Staff Laboratory Assistant II - Standardized Patient (Part-Time, Hourly) (19 positions to be filled)

Sam Houston State University; Huntsville (TX); Sur place; USD 3 900 - 7 300; Temps partiel

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Flexible schedule

Benefits package

Résumé du poste

Sam Houston State University is seeking a Staff Laboratory Assistant II to support Nursing students in standardized patient simulations. The role involves portraying a patient, memorizing case scripts, and assisting in clinical skills practice within a part-time, hourly framework.

Responsibilities include delivering scripts accurately, providing feedback, and maintaining confidentiality of student data. Hours are 5–7 per week, with a flexible schedule and non-benefits eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or GED with at least three years of work experience.
• Familiar with common laboratory equipment.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; adaptable schedule.

Responsabilités

• Portrays patient roles in standardized clinical scenarios with accuracy.
• Memorizes scripts and delivers case information as trained.
• Provides honest written/verbal feedback to students as needed.
• Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and evaluations.
• Receives ongoing feedback to modify performance behaviors and participates in lab sessions.
• Supports scheduling and quality assurance with the Standardized Patient Coordinator.

Connaissances

Memorization

Professional communication

Reliability

Scheduling flexibility

Team interaction

Formation

High school diploma or GED

Outils

Lab equipment familiarity

Description du poste

Staff Laboratory Assistant II - Standardized Patient (Part-Time, Hourly) (19 positions to be filled)

Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.

SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package , competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.

Posting Information This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. Requisition 202600143S Title Staff Laboratory Assistant II - Standardized Patient (Part-Time, Hourly) (19 positions to be filled) FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf . Occupational Category Service Maintenance Department Nursing Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 05/19/2026 Open Until Filled Yes.

Educational and Experience Requirement

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least three years of work experience. A combination of education, experience, and training that would produce the required knowledge and abilities could be considered.

Nature & Purpose of Position

Acts as a patient in specific and defined clinical encounters to assist the SHSU School of Nursing students practice data gathering, communication, and clinical skills and evaluates student skills and attitude.

Primary Responsibilities

Requires memorization of scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms to portray during simulated learning scenarios. Presents the memorized case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during the simulated learning scenario. Portrays a role consistently and accurately as trained by the Standardized Patient Coordinator, Clinical Skills Director and clinical skills staff while remaining in character as trained when responding to student questions. Works in a professional manner when interacting with students, faculty, fellow Standardized Patients and staff. Receives ongoing feedback in order to modify performance behaviors accordingly. Memorizes scripts that will be provided in advance accurately and in a timely manner. Requires memorization of the script before reporting to that specific lab’s training session. Gives honest written and/or verbal feedback to students as needed for an event. Monitors other Standardized Patients for quality assurance and communicates with the Standardized Patient Coordinator about portrayal inconsistencies. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations. Receives training to accurately and consistently portray physical findings and deliver specific information for given scenarios. Requires periodic participation in lectures for demonstrations and in lab sessions. Plays a vital role in helping develop the students’ patient centered and clinical skills. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications

Other Specifications Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment and instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers. Expected to arrive on time to scheduled time for cases/and or assessments.

Will work normally between 5-7 hours per week, but hours will vary according to faculty needs and individual lab needs. Certain labs may need people with specific characteristics. Remote learning may further limit hours.

Note: Although Sam Houston State University main‑campus is located in Huntsville, TX, this position is located in the Grand Central Park community of Conroe, TX – just 5 miles N of The Woodlands and 35 miles N of Houston.

This is a part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible position, working 19 hours or less per week. Specific hours and workdays to be determined.

Full Time Part Time Part Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/47286

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Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code §51.215.