Simulated Patient - Temporary

Job Summary:

The Simulated Patients (SPs) are individuals trained to portray the roles of patients, clients, family members or others to allow learners to practice performance-based skills in simulated environments, which are safe for both learners and SPs. SPs are also coached to provide verbal and written feedback to learners. For medical and the health professions students, SPs are routinely taught to reliably assess medical history taking, physical examination, professionalism, and interpersonal communication skills of learners.

To represent diverse patient, client, and other populations learners will work with, SPs are hired from all genders and with the widest age range possible.

Duties & Essential Job Functions:

1. Portrays patients, clients, or others in order to interact with learners.
2. Provides constructive verbal and/or written feedback to learners.
3. Assesses learners on demonstrated performance-based skills.
4. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Education & Experience:

• None.

Preferred Education & Experience:

• Performance (e.g. acting), teaching, or coaching is ideal or the ability/desire to learn and apply the skills essential to these professions.

Required Licensure/Certification/Specialized Training:

• None.

Preferred Licensure, Certification, and/or Specialized Training:

• None.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Knowledge of basic computer skills including email and ability to learn web-based simulation software.
• Ability, flexibility and adaptability to portray various roles.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to work individually in monitored environments with learners.
• Ability to participate in group trainings with other SPs and professional SP Educators.

TCU Core Competencies:

University Core Competencies definitions may be found on the Human Resources website and in the staff performance management system.

Physical Requirements (With or Without Accommodations):

• Visual acuity to read information from computer screens, forms and other printed materials and information.
• Able to speak (enunciate) clearly in conversation and general communication.
• Hearing ability for verbal communication/conversation/responses via telephone, telephone systems, and face-to-face interactions.
• Manual dexterity for typing, writing, standing and reaching, flexibility, body movement for bending, crouching, walking, kneeling and prolonged sitting.
• Ability to safely lift 15 pounds.

Work Environment:

• Work is indoors and active.
• There are no harmful environmental conditions present for this job.
• The noise level in this work environment is usually moderate.
• SPs must be comfortable receiving physical exams from healthcare students.

Employment Values Statement:

Texas Christian University values Integrity, Engagement, Community, and Excellence in the workplace. TCU treats applicants and employees with fairness and respect. TCU hires and promotes individuals based on their qualifications and their commitment to making a positive impact on our student-centered community. TCU is an equal opportunity employer and follows all applicable employment laws. TCU fairly considers all qualified individuals, ensuring we are a workplace free from unlawful discrimination and harassment.