Standardized Patient

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Standardized Patient

Department of Medical Education

All Applicants

To Be Determined at Offer

Ongoing

Expected to Continue

UT MAIN CAMPUS

Standardized Patients are trained to consistently simulate real patients' medical conditions, histories, and emotions in a standardized manner to allow students to develop and practice clinical and communication skills in a safe, controlled environment.

Responsibilities

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Portray patient scenarios consistently and accurately, including medical history, symptoms, body language, and emotional state
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Participate in simulated medical interviews and physical examinations
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Provide verbal or written feedback to students in a constructive and professional manner
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Accurately recall and evaluate student performance using checklists or forms
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Maintain confidentiality regarding case content and student performance
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Attend training sessions and rehearsal activities as required

Requirements

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Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Ability to memorize and consistently recreate scenarios
Dependable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling
Comfortable with physical examination by medical students
High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Experience in acting, teaching, or healthcare education
Familiarity with clinical or educational environments
Bilingual abilities are a plus

Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)
May work around chemical fumes
May work around standard office conditions
May work around biohazards
May work around chemicals
Climbing of stairs
Lifting and moving
Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Onsite required at the Dell Medical School, Health Learning Building located at 1501 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712. Virtual work will also be available as needed to meet students’ learning needs. Training will be onsite, and weekly hours will be variable based on business needs.

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Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university’s company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.