Standardized Patient

Department:

SOM Wichita Standardized Patient (SP)

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Standardized Patient

Position Title:

Standardized Patient

Job Family Group:

Standardized Patients

Job Description Summary:

Standardized Patients are trained to act as though they have specific illnesses. They learn the history, body language, physical findings, as well as emotional and personality characteristics that tend to go along with the illness. Throughout the year, they’re called upon to play their part in videotaped training sessions that happen at a variety of times within a given week.

Performance and Training Pay: $19.45 a hour

Job Description:

Job Duties:

• Daily access to email

• Keep track of all assigned case dates

• Participate in all trainings assigned (cases, compliance, other)

• Study all facts of the assigned case script, train and perform with accuracy, and be able to respond positively to constructive feedback

• Call (as soon as possible) if unable to attend a scheduled session

• Arrive at scheduled time

• Dress appropriately for each case (casual, business, exam gown, etc.)

• Consistently perform the case to ensure each learner is seeing the same portrayal of the scenario

• Make adjustments to the way the case is played if requested by faculty or SP staff. 

• Remember what each student/resident asked and did during the encounter and record it on the standardized patient checklist accurately. 

• Keep all cases and encounters with students/residents confidential.
• Other duties.

Work Availability Requirements:

• Part time with a varying schedule Monday-Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Required Qualifications:

Education: High school diploma or GED equivalent

Work Experience: Experience maintaining confidential information.

Skills:

• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written

• Willing to work a flexible schedule

• Ability to work accurately and independently

• Ability to work with others in a respectful manner

• Punctuality and consistency

• Memory and recall skills

• Commitment to the education of healthcare professionals

Requested Documents:

• Resume/CV

Employee Type:

Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type:

Part time

Rate Type:

Hourly

Compensation Statement:

The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above. 

Pay Range:

$17.50 - $30.00

Minimum

$17.50

Midpoint

$23.75

Maximum

$30.00