Standardized Patient Simulator

Description

Standardized Patient Simulator (Per Diem)

May float between Danbury, New Milford and Norwalk Hospitals. Hours : Per Diem; variable shifts between 9 am - 5 pm with occasional off shifts and weekends.

Summary :

Under the supervision of clinical education faculty; simulates medical scenarios or cases in teaching and / or assessment activities for health-care professionals and students to learn a variety of clinical skills and procedures.

Responsibilities :

1. Simulate medical scenarios with realism in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner.

2. Provide written or oral feedback on medical scenarios to all learners and Spratt Center staff.

3. Participate in training for standardized medical scenarios.

4. Participate in the set up and break down of any simulation activities occurring in the Spratt Center.

5. Observe real-time simulations and / or videotaped simulations to ensure the standards for portrayal are maintained.

6. Fulfills all compliance responsibilities related to the position.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school graduate, or equivalent
• Zero to six months experience
• Ability to learn clinical skills in a limited capacity; to accurately assess learner performance of clinical skills
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with a diverse population of learners
• Flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments;
• Ability to operate a computer and related software applications; exercise discretion and ensure a high-level of confidentiality; willingness to work cooperatively with learners, educators and staff.
• Desired : Ability to recall information at 95% accuracy.

Working Conditions :

Manual : Little or no manual skills / motor coord & finger dexterity

Occupational : Little or no potential for occupational risk

Physical Effort : Medium to Heavy effort. May exert up to 35 lbs. force

Physical Environment : Generally pleasant working conditions

Company : Nuvance Health

Org Unit : 1807

Department : Simulation Center

Exempt : No

Salary Range : $16.50 - $24.18 Hourly, commensurate with experience. Per Diem Fixed Rate : $25.00 / hour