Job Description

Department

HEALTH SCIENCES (BL-MED-IUBLA)

Department Information

The Indiana University School of Medicine (IUSM) is the largest School of Medicine in the country. The Bloomington regional campus is the largest campus outside of Indianapolis, and hosts 100 medical students, 35 graduate students, over 400 baccalaureate students pursuing a minor in Medical Sciences, and thousands of baccalaureate and graduate students enrolled in our medical sciences courses. Our faculty includes basic and translational science research faculty in Cell and Molecular Cancer Biology, and educational research faculty in Anatomy; teaching faculty who support the baccalaureate, graduate and medical doctorate teaching missions, and over 250 adjunct faculty in our region. We employ 16 full and hourly part-time staff.

The IUSM-Bloomington enjoys close relationships not only with the other schools on the Bloomington campus, but also with the Simon Cancer Center, the statewide Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Regenstrief Institute, and Indiana University (IU) Health South Central Region. We are in the process of launching the 1st ever Graduate Medical Education programs in Bloomington in Emergency Medicine and Internal Medicine. These medical residencies will deepen our relationship with IU Health and the IUSM Graduate Medical Education office, and improve the medical care provided for nearly half a million patients in the South-Central region of Indiana.

Job Summary

• The Patient Model works with medical students and other health professions learners for them to practice non-invasive physical assessments.
  • Auscultation (listening with a stethoscope) to heart, lungs, and bowels.
  • Eye examinations using an ophthalmoscope.
  • Ear examinations using an otoscope
  • Physical examinations including inspection (looking) of the skin, palpation (feeling or pressing on the abdomen, neck, or chest), and percussion (tapping) of the chest, abdomen, and lower back.
  • Inspection of the oral cavity (mouth and tongue) using a tongue depressor.
  • Conducts range of motion testing and extremity strength (moving arms, legs, hands, feet, and head/neck).
  • Have vital signs taken including pulse, blood pressure, respiratory rate, oral temperature, and pulse oximeter (external finger instrument), Reflex testing (tapping with a small rubber mallet).
• Undergo non-invasive imaging examinations using ultrasound. This involves having a gel applied to the skin and an ultrasound probe placed on the skin with slight
  pressure. This procedure may require skin to be exposed including chest, abdomen, neck, legs, and arms.
• Works with medical students and other health professions learners for learners to practice history taking and interviewing skills.
• Model patients will be themselves and participate in the interview using their own personal history. While these interviews are confidential and learners are aware of the need for confidentiality, model patients may share only information they are comfortable sharing.

Qualifications

EDUCATION

Required

• High school diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED).

OTHER

Required

• Minimum age of 18 years old.

SKILLS

Required

• Proficient verbal communications skills.
• Ability to be dependable and punctual.
• Ability to work in a professional manner with learners and faculty.
• Ability to be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self.

Working Conditions / Demands

This positions requires the ability to position oneself in a supine position for ultrasound examinations. Male subjects will need to wear athletic shorts to expose body areas while female subjects will wear athletic shorts and sports bras. Some examinations will require the Model Patient to wear a hospital gown overtop underwear.

Additional Information

Work is intermittent, dependent on the needs of the curriculum.

Model patients will be advised of the type of examination ahead of scheduling and have the ability to refuse to participate.

Examinations will NOT include intimate examinations (male - testicular and prostate, female - breast and pelvic).

Work Location

Indiana University Health Sciences Building

2631 East Discovery Parkway

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$20.00 per hour

Work Hours

Monday - Friday, with rare weekend and evening needs

6-8 hours per month

Only during the school year. (August - May)

Usually Daytime

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Comprehensive medical and dental insurance
• Health savings account with generous IU contributions
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts
• Basic group life insurance paid by IU
• Voluntary supplemental life, long-term disability, critical illness, and supplemental accidental death and dismemberment insurance
• Base retirement plan with generous IU contributions, subject to vesting
• Voluntary supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition subsidy for employees and family members taking IU courses
• 10 paid holidays plus a paid winter break each year
• Generous paid time off plans
• Paid leave for new parents and IU-sponsored volunteer events
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing the IU Benefit Programs Brochure.

Job Classification

Career Level: Part Time Employee

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Part Time Employee

Job Family: Part Time Employee

Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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