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Requisition: 202500035S Occupational Category (Staff Positions Only): Technical/Para-Professional Hiring Salary: Monthly-Staff Department: Dept of Clinical Skills General Requirements: Bachelor’s degree. Minimum of two years of experience working in a healthcare setting or in a role closely related to clinical simulation or medical education. At least one year of experience working within a Standardized Patient program preferred. A combination of education, experience, and specialized training that would provide the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered in lieu of specific qualifications. Nature & Purpose of Position/Usual Duties: Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Standardized Patient Program. Plays a critical role in supporting the administration and facilitation of the Standardized Patient Program. Primary Responsibilities (Staff Positions Only): Performs highly advanced specialist duties for the Standardized Patient Program. Assists with the recruitment, schedules, and trains standardized patients to ensure they are prepared for clinical scenarios. Assists in day-to-day tasks related to standardized patient activities, including coordination of schedules, communication with standardized patients, and maintaining records of participation. Collaborates with the Standardized Patient Coordinator to ensure standardized patients are following proper procedures and performing their roles accurately. Participates in high-fidelity simulations, including the setup, operation, and breakdown of simulation equipment such as task trainers, simulators, and other simulation devices. Assists faculty and staff in developing and executing realistic simulation scenarios for clinical education purposes. Ensures simulation environments are properly maintained, stocked, and set up according to scenario requirements. Serves as a liaison between the Standardized Patient Program, faculty, and students to ensure effective communication regarding simulation schedules and activities. Provides support during simulation sessions by assisting in logistics, and troubleshooting any technical or procedural issues. Collaborates with other team members in the Clinical Skills Training Department to align simulation activities with educational goals. Maintains accurate records of standardized patient participation, including hours worked, scenario performance, and feedback from faculty or students. Assists with the collection and analysis of data related to simulation activities and standardized patient performance for program improvement. Prepares reports and summaries as requested by the Standardized Patient Coordinator or Clinical Skills leadership. Monitors the performance of standardized patients and the effectiveness of simulation scenarios to ensure consistency and quality. Identifies areas for improvement and provides feedback to ensure high standards are maintained in all simulation activities. Stays updated on best practices in standardized patient and simulation-based education to continuously improve the quality and realism of simulation scenarios. Participates in professional development opportunities, such as workshops, seminars, or certification programs, to enhance skills related to simulation and medical education. Assists in the preparation and application of moulage to enhance the realism of clinical simulations, including the creation of realistic injuries, medical conditions, and other visual effects. Collaborates with faculty and simulation staff to ensure moulage is applied accurately and aligns with the learning objectives of each scenario. Performs other related duties as assigned. Sam Houston State

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