Standardized Patient Program - Part Time

Job #: 203528 Title: Standardized Patient Program - Part Time Location: Syracuse, NY Salary Range: 20.00+ Position: Medical Office Clerk Description:


About Standardized Patients (At SUNY Upstate Medical University)

A standardized/simulated patient (SP) is a trained individual who acts as a patient for healthcare provider training and assessment. SPs follow a script and are trained for specific medical cases, anticipating and answering student questions. SPs use checklists and forms to help faculty evaluate learner performance during simulated patient encounters. SPs are everyday laypeople from the community who are trained to provide scripted realistic medical histories and symptoms, offering feedback to students. This approach improves learners' skills and patient interactions. SPs are trained to act out medical scenarios realistically, like real patients, helping learners practice interviewing and examining patients. They provide constructive feedback from the patient's perspective, aiding learners' improvement in skills and bedside manner.


SCHEDULE :


Events occur between 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM weekdays and can be half or full-day shifts.


To be considered a current SP, at least 2-3 shifts per quarter are required.


GENERAL DUTIES:

• 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, and realistic manner
• Participate as the patient undergoing a non-invasive physical examination (a the very basic- heart, lung, and abdominal exams you would expect at a clinic visit) for healthcare providers to practice their skills
• Recalling and/or recreating the medical history, personality, emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient
• Provide constructive feedback to learners guided by a template
• Complete detailed assessment tools accurately, consistently as trained by the simulation team
• Must be open to on-going constructive feedback regarding performance from the simulation team and incorporate changes/adjustments as needed
• Adapt to quick changes and work in a dynamic environment
• Maintain confidentiality with all students, cases, training materials, and assessment data
• Participate in sessions/activities that will be videoed and/or reviewed by faculty and simulation center team and observed live through an observation room and/or recording software
• Participate in training as needed
• Allow learners to practice physical health assessment techniques repeatedly and be comfortable with learners requesting gown/drape adjustments similar to a visit to the doctor's office
• Observe and remember learners' behavior for accurately evaluating their competencies

Other duties as assigned may include:

• Assist with the setup and return of simulation space to pre-event condition and salvage reusable supplies
• Operate video recording software as needed and simulation technology during simulation sessions
• Assist with recording software setup for events
• Assist with video recording of educational and instructional activities

To apply for these positions - please follow this link
Requirements:


QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read and write in English
• No experience necessary; prior experience with acting or role-playing is a plus
• Experience working with computers
• Experience working with zoom or similar tele-conferencing platforms
• Ability to access a computer for email, communication and scheduling
• Reliable transportation required
• 18 years or older and authorized to work in the United States
• Must be local to the Syracuse, NY area

SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES:

• Ability to quickly learn new technology
• Ability to work well under pressure and maintain professionalism
• Excellent attention to detail
• Maintain confidentiality regarding job assignment and sensitive issues
• Maintain a welcoming and supportive attitude toward all persons
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment
• Ability to read and memorize lines
• Demonstrate ability and willingness to work cooperatively and professionally with students, faculty and simulation staff
• Demonstrate ability to be instructed and coached by members of the simulation team
• Ability to consistently replicate a case scenario in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner
• Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character with recall of case information as trained
• Ability to be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments
• Ability to complete a computerized survey to score student encounter
• Must be able to sit or lie down for up to 30 minutes at a time
• Ability to document legibly using writing instrument

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Should be able to move step up and down from an exam table and quickly change from a gown to clothing.

Pay Rate is determined by the type of event you are scheduled for, starting at $20/hr

For information directly from SUNY regarding the program, please check it out at this link


Job Type: Temporary Post Date: 06/02/2026