Standardized Patient

Extended Job Title

Standardized Patient

Org Level 1

Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7

355301 - Simulation Program Abi

Position Description

Incumbents in this position are trained to portray specific sets of health problems and symptoms that will aide students in learning the proper techniques and procedures for taking medical histories, performing medical examinations, determining diagnoses and learning the appropriate way to educate and inform patients of diagnoses.

Requisition ID

27926BR

Travel Required

None

Pay Grade Maximum

Salary is commensurate based on budgetary guidelines of hiring department.

Major/Essential Functions

• Performing a variety of duties in order to accurately and consistently portray specific types of symptoms as defined by a patient case. This may include memorizing the history of their present illness, past medical history, physical exam results as well as demonstrating appropriate body language, emotional status, and personality characteristics.
• Simulate a variety of clinical scenarios including a patient's appearance, demeanor and affect, communication style, chief complaint, symptomatology, patient medical history, and physical finding.
• Demonstrate interviewing skills with students of the School of Pharmacy, School of Nursing, or other students utilizing the simulation center.
• Instruct and practice interviewing and some superficial physical assessment skills with medical students.
• Give feedback after interviewing the student.
• Evaluate and assess the student's skills.
• Deliver feedback in person verbally, written, or electronically.

Grant Funded?

No

Pay Grade Minimum

Salary is commensurate based on budgetary guidelines of hiring department.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Schedule Details

As needed basis

Work Location

Abilene

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic computer skills.
• Prior experience in a simulation environment.

Campus

HSC - Abilene

Department

Simulation Program Abi

Job Type

Part Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan on the Human Resources webpage.

Job Group

Academic Support Professionals

Occasional Duties

Students currently enrolled at TTUHSC are not eligible to apply for this position. Standardized Patients must resign upon acceptance to any programs within the TTUHSC or upon enrollment into courses at TTUHSC.

Shift

Day

EEO Statement

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicant’s race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Required Qualifications

• No acting or direct experience is required.
• The minimum age eligible for hire is 14 years old.
• Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions.
• Must have the ability to memorize and be improvisational.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Jeanne Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. You can locate this report through our website at: https://www.ttuhsc.edu/emergency/clery-report.aspx .