Standardized Patient

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 Medicine, 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.

Required Qualifications

No acting or direct experience is required.

The minimum age eligible for hire is 16 years old.

Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions.

Must have the ability to memorize and be improvisational.

Preferred Qualifications

Basic computer skills.
Prior experience in a simulation environment.

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.

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.

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.

Pay Basis

Hourly

Pay Grade Minimum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan.

Pay Grade Maximum

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as, the institutional pay plan.

Grant Funded?

No

Job Type

Part Time

Job Group

Seasonal and Temporary

Shift

Day

Schedule Details

8:00am - 12:00pm or 1:00pm - 5:00 ; 2 days per week

Travel Required

None

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No