Job Information
Sam Houston State University Staff Laboratory Assistant II - Standardized Patient (Part-time, hourly) - 9 Positions to be filled in Huntsville, Texas
Requisition: 202400199S
Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Service Maintenance
Hiring Salary: Hourly-Staff
Department: Nursing
General Requirements:
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least three years of work experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties:
Acts as a patient in specific and defined clinical encounters to assist the SHSU School of Nursing students practice data gathering, communication, and clinical skills and evaluates student skills and attitude.
Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only):
Requires memorization of scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms to portray during simulated learning scenarios. Presents the memorized case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during the simulated learning scenario. Portrays a role consistently and accurately as trained by the Standardized Patient Coordinator, Clinical Skills Director and clinical skills staff while remaining in character as trained when responding to student questions. Works in a professional manner when interacting with students, faculty, fellow Standardized Patients and staff. Receives ongoing feedback in order to modify performance behaviors accordingly. Memorizes scripts that will be provided in advance accurately and in a timely manner. Requires memorization of the script before reporting to that specific lab’s training session. Gives honest written and/or verbal feedback to students as needed for an event. Monitors other Standardized Patients for quality assurance and communicates with the Standardized Patient Coordinator about portrayal inconsistencies. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations. Receives training to accurately and consistently portray physical findings and deliver specific information for given scenarios. Requires periodic participation in lectures for demonstrations and in lab sessions. Plays a vital role in helping develop the students’ patient centered and clinical skills. Performs other related duties as assigned.