About the role
About WesternU
As you take your first step onto a Western University of Health Sciences campus, each path, each person, each structure comes with a transformative story. WesternU is more than the practice of medicine. We are defined by character and culture.
At WesternU, you will discover humanism at the heart of every interaction: a warm welcome, a sincere smile, a positive word, a kind deed, a thoughtful gesture. You will see students work together on case studies; a parade of pets in campus parks; student clubs offering opportunities for career growth and community involvement; and faculty, staff and students designing their future and the future of WesternU. We display a collaborative mindset in how we operate, educate, and serve others.
Although, geographically, we are two campuses - as humanists, we are one: to enhance and extend the quality of life in our communities and achieve excellence in everything we do. We attract diverse, professional faculty, staff and students that thrive in an environment of humanistic health care education. Join our team of faculty and staff and make a difference.
Posting Details
Position Title Standardized PatientPosition Control Number S02390 Type of Position Staff Position Status Part-time Campus Western University Campus-Lebanon, OR Position Location Department 14301-Standardized Patients Prog-NW Job Summary The major responsibility of this position is to apply various acting, communication, and feedback skill sets as set forth by the parameters of a given event or exercise. Standardized Patients (SPs) perform for learners on the WesternU Lebanon campus as well as outside clients as needed. Performances require a realistic portrayal of a patient or client involving simulating physical signs and symptoms, responding to verbal cues from the learner in a standardized manner that is dictated by the case materials, and/or providing an accurate assessment of the learners' clinical and interpersonal skills verbally and/or through documentation. SPs will often participate in non-invasive physical examinations with learners as part of the learning experience. The SP must be able to perform and assess repeatedly throughout a session without losing accuracy or standardization from previous encounters or fellow SPs. The SP reports directly to the Director of the Office of Medical Simulation, WesternU Oregon. For individual learning events, employee will be scheduled, trained, and supervised by the Standardized Patient Educator leading the event. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Individuals must possess the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodations, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
Must demonstrate flexibility, adaptability and reliability with: - Scheduling and assignments - Performances; encounters require varying skill sets
Must possess strong communication skills, both written and spoken, and be able to: - Understand and follow instructions - Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, supervisors and peers - Accept ongoing feedback from facilitators and incorporate this into case simulation - Provide constructive feedback to learners and colleagues
Must have strong reading and writing skills in order to: - Absorb and use the detailed case training and exam procedural information - Accurately and consistently complete assessments/checklists
Must have excellent ability to recall learned performance.
Must be comfortable participating in repeated physical examination maneuvers. This includes: - Simulating all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner - Wearing a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor - Being willing to be recorded during simulations
Strong attention to detail is essential
Required Qualifications Experience with software programs and computer skills required. Preferred Qualifications Applicants with acting or education experience are encouraged to apply, though this is not an obligatory skill set. Experience as a Standardized Patient preferred.
Essential Job Duties
Key Responsibilities Perform for learners on the WesternU Lebanon campus as well as outside clients as needed. Apply various acting, communication, and feedback skill sets as set forth by the parameters of a given event or exercise. Performances require a realistic portrayal of a patient or client involving simulating physical signs and symptoms, responding to verbal cues from the learner in a standardized manner that is dictated by the case materials, and/or providing an accurate assessment of the learners' clinical and interpersonal skills verbally and/or through documentation. Key Responsibilities Participate in non-invasive physical examinations with learners as part of the learning experience. The SP must be able to perform and assess repeatedly throughout a session without losing accuracy or standardization from previous encounters or fellow SPs. Key Responsibilities Accurately and consistently complete assessments and provide constructive feedback to learners and colleagues Key Responsibilities Other duties as assignedPosting Details Continued
Work Schedule Flexible Hours – events are primarily held on weekdays between 8am-6pmWorking at WesternU
We believe in making an impact in the lives of our employees, personally, and professionally. Every employee has different individual and/or family needs. We offer benefits that are both comprehensive and flexible to address your unique needs. We believe work-life harmony is positive and achievable.
We offer competitive salaries, generous paid time off, insurance plans, reimbursements, and retirement benefits. Additionally,
• Our faculty, staff, and administrators are 100% focused on student success.
• Our University culture creates the context for a nurturing and supportive environment.
• Faculty, staff, and students can expect to make deep, personal relationships within the University community.
• As a Faculty, Staff, or Student at WesternU, you can focus on work that you love, be your authentic self, and lead to the future with innovation in health sciences.
• WesternU's core value of humanism encourages all to bring their whole self in all that they do.
• We are committed to fostering a culture of respect, equity, collaboration, and fun at all levels for all people!
Expected Pay Scale
Minimum $17.00Maximum $20.00
Physical DemandsPhysical Demands
Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? YesIf yes, list maximum weight and duration The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is often required to sit and view a computer screen for prolonged periods of time. The employee is occasionally required to stoop. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and must occasionally move or push by cart up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close and color vision, and ability to adjust focus. Employee may occasionally participate in the standardized patient role of having a simulated client/patient interview and physical examination while in a gown with undergarments on. The physical exam may include, but is not limited to: listening to the heart and lungs with a stethoscope; pressing on your abdomen, neck, face, and limbs to assess tenderness; using a scope to look in your ears, eyes, nose, and throat; taking your pulse, respiration, and blood pressure; checking muscle strength, reflexes, range of motion, and gait. The employee must be comfortable raising or lowering his/her gown to expose areas of the body (chest, abdomen, hip, etc.) for students to perform an adequate physical exam. Describe Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Duties of the position are normally performed in a lab or lecture hall setting. The noise level in this setting ranges from quiet to high noise level depending on the activity at hand.
Posting Information
Posting Number S00873Posting Date 09/17/2020 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes
Conditions of Employment - Background Check
To secure employment, successful fulfillment of a background check, including a criminal records check, may be required. Western University of Health Sciences will extend a conditional offer of employment, subject to rescission if the background check unveils disqualifying information or if it is found that the candidate deliberately withheld or misrepresented information. Non- completion of the background check to satisfaction may impact the ongoing employment of a current Western University of Health Sciences employee who received a conditional offer for the position.
Pay Transparency Act
Pay Transparency Act- Western University of Health Sciences is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This range considers various factors in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience. The Expected Pay Scale is defined as the budgeted salary or hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position. Placement within the Expected Pay Scale is determined by internal equity and relevant qualifications.
Equal Opportunity Statement (EEO)
It is the policy of Western University to provide equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment as required by law without regard to age, race, color, national origin ancestry, citizenship, ethnicity, creed, religion or religious creed, sex or gender (including gender identity), marital status, sexual orientation, disability (both physical and mental) including HIV and AIDS, medical condition (cancer and genetic characteristics), pregnancy (which includes childbirth, breastfeeding and medical conditions related to pregnancy, childbirth or breastfeeding), age, genetic information, military and veteran status, or any other applicable protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.This policy applies to all employment practices within WesternU including without limitation, hiring, recruiting, promotion, termination, layoffs, leave of absence, compensation, benefits, and training. WesternU makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merits, and business needs at the time.
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