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Job Title

Task Worker (Standardized Patient)

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

$50.00 hourly

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

A standardized patient (SP) is an individual who is trained to act as a patient in medical scenario for learners in medical/nursing training. The SP will accurately portray victims of sexual and/or physical abuse while interacting with trainees. All simulated scenarios will be performed at the TAMIU Simulation Lab.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Work in a professional manner with effective communication skills.

• Simulate a realistic portrayal of a victim of sexual assault or physical abuse with appropriate affect/behavior and physical findings using moulage makeup.

• Demonstrate improvisational skills when appropriate to the case scenario.

• Allow trainees to conduct general physical examination and evidence collection on them for learning purposes.

• Accommodate guided genital/pelvic internal examinations for trainees under private and modest conditions.

• Provide constructive feedback to trainees using standardized tools to enhance student learning (direct, written, computer).

• Receptive to ongoing feedback and modify performance as needed.

• Perform other duties specific to the job description as need arises.

Minimum Requirements

• Education – High school diploma or GED.

• Experience – No previous experience required.

• May not be a currently enrolled student at Texas A&M International University.

  Preferred Qualifications:

• Acting experience

• Experience in health care setting

Other Requirements:

• Comfort level with intimate topics provided in scenarios.

• Excellent communication skills.

• Flexibility and reliability with assignments.

• Position is Temporary, subject to funding and/or need.

• Position requires a flexible schedule to work evening and/or weekend hours, as necessary.

First review of applications will be November 17, 2021

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials. The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience" has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include:

• Resume/CV

• Cover Letter

• 3-5 professional references and their full contact information

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) is an international university, poised at the Gateway to Mexico and serving as the cultural and intellectual hub of a vibrant multilingual and multicultural community.

TAMIU provides over 7000 students with a learning environment anchored by the highest quality programs, built on a solid academic foundation in the arts and sciences. To fulfill its mission, the University offers a range of baccalaureate and masters programs and the Doctor of Philosophy degree in International Business. Programs focus on developing undergraduate and graduate offerings with a progressive international agenda for global study and understanding across all disciplines.

TAMIU prepares students for leadership roles in an increasingly complex, culturally diverse state, national, and global society. Through instruction, faculty and student research, and public service, TAMIU improves the quality of lives for citizens of the border region, the State of Texas, and national and international communities.

Texas A&M International University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

If you need assistance in applying for this job, please contact (956) 326-2360.

Useful Links:

• TAMIU Home Page (http://www.tamiu.edu/)

• TAMIU Campus Tour

• Employee Benefits (http://www.tamus.edu/business/benefits-administration/)

• Safety & Security Notices

• EEO Statement (http://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/eeo.shtml)

• Non-discrimination/Sexual Harassment

• Americans with Disabilities Act (http://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/ada.shtml)

• Veterans Employment Preference

• Former Foster Child Employment Preference (http://www.tamiu.edu/adminis/ohr/formerfoster.shtml)

• Selective Service

• Other TAMU System Job Opportunities (http://apps.system.tamus.edu/jobsearch/)