Simulation Education Associate - Interprofessional Education Health Careers

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to provide constructive feedback.
• Comfortable with role-playing and maintaining character throughout training sessions.
• Reliable, punctual, and professional in all interactions.
• Able to follow scripted patient scenarios with consistency.
• No prior medical knowledge required, but familiarity with healthcare settings is a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to sit, stand, or lie down for extended periods while portraying a patient.
• Comfort with being examined in a non-invasive manner by students as part of training scenarios.
• Ability to portray various physical and emotional conditions as required by case scenarios.

Compensation And Schedule

• Hourly rate: $20/hour
• Work hours are variable and depend on simulation schedules.
• The position is on an as-needed basis with no guarantee of regular hours.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Assist in setup and facilitation of simulation events.
• Portray patients in a standardized manner, replicating medical history, symptoms, emotions, and physical findings as scripted.
• Provide constructive feedback to students based on established evaluation criteria.
• Participate in training sessions to develop an understanding of patient roles and case scenarios.
• Allow students to perform non-invasive physical examinations as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding case details and student performance.
• Aid with inventory management to support laboratory operations.
• Learn lab operations and technology to effectively communicate its purpose.
• Lead tours of the Simulation Center, engaging students, faculty, and stakeholders.
• Represent CIPSI at external events, promoting simulation-based education.
• Aid with outreach and educational activities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to enhance simulation-based learning.
• Follow all policies and procedures of the Simulation Center and the college.