Standardized Patient I
Rochester, NY
Responsibilities
Overview:
A Standardized Patient (SP) is an individual carefully trained to portray the characteristics of a patient, family member, health care team member, etc., for the purpose of training and/or assessing health care students and professionals. SPs who use their own bodies as the teaching model for sensitive exams are specifically trained to teach, assess and provide feedback to learners about accurate pelvic, rectal, urogenital and/or breast examination techniques. They also address the communication skills needed to provide a comfortable exam in a standardized manner, while using their bodies as teaching tools in a supportive, non-threatening environment.
SPs are non-biased and are able provide an opportunity for health care students and providers to practice or refine communication and examination skills in a safe learning environment before utilizing these skills on actual patients.
Standardized Patient IV: Male Genitourinary and Female Gynecological Examinations
Job Responsibilities:
Exams
Female Gynecological Exams
Undergoes repetitive pelvic and breast examinations using own body, including uterus, ovaries and cervix utilizing a speculum and breast examination
Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and evaluations
Male Genitourinary Exams
Undergoes repetitive genitourinary/rectal examinations using own body, including prostate, rectal, testicle and penile examination
Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and evaluations
Training
Completes standardized patient orientation, as well as ongoing training sessions. Trainings may include live, online and self-study components.
Participates in group training and/or mentorship of newly hired standardized patients.
Communication
Provides educationally constructive verbal feedback as appropriate to learners
Receives feedback from the supervisor/trainer and incorporates it into future examination sessions
Demonstrates objectivity when interacting with and rating learners
Other duties as assigned
Preferred Qualifications:
High School graduation or the equivalent required
6 months of work or volunteer experience preferred
or equivalent combination of education and experience required
Experience in theatre, a medical field or education preferred
Ability to understand and follow instructions required
Ability to receive instruction and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner required
Strong communication skills, both written and spoken required
Willing and able to work a varied, flexible schedule required
Organization, reliability and punctuality required
Fluency in more than one language preferred
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How To Apply
All applicants must apply online.
EOE Minorities/Females/Protected Veterans/Disabled
Location: School of Medicine & Dentistry
Full/Part Time: TAR
Opening: Time as Reported Grade 077 Institute for Innovative Educ
Schedule: 7 AM-4 PM