"Simulated Patient Educator"

Job Summary

Under the direction of the SP Program Director, the Simulated Patient Educator supports the School of Medicine's Simulated Patient/Participant (SP) Program. SPs are PRN employees who play various roles so that learners can safely apply course content in a simulated real-world environment. The role serves as a point person for SPs, students, faculty, and staff who participate in SP activities. The position selects and on-boards new SPs, assigns SPs to cases, supervises, and trains the SPs, participates in running SP projects, manages the SP database and performance-related documents, and reports SP project results to appropriate relevant parties. The position also assists the Program Director in writing SP cases and program policies as well as the documentation that supports external center evaluation/accreditation. With each new cohort of students, the role will assume increasingly more responsibilities as the number of scenarios, and therefore the number of SPs needed, increases.

Key Responsibilities

• Works closely with Program Director, staff, SPs, students, and faculty to plan and implement educational programs that include SPs and ensures the SP Program meets the needs of all stakeholders.
• Selects SPs for onboarding.
• Determines SP demographics and skill set needed for each project, describes the work of the SPs, supervises SP performance, documents participation, performs SP quality assessments.
• Approves SP Kronos entries as needed.
• Assists with the creation, implementation, and enforcement of Program policies.
• Assists the Program Director with the development of strategic plans for SP program, recruitment, curriculum innovation, and implementation.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to develop website content, complete SP performance audits, and remediate SPs as necessary.
• Designs SP training protocols, writes SP cases in Program template, and stores them in the SP Program case bank for easy retrieval.
• Works with Program Director to promote SP Program to community for recruiting and outreach purposes.
• Serves as lead educator on assigned SP projects.
• Designs SP engagement activities, special training sessions, and workshops.
• Participates in the development and implementation of SP Program onboarding orientation.
• Oversee performance-based exams, including setting up the session in the Program's exam software, orienting students, running exam sessions, and reviewing and reporting exam results to appropriate relevant parties.
• Participates in the writing of Program documents that support external center evaluation/accreditation.
• Maintains and uses confidential test material appropriately to prepare project score reports.
• Prepares and updates materials for each SP encounter, such as assignments, scenarios, checklists, handouts, evaluations, schedules, and room assignments.
• Keeps abreast of SP methodology and education theory through active participation in list-serves, networking groups, attending conferences/workshops/seminars and reviewing published literature.
• Assists in physical maintenance of the Clinical Skills facility.
• Advises the Simulation Center Manager of needed clinical skills supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• A Bachelor's Degree in Allied Health, Nursing, Education, Humanities (or a related field) is necessary. Master's degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a leadership position (manager, educator, trainer/presenter, etc.).
• A combination of education and experience may be accepted.

Accompanying Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Competencies

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the Program to internal and external audiences.
• Excellent academic writing skills
• Proficiency with a personal computer to use a variety of business software applications, and a familiarity with audio-visual equipment.
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Independent accountability in meeting deadlines and goals with minimal supervision (i.e. self-motivated, effective at prioritization, and willing to meet critical deadlines).
• Proactive with strong personal initiative and inquisitive drive leading to problem resolution and accurate conclusions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work productively with anyone regardless of background.
• A working knowledge of medical interviewing, theatrical training, or organizational management.
• Experience in the training and supervision of simulated patients and/or participating in the development of standardized patient education programs.
• Knowledge of educational software and platforms.

Required Application Materials

A single PDF or Word document containing a resume, letter of interest, and a list of the names and contact information for three (3) professional references is required to apply.

Important Instructions

When prompted to upload your "resume", upload your combined documents as one file.

• Please do not upload documents to "Cover Letter" or "References".
• If the required application materials were not uploaded at the "resume" prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to upload your combined documents as one file.

About The University of Texas at Tyler and UT Tyler Health Science Center

The University of Texas at Tyler is part of the prestigious University of Texas System that includes 14 institutions located throughout the state. Founded in 1971, UT Tyler today enrolls over 10,000 students and consists of six colleges.

Providing exceptional patient care, comprehensive education and innovative research, The University of Texas at Tyler Health Science Center and UT Health East Texas combine to serve as the university medical center for Northeast Texas and beyond.

For more information, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/about.

Additional Information

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. This position has the option to elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) instead of TRS, subject to the position being 40 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code Section 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Applicants selected must be able to show proof of eligibility to work in the United States by time of hire.

For more information regarding benefits offered by UT Tyler, please visit https://www.uttyler.edu/offices/human-resources/employees/benefits.

Clinical Position Requirements

Clinical positions require pre-screening through our Occupational Health department, including a drug test. Employees are required to obtain annual influenza vaccines.

EEO Statement

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.