Job Type/Hours per
Week
Full-time/40 Hours per Week
Salary Range
$55,000-$65,000
Hiring Department
Medical Education
Location
UT Tyler Health Science Center
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 ôresumeö, upload your combined
documents as one file.
- Please do not upload documents to ôCover Letterö or
ôReferencesö.
If the required application materials were not uploaded at the
ôresumeö prompt, please withdraw your application, and re-apply to
upload your combined documents as one file.
Job Summary
Under the direction of the SP Program Director, the Simulated
Patient Educator supports the School of Medicineĺs 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 Programĺs 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 Bachelorĺs Degree in Allied Health, Nursing, Education,
Humanities (or a related field) is necessary. Masterĺs 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.
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.
Designated an R2 research institution by
the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, UT
Tyler supports our surrounding region through innovation intended
to uplift communities, spearhead sustainability initiatives,
preserve ecosystems and support entrepreneurship. UT Tyler has the
highest Carnegie classification in East Texas.
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 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.
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