20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc. · Gainesville, GA

Standardized Patient Emulator - PRN at 20 Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Inc. — Gainesville, GA

Full-timeGainesville, GAPosted 2026-07-14Apply on Workday
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Full job description

Job Category:

Medical Education

Work Shift/Schedule:

Varies

About the Role

Job Summary

The Standardized Patient Emulator will play the role of a patient or medical staff member to facilitate the training of physicians, nurses, and other health professionals. He/she will follow scripting and direction to display signs/symptoms of various medical conditions. He/she will support healthcare providers in learning the value of connection, empathy, and astute inquiry and assessment in patient care. Must be willing and able to participate in a series of physical exams while dressed in a hospital gown in a simulated patient room. Does not involve invasive procedures. Hours of work will be on an as-needed basis according to the training schedules and needs of the Simulation Center.

Minimum Job Qualifications

  • Licensure or other certifications:
  • Educational Requirements: High School Diploma or GED
  • Minimum Experience:
  • Other:

Preferred Job Qualifications

  • Preferred Licensure or other certifications:
  • Preferred Educational Requirements: Experience or training in acting (theatre or drama).
  • Preferred Experience: Multi-lingual proficiency. No experience as a Standardized Patient required.
  • Other:
  • Ability to memorize simulated patient information and accurately portray specific symptoms and/or behaviors
  • Strong reading, writing, and communication skills
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality and objectivity in the evaluation and training of health care professionals
  • Flexibility with schedules, job responsibilities, and changes in working environment. Ability to explore and develop creative alternatives to challenges
  • Professional demeanor and demonstration of excellent communication, organizational, and relationship skills. Customer service focused.

Essential Tasks and Responsibilities

  • Accurately portray a patient and simulate and/or verbalize a variety of physical symptoms and behaviors.
  • Participate in a series of physical exams while wearing a hospital gown (with undergarments beneath).
  • Memorize detailed simulated patient history and case information to accurately respond to assessment questioning.
  • Confidentially evaluate learners through utilization of a written checklist of performance standards.
  • Be willing to be videotaped and/or observed during physical examinations.
  • Be flexible in scheduling and able to commit to scheduled shifts.

Physical Demands

  • Weight Lifted: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time
  • Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65%of time
  • Vision: Moderate, Constantly 66-100% of time
  • Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%
  • Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%
  • Pushing/Pulling: Occasionally 0-30%
  • Intensity of Work: Occasionally 0-30%
  • Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding

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