Position Purpose
To portray all of the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. Standardized patients MAY be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the medical students’ learning experience.
Required Qualifications
- Flexibility regarding scheduling and assignments.
- Ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Ability to be instructed by a Standardized Patient Educator and consistently simulate a case scenario in an accurate, reliable and professional manner.
- Strong communication skills, both written and spoken. Strong reading and writing skills to absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information.
- Excellent recall of learner performance.
- Attention to detail.
- Strong commitment to a diverse working environment and to serving the needs of a large and diverse community.
- Be highly dependable and punctual.
- Have repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self.
- Wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
- Be audio and videotaped during simulations.
- Applicants with acting experience are encouraged to apply, though this is not an obligatory skill set.
- High School Diploma.
Employment Category
Temporary Part time
Schedule
Work schedule varies, events mainly on Wednesday and Thursday mornings throughout the academic year.
Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries
Department Contact Phone Number
Department Contact for Cover Letter
Terri Eastman
Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged.
Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy. https://policies.dartmouth.edu/policy/tobacco-free-policy