Simulated Patient

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• To portray a patient in an accurate and standardized way.

• To both observe and accurately document student performance on skills checklists.

• To communicate with students in a straightforward and positive way.  

• Be flexible and have the ability to adapt to quick changes and work in a dynamic environment.

• Maintain a positive attitude and work well with students, staff, and SP colleagues.

• Maintain the confidentiality of the students.

• Maintain confidentiality regarding the training and assessment materials you receive.

• Agree to wear the appropriate SP attire and be physically examined.

• Agree to be audio and video recorded for educational and promotional purposes.

• Agree to have any sessions, activities, and videos viewed and reviewed by staff, fellow SPs, and others.

• Represent department and the University favorably and in accordance with established Core Values and expectations.

• Perform other duties as assigned or directed to meet the goals and objectives of the organization.

Supportive Functions:

• Other administrative tasks (i.e., filing, copying, preparing documentation)

Qualifications:

• Ability to accurately and convincingly maintain a specified character as trained.

• Ability to work flexible hours on a scheduled on-call basis.

• Ability to recall case information, as cued by students in a role-play situation.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of case and student information.

• Ability to understand and follow directions and incorporate trainer feedback.

• Ability to recall and accurately score student behaviors.

• Demonstrate basic to intermediate computer skills and proficiency.

• Access to a laptop or computer with a webcam and good internet connectivity for remote telemedicine encounters if scheduled

• Excellent verbal & written communication skills