Simulation Actor Specialist

Responsibilities

• Acts as a Standardized Patient Actor for scenario-based simulations.
• Primary Program Lead for NPS Programs that run actor-only scenarios (Medical Assisting, Nursing Assistant, Basic Patient Care Skills, Patient Care Tech., and Nursing Level 1).
• Works with the Simulation Lab Supervisor to manage the scheduling system for all standardized patient actor shifts, and provides timely communications to simulation actor pool regarding scheduling and shifts.
• Collaborates with the Simulation Education Specialist and program Faculty to assist with the planning, preparation, and implementation of standardized patient scenarios.
• Manages, configures, troubleshoots, and coordinates technical applications and AVS equipment.
• Operates and troubleshoots high-fidelity mannequins as needed.
• Provides comprehensive technical support for task trainers, simulators, and multimedia peripherals, ensuring seamless simulation experiences.
• Handles and organizes medical supplies, including mock medications and healthcare devices.
• Safeguards compliance with safety and confidentiality regulations, including OSHA, HIPAA, and FERPA.
• Safely transports simulation equipment and mannequins between facilities.
• Reviews simulation actor agreements, ensuring adherence to institutional policies, and reports any issues promptly to the Simulation Lab Supervisor.
• Conducts simulation demonstrations and provides technical assistance to instructors and students.
• Manages elements of theatrical production for realistic simulations, including costuming, set design, and props.
• Engages in continuous professional development and training to stay current on emerging instructional technology and best practices.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Highschool diploma or equivalent AND Two (2) years of relevant work and/or educational experience in any of the following, or a combination of the following; Direct Patient Care, Simulation-based training, Information Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Film, and/or Theater.
• Associate’s Degree AND Relevant work and/or educational experience in any of the following fields, or a combination of the following; Direct Patient Care, Simulation-based training, Information Technology, Instructional Design, Education, Film, and/or Theater.

Qualifications

• Direct Patient Care
• Simulation-based training
• Information Technology
• Instructional Design
• Education
• Film
• Theater

Skills

• Technical support
• Equipment operation
• Scenario development
• Confidentiality and safety compliance
• Professional development

Benefits

• Grant funding ending June 30, 2028

Pay

$16.20- $20.24 per hour

Schedule

Position is limited term ending June 30, 2028