Standardized Patient

Standardized Patient

Hiring Department: Department of Medical Education

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 10

FLSA Status: To Be Determined at Offer

Earliest Start Date: Ongoing

Position Duration: Expected to Continue

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

Purpose

Standardized Patients are trained to consistently simulate real patients' medical conditions, histories, and emotions in a standardized manner to allow students to develop and practice clinical and communication skills in a safe, controlled environment.

Responsibilities:

• Portray patient scenarios consistently and accurately, including medical history, symptoms, body language, and emotional state
• Participate in simulated medical interviews and physical examinations
• Provide verbal or written feedback to students in a constructive and professional manner
• Accurately recall and evaluate student performance using checklists or forms
• Maintain confidentiality regarding case content and student performance
• Attend training sessions and rehearsal activities as required

Required Qualifications

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to memorize and consistently recreate scenarios
• Dependable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling
• Comfortable with physical examination by medical students
• High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in acting, teaching, or healthcare education
• Familiarity with clinical or educational environments
• Bilingual abilities are a plus

Salary Range $25.00 Hourly

Working Conditions

• Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
• May work around chemical fumes
• May work around standard office conditions
• May work around biohazards
• May work around chemicals
• Climbing of stairs
• Lifting and moving
• Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Work Shift

Onsite required at the Dell Medical School, Health Learning Building located at 1501 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712. Virtual work will also be available as needed to meet students' learning needs. Training will be onsite, and weekly hours will be variable based on business needs.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV