Standardized Patient Technician

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

Job Summary

Under the direction of the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director, the Simulated Patient Technician (SP Tech) will assist with the coordination of Standardized Patients (SPs) and provide technical and organizational support for all SP events. They will also work with faculty and students before and during SP events as needed to support effective learning and assessment activities.

Essential Functions

• Collaborate with the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director in the oversight of SP-student learning events to ensure seamless execution.
• Under the direction of the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director, duties may include using and operating medical equipment (e.g., otoscopes, ophthalmoscopes, blood pressure cuffs, task trainers, etc.) and assisting with the setup and breakdown of student programs and activities as needed.
• Act as an embedded standardized patient in simulation after training is provided.
• Anticipate scheduling, technical, and supply issues in the Simulation Center and coordinate with the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director to troubleshoot and problem-solve.
• Work with program faculty and students before and during SP events to ensure an effective learning environment and successful assessment activities.
• Under the direction of the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director, provide feedback on clinical skills modules, simulation case scenarios, and program materials as needed.
• Under the direction of the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director, use simulation center software (i.e., SimulationIQ) to support the management and execution of simulated patient events.
• Under the direction of the Standardized Patient and Simulation Director and faculty, assist with training other Standardized Patient instructors for select student programs and activities as needed.
• Other duties as Assigned

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of a HS Diploma or GED
• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a standardized patient working in a healthcare profession simulation center.
• Ability to work well under pressure, set priorities, and make critical decisions.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding job assignments and sensitive issues.
• Strong verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and require minimal supervision with the ability to work as part of a team.
• Ability to work with internal and external individuals from different disciplines and different training levels.
• Knowledge of basic computer skills that can be applied to simulation software following training.
• Ability to memorize and retain aspects of a prepared clinical case.
• Ability to work flexible hours on a per diem basis.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of medical terminology.

Physical Demands

• Typically sitting at a desk/table
• Typically standing, walking

Location

• Salus Campus - Elkins Park

Additional Information

This is a Part-Time per diem position classified as Non-Exempt.The offered pay is based on the successful candidate’s qualifications and experience, departmentbudget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel’s Per Diem/Casual/Temporary Benefit Fact Sheet.

Advertised: Jul 29 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 31 2026 Eastern Daylight Time