order to help educate and assess learners and practitioners. Standardized Patients learn all aspects of a case portrayal including the patient’s appearance, demeanor, chief complaint symptoms, past medical history, family history, and physical findings.

Requirements

• High School Diploma required.

Nice To Haves

• Acting training or experience useful, but not essential.
• Teaching or training experience useful, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Ability to simulate medical patient within designated parameters of case assignment.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Demonstrable memorization and concentration skills.
• Portray all aspects of a case as trained including history of current problem, with appropriate affect/behavior and physical findings.
• Ability to use computer to complete assessments / checklists.
• Ability to work comfortably in a healthcare environment

What This Job Offers

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