CHP STANDARDIZED PATIENT TEMPORARY (PART-TIME)

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering a broadly diverse and inclusive campus that respects all social identities, experiences, and perspectives. In an effort to further this initiative, we are especially interested in candidates who will advance and promote an inclusive and supportive environment for every member of our university community. You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position. Cover letters may be addressed to the Hiring Committee.

Position Title: CHP STANDARDIZED PATIENT TEMPORARY (PART-TIME)

Position Summary: Standardized patient simulation involves the use of individuals trained to portray the roles of patients, family members or others to allow students the opportunity to develop, practice and enhance their interviewing skills, communication skills, physical exam/evaluations, and history taking techniques. Students participate in multiple standardized patient exercises throughout their healthcare education. Using a creative and innovative approach, a Standardized Patient (SP) is a person carefully recruited and vigorously trained on assigned cases to take on the characteristics of a real patient thereby affording the student an opportunity to learn and to be evaluated on clinical skills in a simulated clinical environment. The IPEP Center has an ongoing process of hiring and training a diverse and comprehensive group of Standardized Patients, encompassing all ages, races, ethnic groups, religions, genders, etc. They will be classified as a temporary employee and will not receive any additional benefits associated with the University. Working as a Standardized Patient (SP) provides a unique opportunity to be involved in shaping the medical education of tomorrow's health professionals.

Required Qualifications: Ability to portray a person other than themselves effectively in a standardized way. Ability to accept ongoing feedback from supervisor or trainer and incorporate that feedback into case simulation. Demonstrated comfortability having physical examination maneuvers performed on themselves. Reading and writing skills necessary to absorb and use detailed case training. Excellent recall skills in order to comprehend and accurately record details of encounters. Strong interpersonal skills, be comfortable with their own personal health so that it does not interfere with the patient being portrayed, and have basic computer skills. No acting or medical experience is necessary.

Preferred Qualifications: Ability to act or portray as a patient according to directions. Willing to be examined by students in a non-invasive way. Good written and verbal communication skills. Ability to use computers to watch videos, complete checklists, and type comments. Must be reliable, punctual, and dependable. Prior experience as a Standardized patient preferred but not required. Comfortable working with a diverse student and faculty population.

Duties & Responsibilities: During an interaction with a student the SP may: Present case history in response to questioning by the student. Undergo a limited physical examination at the student's direction. Assist students in developing their communication and clinical skills. Assist students in working through difficult emotional situations in a safe environment. Must be willing to wear a hospital gown while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor. Potentially awkward and/or uncomfortable performance of physical examination maneuvers will be experienced by the SP when examinees perform the physical portion of the exam. Must be comfortable with a physical examination of SP's entire body by health professions students. Any physical health conditions contradicting the assigned case must be disclosed before signing up for an encounter. The physical demands of this position include standing, sitting, walking, bending, reaching and lifting.

Employee Group: Temporary Staff

Staff Pay Level: 00

Pay Range

Division: Academic Affairs

Department: The HH & GA Dow College of Health Prof IPEP Center

Position Status: Temporary

Position End Date

Employment Status: Part-Time

FTE: 0.00

Position Type: Other

Weekly Work Schedule: TBD

Location: Mount Pleasant, MI