STANDARDIZED PATIENT EDUCATOR

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Job Site; Edinburg (TX); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley seeks a Standardized Patient Educator to organize and run SP teaching and assessment across health science programs. You will train SPs, schedule sessions, and ensure quality feedback for learners.

Ideal candidate has a health-related bachelor’s degree and at least 1 year of medical education or SP training experience, with strong collaboration and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Training of SPs for teaching and assessment sessions.
• Monitors SP performance for accuracy and feedback.
• Recruits, screens and interviews potential SPs.
• Coordinates development of training materials for SP cases.

Responsibilities

• Provides feedback to SPs quarterly regarding job performance.
• Maintains SP database and supports SP sessions logistics.
• Collaborates with Simulation Center and Director on student exercises.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

SP Training

Recruitment

Education Program Mgmt

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in a Health related field

Job description

Office Location
The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
1201 W. University Drive
Human Resources
MASS Building 2nd Floor
Edinburg, TX 78539

Edinburg: [phone]
Brownsville: [phone]
Office hours:
Monday-Friday
8:00a.m. - 5:00p.m.

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Position Information

• Posting Number: SRGV6709
• Working Title: STANDARDIZED PATIENT EDUCATOR
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Location: Edinburg, Texas
• Department: School of Medicine / Education and Academic Affairs
• FTE: 1.0
• FLSA: Exempt

Scope of Job

Provide administrative and technical expertise to the Standardized Patient (SP) Program by organizing and implementing SP teaching and assessment activities for use in various university and health science student programs.

Description of Duties

• Training of SPs for teaching and assessment sessions:
  • Coordinates the development of training material for SP cases portrayal, including checklist guides.
  • Conducts training sessions for SPs.
  • Assists with SP orientations on policies & procedures.
  • Creates and implements SP work schedule.
  • Ensures appropriate SP coverage and backup plan for unexpected SP issues.
• Monitors SP performance for accuracy and appropriateness of feedback.
• Recruits, screens and interviews potential SPs as needed.
• Coordinates the development of training and educational materials for SPs and student groups.
• Schedules, monitors and documents SP performances.
• Provides feedback to SPs quarterly regarding job performance.
• Provides accurate accounting of SP payroll and other administrative details as needed.
• Provides administrative and technical duties for SP Programs:
  • Maintains SP database
  • Assists in all technical and logistical requirements for SP sessions.
  • Maintains working relationships with school faculty.
  • Assists in the design and update of SP script scenarios.
• Collaborates with Simulation Center, Director to plan, develop, and implement student exercises.
• Participates in research and scholarly activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervision Received

General supervision from assigned supervisor.

Supervision Given

Direct supervision of assigned staff.

Required Education

• Bachelor's degree in a Health related field from an accredited university,
• Or a combination of the education and experience based on a one-on-one basis.

Preferred Education

Licenses/Certifications

Required Experience

• One (1) year experience in some type of medical education and/or SP Training (to include knowledge and understanding of the use of Standardized Patients in medical teaching)
• Or a combination of the education and experience based on a one-on-one basis.

Preferred Experience

Experience in recruitment, training, supervision and monitoring of Standardized Patients.

Equipment

Use of standard office equipment.

Working Conditions

Needs to be able to successfully perform all required duties. Office Environment; some travel and weekend work is required.

Other

Demonstrated ability to collaborate & work within a team. Excellent customer service skills. Excellent computer, and written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated attention to detail, highly organized, self-motivated, and ability to work with limited supervision.

Physical Capabilities

n/a

Employment Category

Full-Time

Minimum Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Posted Salary

Commensurate with Experience

Position Available Date

05/15/2023

Grant Funded Position

No

EEO Statement

It is the policy of The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley to promote and ensure equal employment opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information or protected veteran status. In accordance with the requirements of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended, our University is committed to comply with all government requirements and ensures non-discrimination in its education programs and activities, including employment. We encourage women, minorities and differently abled persons to apply for employment positions of interest.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Dear Applicant, Human Resources will not be held responsible for redacting any confidential information from the documents you attach with your application. The confidential information includes the following: *Date of Birth *Gender *Ethnicity/Race Please make sure that you omit this information prior to submission. We are advising that Human Resources will be forwarding your application to the department as per your submission. The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley reserves the right to discontinue accepting applications prior to the stated close date of this position, after meeting the posting requirement of three (3) calendar days. If you have any questions, please visit our Careers site at https://careers.utrgv.edu for detailed contact information.

Additional Information

UTRGV is a distributed location institution and working location is subject to change based on need.

All UTRGV employees are required to have a criminal background check ( CBC ). Incomplete applications will not be considered.

Substitutions to the above requirements must have prior approval from the VP of HR & Talent Development .