BFT - Simulated Patient at Partner's Healthcare in Somerville, Massachusetts

Simulated Patient Role

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. High-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

This position is Per Diem. Simulated Patient Role Responsibilities:

• Portrays a participant as a patient, family member, or other role in a simulation scenario.
• Acts as a patient for simulated history and physical examinations.
• Provides verbal and written feedback to students participating in simulated patient encounters.
• Participates in Standardized Patient Training workshops.
• Assists in training new Simulated Patients.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Studies and recalls documentation, actions, and dialogue for training and assessment of healthcare-profession students.
• Follows verbal and written directions provided in training forums or scripted cases.
• Undergoes multiple physical exams in a simulated clinical environment.
• Administers verbal and written feedback to students and faculty.

Skills/Abilities/Competencies Required:

• Minimum age requirement: 18 years old
• Ability to read and comprehend a written script and verbal instructions
• Ability to memorize and improvise specific details
• Flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
• Basic computer skills
• Willingness to wear a hospital gown over light clothing during simulation sessions
• Minor acting ability desired

Working Conditions:

• Healthcare Simulation Center

Location:

• While the official location for this position is listed as our corporate headquarters, the work site for this role will be at the Mass General Brigham University of Health Professions in Charlestown, MA. Candidates should be prepared to work at this location as needed.

Training/Time Required to Learn Job Responsibilities:

• Each new hire must complete an orientation prior to being scheduled for and participating in simulation activities.

EEO Statement: Mass General Brigham is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.