Standardized Patient Tech and Simulation Support

Careers at Drexel; Elkins Park Gardens (PA); On-site; USD 27,675 - 42,435; Part time

Job summary

Drexel University’s Salus Campus in Elkins Park seeks a part-time per diem SP Tech to coordinate Standardized Patients and provide technical support for SP events. You’ll assist faculty, operate clinical simulators, and help ensure learning objectives are met.

You will work closely with the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director, troubleshoot issues, and help train other SP instructors as needed, while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating teamwork.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum of 2 years as a standardized patient in a healthcare simulation center.
• Ability to work under pressure, set priorities and make critical decisions.
• Maintain confidentiality of job assignments and sensitive information.
• Strong verbal communication skills and ability to collaborate with diverse teams.
• Self-motivated with minimal supervision and able to work per diem hours.
• Familiarity with simulation software following training.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with SP and Simulation Director to oversee SP-student learning events.
• Operate medical equipment and assist with setup and breakdown of programs.
• Act as an embedded standardized patient in simulations after training.
• Anticipate scheduling, technical, and supply issues; troubleshoot with director.
• Work with faculty and students to support effective learning and assessment.
• Provide feedback on clinical skills modules and simulation materials as needed.
• Use SimulationIQ to manage and execute simulated patient events.
• Assist with training other SP instructors for select programs.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal communication

Teamwork

Confidentiality

Problem solving

Adaptability

Education

HS Diploma or GED

Tools

SimulationIQ

Computer literacy

Job description

Drexel University’s Salus Campus in Elkins Park seeks a part-time per diem SP Tech to coordinate Standardized Patients and provide technical support for SP events. You’ll assist faculty, operate clinical simulators, and help ensure learning objectives are met.

You will work closely with the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director, troubleshoot issues, and help train other SP instructors as needed, while maintaining confidentiality and demonstrating teamwork.