Simulation Embedded Participant

Kansas City University; Joplin (MO); Vor Ort; USD 17.000 - 25.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Kansas City University is seeking Simulation Embedded Participants for the Joplin campus to populate simulation scenarios with scripted non-patient roles. This PRN, as-needed position supports the Master of Health Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant program and requires following scenario scripts and coordinating with facilitators.

Two tiers exist: Tier 1 for non-clinical roles and Tier 2 for licensed healthcare professionals. Shifts typically Tue-Thu 8am-5pm; pay is hourly with no benefits.

Qualifikationen

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Tier 2 licensure/credentialing required for clinical roles.
• Tier 2 requires minimum one year of active clinical practice.
• Must follow scripted directions and portray roles consistently.

Aufgaben

• Portray assigned roles accurately and consistently.
• Deliver scripted verbal cues to advance scenarios.
• Respond to learner interactions within role boundaries.
• Maintain the fiction contract and stay in role during scenarios.
• Complete required pre-session orientation and scenario prep.
• Participate in pre-scenario briefings and post-scenario handoffs as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of scenario content and learning objectives.
• Communicate availability and respond to scheduling inquiries on time.
• Conduct interactions professionally within the simulation environment.

Kenntnisse

Follow scripted directions

Verbal communication

Professional demeanor

Reliable attendance

Role adaptation in clinical education

Ausbildung

High school diploma or equivalent

Healthcare licensure / credentialing (Tier 2)

Minimum 1 year clinical practice (Tier 2)

Jobbeschreibung

Simulation Embedded Participant

R-0002947
Joplin Campus

Job Type: Staff

Job Description

The Simulation Embedded Participant works within the Master ofHealth Science in Anesthesiologist Assistant Program and portraysscripted non-patient roles within simulation scenarios to provideclinical realism, advance scenario objectives, and supportinterprofessional context. Embedded participants are notstandardized patients - they do not portray the patient role, arenot subject to physical examination by learners, and do not providestructured performance feedback. Their function is to populate thesimulated clinical environment with realistic team members andsupport personnel whose presence and behavior help shape thelearner experience and drive scenario progression.

Shifts are typically scheduled Tuesday-Thursday between 8am and5pm, but schedules vary based on needs of the program. This is aPRN, as-needed, non-benefited position.

Two tiers are available based on background and the roles requiredfor a given session.

Position Tiers

Tier 1 - General Embedded Participant

Individuals without formal healthcare background who portraynon-clinical support roles. Examples: family member in the waitingroom, patient escort, unit secretary, or general support personnel.All required role knowledge is provided through pre-sessionpreparation and orientation. No clinical experience required.

Tier 2 - Clinical Embedded Participant

Licensed or credentialed healthcare professionals who portrayclinical team member roles requiring authentic professionalbehavior and clinical knowledge. Examples: circulating nurse, scrubtechnician, anesthesia technician, respiratory therapist, or otherperioperative or critical care team members. The individual must beable to respond to learner actions, deliver scripted cues, andinteract in a manner consistent with real clinical team dynamics.Clinical background is required for this tier because theauthenticity of the role depends on it.

Essential Functions

• Portray assigned roles accurately and consistently inaccordance with the scenario script and facilitator direction, forthe duration of each scenario encounter
• Deliver scripted verbal cues, information, and prompts at theappropriate moment to advance scenario objectives, includingescalating urgency when directed
• Respond to learner interactions within the boundaries of theassigned role and scenario parameters; exercise appropriateimprovisation when learner actions are not directly scripted,without deviating from the scenario's clinical or educationalintent
• Maintain the fiction contract throughout the scenario - remainin role from the moment the scenario begins until the facilitatorsignals its conclusion, except in response to a genuine participantsafety concern
• Complete all required pre-session orientation andscenario-specific preparation prior to each engagement
• Participate in pre-scenario briefing with the facilitatingeducator and, when required, a brief post-scenario check-in tosupport handoff of any operationally relevant observations
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all scenario content andlearning objectives - scenario details are not to be shared withindividuals who have not yet participated, before or after thesession
• Communicate availability accurately and respond to schedulinginquiries in a timely manner; provide advance notice whenavailability changes
• Conduct all interactions within the simulation environmentprofessionally and in a manner consistent with the educationalmission of the program

Qualifications

Tier 1 Requirements

• Knowledge typically obtained through a high school diploma orequivalent
• Demonstrated ability to follow detailed scripted directionsaccurately and repeat a portrayal consistently across multipleconsecutive encounters
• Strong verbal communication skills and composure wheninteracting with multiple learners simultaneously
• Professional demeanor and the ability to maintain appropriateboundaries in a clinical education environment
• Reliable attendance and timely communication regardingavailability

Tier 2 Requirements

• All Tier 1 requirements above
• Current licensure or credentialing in a healthcare professionrequired; must remain in good standing for the duration ofparticipation
• Minimum one year of active clinical practice in a relevantspecialty; perioperative, critical care, emergency, or anesthesiaexperience strongly preferred
• Ability to portray clinical team member roles and respond tolearner actions in a manner consistent with current clinicalpractice and team communication norms
• Familiarity with clinical workflows, equipment, and terminologyrelevant to the scenarios assigned

Physical and Environmental Requirements

The simulation environment replicates active clinical care settingsand includes physical and environmental conditions not typical ofstandard office or classroom work. The following represent theessential physical and environmental demands of the embeddedparticipant role. Reasonable accommodations will be considered inaccordance with institutional policy.

Visual Requirements

• Visual acuity sufficient to read scripted materials, identifymedical equipment and props, recognize facilitator cues and handsignals, and monitor learner actions in low-light and near-darkconditions, including simulated night, emergency lighting, andpower-failure scenarios
• Ability to adapt to rapid and repeated changes in lightinglevels, including transitions between full illumination anddarkened conditions within a single scenario run
• Ability to visually track movement and identify obstacles,personnel, and equipment within a dimly lit clinical simulationspace

Mobility and Dexterity

• Ability to move safely and independently within a confinedsimulation space containing floor-level obstacles, includingcables, power cords, tubing, equipment bases, wheeled carts, andprocedural props, under both full and reduced lightingconditions
• Ability to maneuver around stationary and moving personnel,patient simulators, and equipment without disrupting scenario flowor compromising participant safety
• Manual dexterity sufficient to handle medical equipment, props,supplies, and simulated documentation as required by the assignedrole
• Ability to reach, bend, stoop, kneel, twist, and crouch asrequired to perform assigned role functions

Positional Tolerance and Stamina

• Ability to remain in an assigned position - seated, standing,or ambulatory - for the duration of scenario encounters, whichtypically range from 15 to 45 minutes per run, without leaving thesimulation space
• Ability to sustain continuous participation across a four-hoursimulation block. Scenario encounters run consecutively within ablock, and scheduled breaks occur between blocks rather than withinthem
• Ability to participate in two consecutive four-hour blocks in asingle day, separated by a minimum one-hour break, whenscheduled
• Ability to sustain attention, vocal projection, and consistentrole portrayal across repeated encounters within a block

Lifting and Physical Assistance

• Ability to lift, carry, push, or pull equipment, supplies, andsimulation props weighing up to 50 pounds occasionally and up to 25pounds frequently
• Ability to assist with repositioning patient simulators, tasktrainers, and simulation equipment as directed, using proper bodymechanics; team lift is required for loads exceeding 50 pounds
• Ability to push or maneuver wheeled equipment, including carts,stretchers, and simulation beds, across level surfaces

Auditory and Communication Requirements

• Ability to hear and distinguish verbal communication,facilitator cues, equipment alarms, and simulated clinical soundsin an environment with competing background noise, includingmultiple simultaneous speakers
• Ability to speak clearly and project the voice sufficiently tobe heard and understood throughout the simulation space, includingwhile wearing a surgical mask, face shield, or other personalprotective equipment
• Ability to receive and act on direction delivered by radio,headset, intercom, or in-person cue during an active scenario

Environmental Conditions

• Comfort working in a clinical simulation environment involvingmedical equipment, patient simulators, procedural props, andsimulated bodily fluids
• Ability to tolerate variable room temperatures consistent withoperating room and clinical care environments
• Ability to wear personal protective equipment, includinggloves, masks, gowns, eye protection, and scrubs, for the durationof assigned scenarios
• Ability to work in an environment where theatrical smoke orhaze effects may be used on an infrequent, scenario-specific basis(e.g., operating room fire response)
• Tolerance for participating in scenarios depicting medicalemergencies, clinical deterioration, patient distress, or death,portrayed for educational purposes

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About Kansas City University

Founded in 1916, Kansas City University (KCU) is a fullyaccredited, private not-for-private health sciences university withColleges of Osteopathic Medicine, Biosciences and Dental Medicine,and campuses in Kansas City and Joplin, Mo. The College ofOsteopathic Medicine is the fourth-largest medical school in theU.S. and the leading producer of physicians in Missouri. It ranks#1 for producing physicians who practice in primary care, ruralareas and underserved regions in the state. KCU's Center forPopulation Health and Equity addresses the variables that affect apopulation's health and contribute to health disparities, whilebetter preparing students for professional practice. KCU offersdoctoral degrees in osteopathic medicine, dental medicine andclinical psychology and a master's degree in biomedical sciences.Dual degree offerings include master's degrees in businessadministration in health care leadership, public health, andbioethics. A new Master of Health Sciences - AnesthesiologistAssistant program is scheduled to launch in January 2026.