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Standardized Patient

Overview:

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. Nearly 110,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university’s community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

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Responsibilities:

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine, Jonesboro, Arkansas campus seeks part time/per diem Standardized Patients (SPs) to act out medical stories to help train students to learn medical conditions, perform physical exams, and how to communicate with patients. Selected candidates will be given a script to learn, much like an actor would, then students will ask questions related to the story in make-believe doctor’s appointments. Students will also practice physical exams (no invasive exams) and talk with the “patient” about what might be wrong.

A standardized patient (SP) has the unique opportunity to shape the education of future physicians. By helping NYITCOM train our students, Standardized Patients will be a part of improving health care, and helping medical students to give empathetic care to all of their patients. This program is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, so application from underrepresented people groups is highly encouraged.

Requirements

Participate in medical education training by acting out medical stories
Memorize and be able to recite a medical script
Portray emotions as related to script, examples include: pain and irritation
Communicate with medical students about how it felt to be their patient
Complete checklists on student performances

Qualifications:

Ability to communicate with students both written and verbally
Be comfortable during mock encounters, including (non-invasive) physical exams
Participate in encounters via video sessions or in person and be willing to be recorded
Must be able and willing to wear medical patient gowns as needed
Must have a solid internet connection and computer skills

We offer competitive wages and flexible schedules where candidates can develop their own schedules. Paid training is provided to all standardized patients. Hours are up to 30 hours a week and typical hours are Monday – Friday during standard business hours.

Please submit cover letter & resume for consideration

New York Institute of Technology is 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, disability or protected veteran status.

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