Realistic Simulated Participant — Part-Time Role Player

Simulation & Immersive Learning Center at Texas A&M Health; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

The Simulated Participant (SP) at the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center at Texas A&M University contributes to healthcare simulation education by portraying realistic roles to support experiential learning and assessment for healthcare learners. The SP works primarily on-site with potential for limited future remote scenarios as needed.

Responsibilities include accurate role portrayal, delivering constructive feedback, and completing assessment instruments under SP Educators’ guidance, with

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; experience in acting, teaching, or healthcare is preferred but not mandatory.
• Prior experience as a standardized patient, simulated patient, or simulated participant is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Portray assigned roles accurately and consistently based on case scenarios.
• Maintain realism in physical, emotional, and verbal responses during clinical encounters.
• Adapt portrayals for diverse learners in formative and summative assessments.

Skills

Verbal communication

Non-verbal communication

Memorization

Emotional intelligence

Feedback delivery

Computer literacy

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Simulated Participant (SP) at the Simulation & Immersive Learning Center at Texas A&M University contributes to healthcare simulation education by portraying realistic roles to support experiential learning and assessment for healthcare learners. The SP works primarily on-site with potential for limited future remote scenarios as needed.

Responsibilities include accurate role portrayal, delivering constructive feedback, and completing assessment instruments under SP Educators’ guidance, with