Standardized Patient / Actor

Job Title: Standardized Patient - SAMFE Program

location : Joint Base Lewis McChord , WA 98431

Job Type : Full-time

Key Responsibilities:

• Simulation Participation: Act as a simulated patient in medical forensic examination scenarios, following predefined scripts and accurately portraying the physical and emotional aspects of the role.
• Encounter Quantity: Conduct 15 simulated encounters per course iteration, maintaining consistency and realism throughout each interaction.
• Course Iterations: Participate in ten (10) course iterations per year, providing a total of 50 SPs across all iterations.
• Collaboration: Work closely with the SAMFE Program instructors to ensure the accurate portrayal of patients' medical history, emotions, and reactions during simulated encounters.
• Feedback: Offer constructive feedback to medical professionals participating in the training program, based on observations and interactions, to facilitate skill development and improvement.
• Professionalism: Uphold a professional demeanor, maintain confidentiality, and adhere to punctuality and reliability in attendance for scheduled encounters.
• Training and Orientation: Participate in training sessions to familiarize yourself with scenarios, scripts, and simulation techniques, ensuring high-quality performance.
• Documentation: Complete accurate evaluations and assessments of participant performance based on predefined criteria and competencies.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; some college coursework or higher education preferred.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to follow scripted scenarios and realistically portray emotions, medical conditions, and behaviors.
• Prior experience as a Standardized Patient or in a related role is an advantage.
• Willingness to undergo training and orientation to accurately simulate scenarios.
• Punctuality and reliability in attending scheduled encounters.
• Comfortable with technology and simulation equipment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and professionalism in a medical training environment.

Working Conditions:

• This is a contract-based position with a requirement for 50 SPs per year, divided among ten (10) course iterations.
• Work takes place within a simulated clinical environment.
• Physical demands may include sitting, standing, and assuming specific positions during scenarios.
• Standardized Patients may portray patients of different genders, ages, and cultural backgrounds.
• The role requires a commitment to confidentiality and the ethical conduct of medical training.