Job Information
Geisinger Standardized Patient Lead-1 in Danville, Pennsylvania
Job Summary
The Standardized Patient simulates, in a consistent, disciplined, standardized manner, a patient in a medical situation for purposes of medical resident training. The Standardized Patient is a per diem position with no set schedule for standardized patient training sessions or programs. The Lead Standardized Patient is required to have a set, limited schedule.
Job Duties
Responsible to learn a case, based on a real patient other than themselves.
Interviewed and examined by learners as though they were that person in the doctor's office, clinic, or emergency department, giving that patient's history, and simulating their physical signs, such as pain or difficulty waking.
No invasive examinations are performed; no medications are given; no sharps are used.
Some disrobing may be required.
Fulfills the duties of a Standardized Patient but will also be responsible for reviewing and editing cases, functioning in a lead role at standardized patient training sessions and programs.
Assist in developing and leading quarterly retreats.
Work is typically performed in an office environment. Accountable for satisfying all job specific obligations and complying with all organization policies and procedures. The specific statements in this profile are not intended to be all-inclusive. They represent typical elements considered necessary to successfully perform the job.
Position Details
Education
Bachelor's Degree- (Required)
Experience
Minimum of 2 years-Related work experience (Required)
Certification(s) and License(s)
OUR PURPOSE & VALUES: Everything we do is about caring for our patients, our members, our students, our Geisinger family and our communities. KINDNESS: We strive to treat everyone as we would hope to be treated ourselves. EXCELLENCE: We treasure colleagues who humbly strive for excellence. LEARNING: We share our knowledge with the best and brightest to better prepare the caregivers for tomorrow. INNOVATION: We constantly seek new and better ways to care for our patients, our members, our community, and the nation. SAFETY: We provide a safe environment for our patients and members and the Geisinger family We offer healthcare benefits for full time and part time positions from day one, including vision, dental and domestic partners. Perhaps just as important, from senior management on down, we encourage an atmosphere of collaboration, cooperation and collegiality. We know that a diverse workforce with unique experiences and backgrounds makes our team stronger. Our patients, members and community come from a wide variety of backgrounds, and it takes a diverse workforce to make better health easier for all. We are proud to be an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or status as a protected veteran.
We are an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability or their protected veteran status.