Job Description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

The Standardized Patient (SP) acts as a lay person or patient to portray medical illnesses as part of training for students and employees.

Every day you will portray patients by consistently recreating specific medical histories, emotional states, and physical symptoms based on provided scripts. Facilitate Training by acting as a patient during physical examinations to help students practice their clinical and communication skills. Evaluate Learners by providing objective, detailed feedback and completing performance checklists for students following each encounter. Adapt & Collaborate by working effectively with faculty, participating in debriefings, and supporting training activities-including acting as the voice for medical mannequins. Maintain Records by accurately inputting assessment data into our computer systems and maintaining the confidentiality of all training materials.

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Strong performance skills including the ability to memorize and portray complex characters with consistency, accuracy, and realism.

• Technical proficiency with comfort using a computer for email, scheduling, and entering electronic survey data to score student performance.

• Exceptional communication skills that are clear, professional, and constructive in both verbal and written forms.

• A commitment to ethics through a deep respect for confidentiality and the ability to maintain the integrity of training materials and assessment data.

• A growth mindset characterized by a willingness to accept on-going constructive feedback from educators and managers to refine your performance.

Job Requirements

Required

• High School Graduate General Studies

Preferred

• Acting experience

• Previous Standardized Patient (SP) experience

Where You'll Work

Hello Humankindness: Join a Legacy of Healing at Saint Joseph's Hospital and Medical Center (SJHMC)

Ready to make a real difference? Join SJHMC in Phoenix AZ., a 571-bed nonprofit founded by the Sisters of Mercy over 125 years ago. We're more than a hospital; we're a global destination for life-changing care, embracing patients with humankindness.

Here, your calling will flourish. We're not just a workplace; we're a community dedicated to a mission of service.

Leaders in Specialized Care:

• Barrow Neurological Institute (BNI): A world-renowned center for groundbreaking neurological research and innovative treatments.

• Norton Thoracic Institute (NTI): A national leader in advanced thoracic care with pioneering surgical techniques.

• Level I Trauma Center: One of Arizona's busiest ERs, providing immediate, comprehensive care for critically injured patients 24/7.

Why SJHMC?

• Culture of Excellence & Well-being: We care for our people, fostering professional and personal growth.

• Community & Collaboration: Be part of a network committed to global health and well-being.

• Join a Legacy, Shape a Future: Over 20% of our patients travel internationally for our specialized care.

This is an invitation to join a family of dedicated professionals at the forefront of medical innovation, united by the power of humankindness.

Pay Range

$23.00 - $32.49 /hour

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

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