About the role#
Standardized Patients are trained to recreate the history, personality, and physical findings of a patient for medical learners. You will act as a patient in a controlled environment, allowing students and health professionals to practice their clinical and interpersonal skills. This role involves being interviewed and examined by learners as if you were a real patient. Some individuals will receive additional training to act as models for physical examination techniques.
What you'll do#
- Simulate patient scenarios accurately, including history, behavior, and physical findings.
- Teach and assess the clinical skills of medical students and other learners.
- Document learner performance using a computer.
- Provide both written and face-to-face verbal feedback to learners.
- Monitor other Standardized Patients to ensure quality.
- Incorporate feedback from supervisors into your simulations.
- Maintain professional behavior and meet all program commitments.
- Respond to email communications in a timely manner.
What you'll need#
- Ability to communicate clearly and work well with a variety of people.
- Comfort with your own body and undergoing examinations by health personnel.
- Ability to recall encounters accurately for checklists and assessments.
- Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
- Basic computer skills, including email, document printing, and checklist entry.
- Access to a computer and experience using Zoom.
- Reliability, punctuality, and a flexible approach to different work situations.
- An objective perspective regarding the healthcare system.
Location & details#
- Location: Roanoke, Virginia.
- Modality: On-site.
- Employment: Part-time, hourly wage.
- Eligibility: Open to Virginia Tech students only.
- Requirement: A criminal conviction check is required for the successful candidate.
About Virginia Tech
Virginia Tech is a public research university based in Blacksburg, Virginia. Founded in 1872, the institution serves 31,000 students across 215 degree programs. It manages a research portfolio of $450 million. The university employs over 15,000 people and maintains multiple locations across the state.
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