Hourly Student Employment - Student Standardized Patients

ECU Office of Clinical Skills Assessment and Education ( OCSAE) is currently hiring Student Standardized Patients.

This position is not a part-time position with a set schedule or hours and will have sporadic type hours that are based on learner events.

A Standardized Patient (SP) is trained using a medical case scenarios to portray the symptoms, personalities and life situation of actual patients, working with medical students and learners from all health sciences areas. During a simulation, the learner interviews the SP and performs basic, non-invasive physical exam techniques. A goal of the program is to foster an environment where learners can practice, train, and test effective communication skills and exam techniques. Some simulations include SP assessments of clinical and interpersonal skills of learners. SP responsibilities may include such tasks as checking room inventory and room set-up, as well as post-event organization.

SPs may also work as Proctors to assist trainers with event preparation and execution. Duties may include event operations, exam room monitoring, attendance taking, computer setup, accounting for event materials, and restocking exam rooms. SPs and Proctors may engage in other duties such as making copies, reviewing paperwork and videos, operating computers, copiers, and paper shredders, and assisting the team with other program needs.

Clinical Skills Assessment and Education is located on the 2nd floor in the Eastern AHEC and ECU Clinical Skills Building. Activities occur in Brody School of Medicine ( SOM) and other offsite locations.

Hours typically vary from 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. and occasionally 6:30 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. Rate of pay will begin at $15.00 per hour and will vary based on job assignment(s). SPs work on an as-needed basis. Reliable transportation is required.

Applicants must be comfortable with wearing a medical gown and willing to serve as a body model for non-invasive physical examinations.

Unable to consider applicants who are enrolled in the Nursing, Medical, Dental or PA graduate programs as this will present a conflict of interest.

Valid NC Driver's License preferred.

Please upload your resume online along with:

1) 2 -3 references
2) Copy of your school schedule
3) List of days and times that you are available to work during semester.

You will need to provide a new schedule and with your availability each semester.

Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.

East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.

Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.