Standardized Patient

Standardized Patient - Per Diem

The standardized patient is an individual who is trained to portray a patient in a realistic way in a simulated environment. The standardized patient performs a variety of roles including, but not limited to a patient, family member, or member of the healthcare team to assist in education and assessment of learners. The standardized patient is trained and expected to portray all aspects of the role as outlined in the assigned case.

Job Duties

• Portrays all aspects of the case in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated patient historytaking and/or medical examinations.
• Undergoes basic physical examination in simulated encounters with learners.
• Memorizes a case script detailing chief complaint, symptoms, specific emotions, and behaviors for presentation in teaching and/or assessment of activities.
• Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions.
• Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of providing verbal and/or written feedback.
• Provides educationally constructive verbal feedback within a structured format, as appropriate to the position.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.
• Demonstrates improvisational skills when appropriate in case portrayals.
• Participates in group trainings.
• Undergoes sensitive physical examinations in simulated encounters with learners, on as needed basis only.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED

Preferred Qualifications

• Acting training or acting experience

Physical Demands Lift and carry 25 lbs. frequent sitting/standing, frequent keyboard use, *patient care providers may be required to perform activities specific to their role including kneeling, bending, squatting and performing CPR.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities, requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position; however, management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Lehigh Valley Health Network is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with, and where applicable, in addition to federal, state and local employment regulations, Lehigh Valley Health Network will provide employment opportunities to all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability or other such protected classes as may be defined by law. All personnel actions and programs will adhere to this policy. Personnel actions and programs include, but are not limited to recruitment, selection, hiring, transfers, promotions, terminations, compensation, benefits, educational programs and/or social activities.

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