The Standardized Patient is an individual who may portray or simulate a patient as part of a medical case. Standardized patients may serve in a variety of capacities in order to help educate and assess learners and practitioners. Standardized Patients learn all aspects of a case portrayal including the patient’s appearance, demeanor, chief complaint symptoms, past medical history, family history, and physical findings.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
PHYSICIAL AND SENSORY REQUIREMENTS:
Sitting for up to six hours per day, one hour at a time. Standing for up to five hours per day, one hour at a time. Walking up to three hours per day, thirty minutes at a time. Fingering and handling frequently. Twisting and turning of hands occasionally. Lifting and carrying up to ten pounds, occasionally. Occasionally stoops, bends, squats, kneels, and reaches above shoulder level. Hearing as it relates to normal conversation. Seeing as it relates to general, near and visual monotony.
EDUCATION:
High School Diploma required.
TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
Acting training or experience useful, but not essential. Teaching or training experience useful, but not essential.
SCHEDULE/LOCATION:
Requires working at least five (5) sessions in three (3) months. A session typically lasts 2 hours. Simulation Center at the Bethlehem Campus (Ostrum Street)
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St. Luke's University Health Network is a regional network of hospitals, physicians and other related organizations providing care primarily in Lehigh, Northampton, Monroe, Carbon, Schuylkill, Bucks, Montgomery and Berks counties in Pennsylvania and Warren County in New Jersey.
The Network provides services at more than 150 sites. St. Luke's University Health Network is comprised of six hospital sites. The Network includes:
Areas of exceptional medical expertise include:
St. Luke's offers an exceptional benefit plan for employees. Our values are reflected in all we do for patients, each other and the community:
Pride - We take pride in our accomplishments and in our organization.
Caring - We show consideration for others and their feelings. We treat others as we want to be treated.
Respect - We recognize the value, diversity and importance of each other, those we serve and the organization.
Accountability - We are responsible to make decisions and solve problems in a timely and effective manner.
Flexibility - We adapt to the changing needs and expectations of those we serve.
Teamwork - We work together to improve quality.
The mission of St. Luke's University Health Network is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care.