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Overview
At the UCR Center for Simulated Patient Care (CSPC) at the School of Medicine, Standardized Patients (SP's) portray the roles of patients, family members or others to allow students to practice physical exam skills, history taking, communication skills and other exercises. SP's learn the symptoms, personality traits, and other characteristics of a patient and perform them in a standardized way. For a patient role, SP's receive case materials in advance of training that must be memorized to accurately portray the patient with a learner (medical student, resident or doctor). This generally includes information related to the current medical complaint (when it started, previous episodes, severity, etc.), along with other background information (marital status, past medical history, allergies, tobacco use, alcohol use, etc.). SP's use the information to portray the patient in either a one‑on‑one setting with a single student/learner, or in a group setting with instructors and/or other students observing.
Responsibilities
Perform physical examinations in some cases or learning activities, with all physical exams performed on skin and wearing a patient gown over undergarments. These exams include but are not limited to the heart and/or lungs, listening to and pressing on the chest wall; listening to and/or pressing on the abdomen; taking pulses and/or blood pressure; ultrasound assessment, etc.
Assist in psychosocial cases to help students develop communication skills or work through difficult emotional situations in a safe environment.
Provide feedback through oral and written communication regarding the completeness and quality of the learner's performance.
Complete checklist items that indicate what the student/learner did or did not do during the patient visit.
Ensure no invasive exams or procedures are performed and that SP's do not take any medications or participate in clinical research as part of their role at the CSPC.
Compensation The full salary range for the Standardized Patient is $21.00 - $30.00 per hour.
Employment Type & Schedule This role is per diem and scheduled on an as‑needed basis.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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Responsibilities
Perform physical examinations in some cases or learning activities, with all physical exams performed on skin and wearing a patient gown over undergarments. These exams include but are not limited to the heart and/or lungs, listening to and pressing on the chest wall; listening to and/or pressing on the abdomen; taking pulses and/or blood pressure; ultrasound assessment, etc.
Assist in psychosocial cases to help students develop communication skills or work through difficult emotional situations in a safe environment.
Provide feedback through oral and written communication regarding the completeness and quality of the learner's performance.
Complete checklist items that indicate what the student/learner did or did not do during the patient visit.
Ensure no invasive exams or procedures are performed and that SP's do not take any medications or participate in clinical research as part of their role at the CSPC.
Compensation The full salary range for the Standardized Patient is $21.00 - $30.00 per hour.
Employment Type & Schedule This role is per diem and scheduled on an as‑needed basis.
Seniority Level
Internship
Employment Type
Part‑time
Job Function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Online Audio and Video Media
Qualifications & Requirements
Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. Currently, we are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa for staff.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
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