CEAC Standardized Patient Technician

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Director of the DUCOM Clinical Education Assessment Center this position provides real-time feedback and direction to instructors and learners taking part in clinical skills simulation activities. Standardized Patient Technicians help train patient instructors and provide quality assurance feedback on physical exam maneuvers, scenarios, and clinical skills assessments. Additionally, this position will help monitor sessions and direct the progress of clinical skills activities in real-time through the use of dedicated computer apps and audio-visual equipment.

Essential Functions

• Serve as a session operator by assisting center staff and visiting faculty instructors with running and monitoring teaching sessions to provide quality feedback and performance assessments to Patient Instructors and Learners
• Assist faculty course instructors with training other instructors for the physical exam teaching program and other operational aspects of clinical skills simulation scenarios.
• Use simulation software and digital audio-visual equipment to configure simulation scenarios and monitor clinical skills sessions. This includes participating in technical training as necessary
• Understand the use and operation of different medical equipment ranging from otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, blood pressure cuff and etc.
• Provide feedback on clinical skills simulation training modules and program materials
• Help set up the Clinical Education Assessment Center assuring that the facility equipment is set up for teaching sessions.
• Other duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 1-3 years experience
• Knowledge of medical terminology preferred.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills (computer hardware equipment and software applications) relevant to simulator functions.
• Excellent computer skills, including Microsoft Word & Outlook.
• Ability to memorize and retain aspects of the clinical case.
• Ability to learn new software and hardware quickly and independently.
• Ability to retain knowledge of simulator set-up.
• Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
• Ability to read small print.
• Ability to complete a Quality Assurance training.
• Ability to work with internal and external individuals from different disciplines and different levels of training.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and require minimal supervision with the ability to work as a team member.
• Flexibility and adaptability in dynamic environment; able to work evening/weekends.
• Work requires occasional heavy physical lifting of equipment and management/utilization of advanced medical devices.
• Able to work flexible hours on a per diem basis.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Lifting demands 25lbs

Location

• University City - Philadelphia, PA

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt. The offered pay is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Special Instructions to the Applicant
Please make sure you upload your CV/resume and cover letter when submitting your application.

A review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.