Standardized Patient - PRN

Northeast Georgia Health System (NGHS) Simulation Center is seeking a Standardized Patient Emulator to step into the role of a patient or medical staff member and help train physicians, nurses, and health professionals. Working from detailed scripts and direction, the emulator portrays the signs and symptoms of various medical conditions in a simulated patient room. No invasive procedures are involved, and shifts are scheduled on an as-needed basis around the Simulation Center's training calendar.

Responsibilities

Accurately portray a patient, simulating and verbalizing a variety of physical symptoms and behaviors; Participate in healthcare simulation activities that may include interviews, history-taking, and selected non-invasive physical activities; Memorize detailed patient histories and case information to respond authentically to learners' questions; Provide constructive feedback to learners from the patient perspective using established feedback tools and guidelines

Requirements

High school diploma or GED; Strong memorization skills with the ability to accurately portray specific symptoms and behaviors; Excellent reading, writing, and verbal communication skills; Demonstrate sound judgment, professionalism, confidentiality, and consistency when portraying patient cases and interacting with learners; A flexible, adaptable mindset with creative problem-solving skills; A professional, customer-service-oriented demeanor with strong interpersonal skills; Bring flexibility to your schedule and commit to shifts as booked; Be comfortable being videotaped and/or observed during exams

Nice to have

Acting, theatre, or drama experience or training; Multi-lingual proficiency