Standardized Patient - Simulation Center

Location: Chicago, IL

Hospital: RUSH University Medical Center

Department: Rush Simulation Center Standard Patient Activity

Work Type: Restricted Part Time (Total FTE less than 0.5)

Shift: Shift 1

Work Schedule: 10 Hr (8:00:00 AM - 6:00:00 PM)

Summary

A standardized patient is a person trained in a case portrayal to provide a patient’s health history, demonstrate physical exam findings, display emotions and/or other behaviors such as body language in a realistic, repeatable and consistent manner. Once the case portrayal is completed, the SP evaluates a learner’s clinical skills using standardized assessment tools. SPs provide feedback on learners’ communication skills either verbally or as “written feedback.” Standardized patients may work one-on-one with a learner or with a group of learners. They work with all levels of learners from beginning to advanced learners including health care professional students to practicing physicians, nurses and other health care professionals. The simulated patient encounters are designed to enable experiential learning in a safe and professional environment and accurately assess clinical skills performance. Exemplifies the Rush mission, vision and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.

Other Information

Required Job Qualifications

High School diploma or equivalent Excellent communication skills, including listening and recall skills Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained. Ability to work a flexible schedule. Ability to follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.

Preferred Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in theater, health care profession or education Experience as a standardized patient.

Disclaimer: The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities

Memorizes case script information detailing the patient’s health history such as current complaint/situation, personal and family medical history, medication names and dosages, social background and lifestyle. Demonstrates convincing emotions and behaviors such as pain portrayal, worry or emotional distress. May demonstrate accurate physical exam signs and symptoms such as localized discomfort, limited or abnormal movement. Presents case information in a standardized manner to each learner. Maintains patient portrayal at same time focuses attention on learners’ clinical performance in order to evaluate their skills. Participates in group training and mentorship of entry-level standardized patients. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, learners behaviors and feedback evaluations. Provides educationally constructive feedback within structured format as appropriate to the position. Allows video recording of patient encounters with learners to be used for educational purposes. Other related duties as assigned.

Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.