Standardized Patient

Extended Job Title
Standardized Patient

Org Level 1
Texas Tech Univ Health Sciences Ctr

Org Level 7
351301 - Simulation Program Lbk

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
22908BR

Travel Required
None

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.

Grant Funded?
No

Minimum Hire Rate
7.25

Pay Basis
Hourly

Work Location
Odessa

Preferred Qualifications

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

Campus
HSC - Permian Basin

Department
Simulation Program Lbk

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
Seasonal and Temporary

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 applicants 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