Standardized/Simulated Patient

Standardized (Simulated) Patient - Per Diem

May float between Danbury, New Milford and Norwalk Hospitals. Hours: Per Diem; variable shifts between 9 am - 5 pm with occasional off shifts and weekends.

Summary:
Under the supervision of clinical education faculty; simulates medical scenarios or cases in teaching and/or assessment activities for health-care professionals and students to learn a variety of clinical skills and procedures.

Responsibilities:
1. Simulate medical scenarios with realism in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner. 

2. Provide written or oral feedback on medical scenarios to all learners and Spratt Center staff.

3. Participate in training for standardized medical scenarios.

4. Participate in the set up and break down of any simulation activities occuring in the Spratt Center.

5. Observe real-time simulations and/or videotaped simulations to ensure the standards for portrayal are maintained.

6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Other information:

Qualifications:

Required: Ability to learn clinical skills in a limited capacity; to accurately assess learner performance of clinical skills; communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population of learners; Flexible and reliabile with scheduling and assignments; operates a computer and related software applications; exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality; willingness to work cooperatively with learners, educators and staff.

Minimum Experience: zero to six months 

Desired: Ability to recall information at 95% accuracy.

Education:
Essential:
* HS Graduate or Equivalent

Location: Danbury-24 Hospital Ave

Work Type: Per Diem

Standard Hours: 8.00

FTE: 0.025000

Work Schedule: Day 8

Work Shift: May float between Danbury, New Milford and Norwalk Hospitals. Hours: Per Diem; variable shifts between 9 am - 5 pm with occasional off shifts and weekends.

Org Unit: 1807

Department: Simulation Center

Exempt: No

Grade: S1

Salary Range: 

15.3000 - 22.4200, Per diem rate: $23.00/hour

Working conditions:
Essential:
* Little or no manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity
* Little or no potential for occupational risk
* Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force
* Generally pleasant working conditions.

EOE, including disability/vets.

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