Standardized Patient - Independent Contractor, CA
Southern California University of Health Sciences
Location
Whittier, California
Salary
$25 / HOUR
Quick overview
Provide simulated practice experience for students through scripted patient encounters. Mimic specific symptoms and aches to help interns assess, diagnose, and determine treatment courses.
Requirements summary
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent and the ability to memorize case histories. Candidates must be physically able to stand for long periods and allow examinations of various body extremities.
Job description
Job Title
Standardized Patient - Independent Contractor
Location: Southern California University of Health Sciences
Department: Interprofessional Education
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Supervisor: Karina Madrigal, Dean of Interprofessional Education
Important Employment Note
This assignment is part of an independent contractor position. It does not constitute an offer of full-time employment and does not include eligibility for employee benefits or unemployment compensation. Engagements are scheduled on an as-needed basis, with no guarantee of future assignments.
Southern California University of Health Sciences has a fun, challenging, diverse independent contractor role as a Standardized Patient (SP). The successful candidate will possess reliability, punctuality, flexibility, work well with others, and follow instructions effectively.
The Standardized Patient (SP) provides SCU students with simulated practice experience through scripted patient encounters. SPs are trained to provide lists of symptoms and to mimic aches and pains for the student intern to assess, diagnose, and determine a course of treatment.
Specifications and Requirements
- Education: High school graduate, or equivalent
- Prior
- Experience: Previous standardized patient or acting experience preferred
- Punctuality
- Able to hear, read, and follow instructions
- Good command of written and verbal English language skills
- Flexible enough to accommodate changes during events
- Able to stand for long periods of time; able to bend, reach and twist easily
- Ability to memorize case history or other character specifics for events
- Maintain confidentiality with all student information and case materials
- Willingness to allow examination of extremities, head, chest, abdomen, and back
Other Essential Skills
- Listen and follow instructions provided by lead faculty or event coordinator
- Be professional at all times and cooperate with faculty, staff members, and students
- Ability to think quickly and perform appropriately at events
