Standardized Patient

Job Title : Standardized Patient

Requisition Number : DU12427

Department Name :

7H0NK : NORTHERN KENTUCKY CAMPUS

Work Location : Highland Heights, KY

Salary Range : $19.00 / hour

Type of Position : Temporary

Position Time Status :

Part-Time

Required Education : High School Diploma

Some College Preferred

Required Related Experience :

N / A

Required License / Registration / Certification :

N / A

Physical Requirements :

focused physical exams, ability to lay flat

Shift :

Shifts of varying length / varying schedules

may occur between 7 : 30am-7pm

Monday through Friday (no weekends)

Job Summary :

Standardized Patients are trained to accurately and consistently recreate the history, personality, physical findings, and emotional structure and response pattern of an actual patient at a point in time. Standardized Patients will be physically examined and / or interviewed by students and faculty as part of the student’s learning experience. The Standardized Patient will use measurement tools to assess student behaviors. Standardized Patients will be recorded for teaching and assessment purposes.

• Simulate all aspects of the patient scenario, including history of current problem, affect / behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate and reliable manner.
• Uses a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs / symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.
• Be physically examined and / or interviewed by students and faculty as part of the student’s learning experience.
• Use measurement tools to assess student behaviors.
• Presents case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students.
• Remains in a specific patient character as trained when responding to student questions.
• Accurately remembers encounters with students for the purpose of scoring student behaviors.
• Accurately and consistently document skills of learners, using a computer.
• Accept ongoing feedback from supervisor and incorporate that feedback into case simulation.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities :

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities? :

No

Preferred Education / Experience :

Acting Experience

Teaching Experience

Communications / Education / Medicine Background

Deadline to Apply : 09 / 30 / 2026

Our University Community :

We value the well-being of each of our employees and are dedicated to creating a healthy place for everyone to work, learn and live. In the interest of maintaining a safe and healthy environment for our students, employees, patients and visitors, the University of Kentucky is a Tobacco & Drug Free campus.

The University follows both the federal and state Constitutions as well as all applicable federal and state laws on nondiscrimination. The University provides equal opportunities for qualified persons in all aspects of institutional operations and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnic origin, religion, creed, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, uniformed service, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, marital status, genetic information or social or economic status.

Any candidate offered a position may be required to pass pre-employment screenings as mandated by University of Kentucky Human Resources. These screenings may include a national background check and / or drug screen.