Standardized Patient Clinical Educator (SP)

Job Summary:

This is a flexible PART-TIME AS NEEDED hourly (paid monthly) University Staff (unclassified) position. We are located at the University of Colorado School of Medicine, Center for Advancing Professional Excellence (CAPE). CAPE provides modern medical simulation education that incorporates clinical scenarios, clinical instructors, mannequins of varying degrees of fidelity, and learners at any level of training into a robust teaching and learning environment. The CAPE is comprised of 14 full-time team members and over 80 part-time standardized patients and teaching associates.

The Standardized Patient Clinical Educator (SP) is a trained individual who can accurately and consistently portray the history, personality, physical finding, emotion's structure and response pattern of an actual patient, family member, health care provider, or needed role of a particular point in time. SPs are used to train future doctors, nurses and other health care professionals. The SP will also be asked to complete checklists and evaluations on learners' performance, as needed, and give appropriate feedback to learners regarding their performance. SPs need to be standardized in how they portray the patient so every learner will get the same portrayal.

CAPE works with health care workers to provide patient center care. We are here to help present and future Health care providers remember that the patient has a story and a perspective that needs to be heard. The value of working with an SP is to give the learner an opportunity to practice in a safe setting before working with their own patients.

This is an as needed position, so weekly hours are not promised or guaranteed. We do ask that you commit to at least 40 hours a quarter. For more information and before applying we ask that you look at our website https://medschool.cuanschutz.edu/cape.

Responsibilities After Training Completion:

• Portray appropriate symptoms and/or emotion(s).
• Accurately complete required checklists.
• Provide learners with specific, accurate, unbiased feedback on communication skills and instruct them on ways to build a positive patient-provider relationship.
• Consistently give correct opening statement without embellishments or omissions.
• Respond only with information in script or information discussed in training.
• Actively participating in required training and mock sessions.

Work Location:

Onsite - this role is expected to work onsite and is located in Aurora, CO.

Why Join Us:

The CAPE is a national and international centerpiece of educational and assessment innovation, located at the Anschutz Medical Campus. At the core of the CAPE's work is a dedication to and a passion for producing humanistic and scientifically grounded health professionals, using innovative methods to educate and assess the essential skills needed by these professionals to serve the citizens of Colorado and beyond. The CAPE also conducts research on the nature and quality of communication between health care professionals and patients, physical examination teaching and learning, high fidelity simulation, and other topics.

Why Work for the University?

We have AMAZING benefits and offer exceptional amounts of holiday, vacation, and sick leave! The University of Colorado offers an excellent benefits package including:

• Medical: Multiple plan options
• Dental: Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance: Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan: Employer contributes 10% of your gross pay
• Paid Time Off: Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 10/year
• Tuition Benefit: Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass: Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

There are many additional perks & programs with the CU Advantage.

Diversity and Equity:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is committed to recruiting and supporting a diverse student body, faculty, and administrative staff. The university strives to promote a culture of inclusiveness, respect, communication, and understanding. We encourage applications from women, ethnically minoritized individuals, persons with disabilities, persons within the LGBTQ+ community, and all veterans. In addition, the Anschutz Campus has also been recognized as an Age-Friendly University. The University of Colorado is committed to diversity and equality in education and employment.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two years of work experience in the occupational field or specialized subject area of the work assigned to the job. Relevant fields include Performing Arts, Theater, Nursing, Patient Care, Clinical/Medical Research, Medical Simulation, coaching, education, or closely related assignments.

Substitution: College or university course work, related to the work assignment, may substitute on a year-for-year basis.

Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at the time of hire.

Bonafide Occupational Qualification (BFOQ): The available work in the CAPE for Standardized Patient positions is based upon curriculum, supplying a realistic educational experience that produces qualified health professionals and real-life patient populations. We are especially interested in applicants who can strengthen the diversity of our academic community. The CAPE may occasionally need to filter applicants for these positions based on the demographic of the applicant, to meet the needs of specific health case scenarios. For example: only women can be booked for obstetrics and gynecology cases. For this reason, applicants must identify whether they are male or female at the time of application.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must have access to regular use of a computer with internet access.
• Must be willing and able to work part-time, with sporadic work schedules, as well as non-guaranteed work hours.
• Must be willing and able to work at least 40 hours per quarter.
• Must be willing and able to attend project related training and mock sessions.
• Must be willing and able to fully portray and/or simulate medical case scenarios physically and mentally.
• Must be willing and able to travel on short notice to various off-site locations as needed and/or as requested.
• Must be willing and able to subject to personal physical examinations as they pertain to the necessary job duties of the position, including but not limited to abdominal exams, chest exams (heart, lungs), knee exams, musculoskeletal exams, neurological exams, etc.
• Must be willing and able to work during the following busy periods each year:
  
  
  
  • February through May (trainings begin in January).
  • September through December (trainings begin in August).
  
  
  
  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a similar position, portraying health-related case scenarios for educational purposes.
• Experience teaching or training in an academic medical and/or clinical research environment.
• Experience that demonstrates knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Experience completing complex checklists accurately and consistently.
• Experience using Microsoft Office and/or similar computer applications.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Computer skills, including ability to learn and then work with the following programs: Education Management Solution Software, Microsoft Office, Word, Outlook.
• Demonstrated computer literacy with MAC or PC programs.
• Ability to access and utilize the online scheduling software to sign-up for projects.
• Ability to independently track schedule and number of hours worked using an electronic tracking system.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills and the ability to easily establish rapport with a wide variety of individuals.
• Ability to work well and communicate clearly, professionally, and effectively with a variety of people including members of the Center, faculty, staff, students, proctors, teaching associates, and clinical educators.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team and independently.
• Ability to work effectively on multiple tasks.
• Ability to be well organized in all work aspects.
• Ability to work proactively on projects and tasks, anticipating project, client and team needs for success.
• Capacity for flexibility and adaptability in different work situations.
• Demonstrated flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments.
• Dependability and punctuality with event assignments and email responsiveness
• Ability to memorize large amounts of information, repeat it back, and answer related questions.
• Demonstrated ability to receive ongoing feedback from an SP Educator and/or Faculty Member and modify behaviors accordingly.
• Demonstrated ability to be trained and instructed, as well as willingness to work cooperatively with learners, other SPCE's, faculty, and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to accurately portray all aspects of a case scenario as trained including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings.
• Willingness and ability to subject to personal physical examinations as they pertain to the necessary job duties of the position.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, please submit the following document(s):

1. A letter of interest describing relevant job experiences as they relate to listed job qualifications and interest in the position

2. Curriculum vitae / Resume

3. Three to five professional references, including name, address, phone number (mobile number if appropriate), and email address

Questions should be directed to: Melissa Giardina- melissa.giardina@cuanschutz.edu

Screening of Applications Begins:

Immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Anticipated Pay Range:

The starting salary range (or hiring range) for this position has been established as $21 per hour.

The above salary range (or hiring range) represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. This position may be eligible for overtime compensation, depending on the level.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. The University of Colorado provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your bottom line.

Total Compensation Calculator: http://www.cu.edu/node/153125

ADA Statement:

The University will provide reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities throughout the employment application process. To request an accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Human Resources ADA Coordinator at hr.adacoordinator@cuanschutz.edu.

Background Check Statement:

The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students, and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct background investigations for all prospective employees.

Vaccination Statement:

CU Anschutz strongly encourages vaccination against the COVID-19 virus and other vaccine-preventable diseases. If you work, visit, or volunteer in healthcare facilities or clinics operated by our affiliated hospital or clinical partners or by CU Anschutz, you will be required to comply with the vaccination and medical surveillance policies of the facilities or clinics where you work, visit, or volunteer, respectively. In addition, if you work in certain research areas or perform certain safety-sensitive job duties, you must enroll in the occupational health medical surveillance program.