Job Information
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center – El Paso Standardized Patient (TECHS/Alberta) in El Paso, Texas
35006BR
Extended Job Title:
Standardized Patient (TECHS/Alberta)
Org Level 1:
Texas Tech Unv Hlth Sci Ctr El Paso
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:
35006BR
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:
Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected
Pay Basis:
Hourly
Work Location:
El Paso
Preferred Qualifications:
Basic computer skills.
Prior experience in a simulation environment.
Campus:
HSC - El Paso
Department:
TECHS Elp
Required Attachments:
Cover Letter, Resume / CV
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 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 .