Job Description
Job Summary: Upstate Medical University is seeking individuals from the community to serve as Standardized Patients (SPs), helping train future physicians and other healthcare professionals.
Standardized Patients are trained to portray patients in realistic healthcare encounters, giving students an opportunity to practice clinical and communication skills in a supportive educational setting. No acting or medical experience is required. Upstate provides training and guidance to prepare SPs for their assigned roles.
SPs portray a variety of patient scenarios, which may involve discussing medical histories, describing symptoms, participating in physical examinations, and providing feedback to learners. Some encounters require wearing a hospital gown with personal undergarments. SPs are informed of the expectations for each assigned case in advance.
Sessions may be recorded for educational and assessment purposes, with access restricted through secure university systems.
This is flexible, paid work at $20 per hour, with assignments scheduled according to program needs and SP availability. SPs work with program staff to prepare for encounters and help create a consistent learning experience for students.
Minimum Qualifications: - Must be at least 18 years of age.
- Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively in English.
- Basic computer and email skills, including the ability to complete electronic evaluations.
- Comfortable interacting with healthcare students and participating in simulated patient encounters.
- Ability to learn and consistently portray assigned patient histories, symptoms, and behaviors.
- Ability to respond naturally to student questions while following established case guidelines.
- Willingness to participate in training, accept coaching, and incorporate feedback.
- Ability to provide constructive verbal and written feedback to students when assigned.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of patient cases, student performance, and program information.
- Willingness to participate in physical examinations and recorded encounters as outlined in assigned cases, with expectations reviewed in advance.
No Previous healthcare, teaching or acting experience is necessary. Preferred Qualifications: - Experience in acting, education, or customer service is a plus
Work Days: Monday - Friday Days (4-6 hour shifts)
Message to Applicants: Current Upstate Medical University students and their immediate family members are not eligible to participate.
This is for recruitment purposes only!
How to Apply: Interested in becoming a Standardized Patient at Upstate Medical University?
Complete our online interest form to get started:
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability or other protected classes under State and Federal law.
Job Tags
Hourly pay, Immediate start, Monday to Friday, Flexible hours, Day shift