Performing Artist

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Campus (IL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Utah is seeking Simulation Participant (SP) roles for the Health Sciences campus. Roles are part-time and assigned by the SP Manager, with shifts fitting your availability.

SPs portray patients during clinical skills trainings and simulations, contributing to fidelity and realism in learning experiences. Roles include memorizing case scripts, presenting information in a standardized manner, and providing feedback from the patient perspective.

Qualifications

• Flexible in medical and educational settings.
• Formal training in theatre/acting preferred but not required.
• Experience in theatrical and multimedia settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Memorize a case script detailing emotions, behaviors and disease signs/symptoms.
• Present case information in a standardized manner during simulations.
• Remain in a specific patient character.
• Embody roles with fidelity and realism.
• Participate in group training for standardized patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases and evaluations.
• Provide educationally constructive feedback from the patient standpoint.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Skills

Flexibility

Theatre/acting experience

Multimedia settings experience

Job description

Work Schedule Summary: Variable – based on your availability and the needs of the Simulation Centers. You will be offered roles (shifts) that fit your skill set and availability. You may be offered a recurring role or one-time roles as needed in the Simulation center. You can accept or decline roles. You are expected to arrive on time and work all shifts you accept. All roles are offered and assigned by the Program Manager.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 01648 - HSEB SIMULATION CTR

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $20.00

Close Date

Close Date 01/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Are you looking for a part-time side job?
Are you looking to shape the health care workers of the future?
Are you an actor or do you want to be an actor?
Simulated Participants or SPs perform the role of the "patient" during health care simulations or clinical skills trainings for learners in the Simulation Centers located on the Health Sciences campus or via Zoom as determined by the SP Manager(s). SP's portray specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with learners in the health care field during simulated patient encounters that may include direct physical exam maneuvers by learners. SP's aid in establishing and maintaining fidelity and realism to each simulation.
SPs consistently simulate all aspects of the scenario: including history, affect/behavior and physical findings, as well as recall actions and dialogue for completion of evaluations and/or questionnaires for the purpose of scoring.
Roles and shift will be assigned by the Program Manager.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.
• Present case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations.
• Remain in a specific patient character.
• Embody roles with fidelity and realism.
• Participate in group training and of entry-level standardized patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.
• Provide educationally constructive verbal feedback from the patient standpoint when prompted by the facilitator.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

• Ability to be flexible in different medical and educational settings.
• Formal training and/or certification with experience in areas such as theatre, dramatic script, acting for film/TV and vocal performance is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a variety of theatrical and multimedia settings preferred.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.
Veterans' preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran's status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information can be located on the University of Utah Non-Discrimination page .
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Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only
• Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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