Standardized Patient
- Employer
- Kansas City University
- Location
- Missouri, United States
- Salary
- Salary Not Specified
- Date posted
- Jan 15, 2021
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- Position Type
- Administrative, Student Affairs, Health Services, Other Student Affairs
- Employment Type
- Part Time
Job Details
Job Description:
General Responsibility The Standardized Patient reports directly to the Medical Director and Assistant Director of the Clinical Skills and Simulation Center (CSSC). The major responsibility of this position is to portray all the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized patients will often be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the medical students learning experience.
- Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and our lack of physical access to
the KCU Joplin Campus, we have established a 100% remote system
through the conferencing app, Zoom to continue our student
encounters. We are requiring all interested parties of the
Standardized Patient Program the following:
- Access to a computer or laptop with good internet connectivity
- Access to a webcam
- Intermediate to moderate computer knowledge
- Intermediate to moderate internet knowledge
- Flexible schedule
- A quiet and secure space for encounters with student doctors
- Comfortability being recorded on video
It is to be understood that not only would you work as a standardized patient from home remotely, but that when restrictions are lifted you would work as a standardized patient on campus, in an exam room with a student doctor.
- Job Description
Essential Duties:
• Be highly dependable and punctual
• Demonstrate flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments
• Follow written and verbal instruction • Provide constructive feedback to medical students and colleagues
• Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers
• Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self
• Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor
• Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner • Accurately and consistently complete checklists
• Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate into case simulation
• Be willing to be audio and videotaped during simulations
• Other duties as assigned.
Job Characteristics:
- As Needed Work
- Schedule Flexible Hours, (include the title and position number
of the supervisor, type of supervision, and scope of supervision
received)
Qualifications:
- Diploma or equivalent is required.
- Must be flexible regarding scheduling and assignments.
- Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Must demonstrate the ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer
KCU is committed to promoting an equal employment opportunity workplace. Equal opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, genetic information (GINA), physical or mental disability, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, familial status, ancestry, military and/or veteran status, and/or any other status protected by applicable Federal, state or local law.
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Thank you for your interest in a career at KCU!
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Kansas City has been home to KCU for more than 100 years. Now, KCU is proud to call Joplin, Missouri a second home. We’re constantly creating new programs such as the Clinical Psychology Doctoral program, an MS in biomedical science, specialized dual degrees and a Doctor of Dental Medicine degree.
KCU has a long, rich history of osteopathic medicine. Founded in 1916 by George J. Conley, DO, KCU is the oldest medical school in Kansas City and the largest medical school in Missouri.
Join KCU to become part of a progressive, diverse and inclusive community of which you can be proud, and leave a mark by making possible the education of future leaders in the health sciences.
It’s so much more than just a paycheck. It is more than our award-winning benefits, competitive compensation package and outstanding well-being program. The strength of our university is rooted in our talented group of people and our shared sense of purpose. We are a university founded on science and compassion that never stops working to ensure a future with both.
Nationally recognized benefits package to help ensure the health and well-being of you and your family.
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- FSA & HSA with Annual KCU Contribution
- Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
- Disability Insurance
- Telehealth Services
- Pharmacy Advocacy Program
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