Standardized Patient Emulator-PRN
Company: Northeast Georgia Medical Center
Location: Gainesville
Posted on: April 1, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Category: Medical Education Work Shift/Schedule: Varies
Northeast Georgia Health System is rooted in a foundation of
improving the health of our communities. 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: Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills and
Abilities 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, Fingering Working at NGHS means being part of something
special: a team invested in you as a person, an employee, and in
helping you reach your goals. NGHS: Opportunities start here.
Northeast Georgia Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer
and will not tolerate discrimination in employment on the basis of
race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression, religion, disability, ethnicity, national origin,
marital status, protected veteran status, genetic information, or
any other legally protected classification or status.
Keywords: Northeast Georgia Medical Center, Atlanta , Standardized Patient Emulator-PRN, Healthcare , Gainesville, Georgia
