Simulation Actor

Compensation: $15.00

Compensation Type:

Hourly

Employment Type:

Casual

Grade:

NE01

Position Summary

In an educational setting, independently, consistently and accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors and/or disease symptoms while interacting with students in health, wellness, and public safety programs during simulated patient/client encounters designed to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. Reports back to instructors about student behaviors using standardized measurement tools, and participates in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized patients. Works varied hours on an on-call basis, as needed.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Studies a script, or directions, to learn about the character and/or learning scenario and memorizes speaking or behavioral parts.
• Portrays all of the characteristics of the part assigned.
• Learn all aspects of a case portrayal including the part’s appearance, demeanor, chief complaint, symptoms, past medical history, family history, and physical findings.
• Simulate a variety of abnormal physical findings depending on the case needs.
• Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, fellow actors, and staff.
• Demonstrate improvisational skills when appropriate in case portrayals.
• Receive ongoing feedback and modify behaviors accordingly.
• Provide appropriate feedback to learners and colleagues as needed by the project.
• Provides training and workshops for faculty, staff and students; collaborates with other departments, divisions and community agencies.
• Participates on specific college initiatives and teams; implements first year experience strategies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.

Best Consideration Date: 9/30/2026

EEO STATEMENT:

As an EEO employer, Central New Mexico Community College 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, serious medical condition or status as a protected veteran or spousal affiliation. Central New Mexico Community College hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.