Standardized Patient/Simulated Person

Serves the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine in an "as-needed" capacity under the supervision of the Office of Medical Education (OMED) Standardized/Simulated Patient Program for all SP (Standardized Patient/Simulated Person) activities, courses, and assessments. SPs are a vital part of the education of medical students, professionals in the health sciences and beyond. This work includes the ability for the SP to realistically portray the lived experience of people in common health and communication situations framed in an educational role-play format. This is not a research subject position. The ability to interface with a wide variety of people in a professional and/or academic setting is necessary. An SP is trained to interact with learners practicing interpersonal skills, while observing the learner to provide balanced, safe and effective feedback regarding the impact of the use of these skills. This work includes paid training in communication skills, self-awareness, observation skills, basic physical exam knowledge and the scoring of skills checklists for teaching and testing sessions within the School of Medicine and in other partnerships in the University of Pittsburgh and beyond. Confidentiality and discretion regarding learner performance and other educational information is expected.

High School Degree or the equivalent required. Basic computer skills such as typing and data entry required.

This is a part-time, as needed position with a flexible schedule. However, all events occur between 7:30 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Monday - Friday. To be eligible, applicant must have some availability during these hours.

Current University of Pittsburgh students and employees are not eligible for this position.

COVID Considerations: Access to a laptop or computer for simulations conducted remotely is recommended. Most simulations will occur in-person following the recommended safety precautions. Willingness and ability to be trained on and use technology to further the educational goals of the program is required. The University of Pittsburgh requires all employees to upload proof of vaccination status, or to submit an exemption. If approved for exemption, the candidate must submit weekly swab tests via Quest Labs.