Temporary Lab Instructor

Northeastern University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University in Boston seeks Standardized Patients to support pharmacy and medical simulation labs in the Bouve College of Health Sciences. On-campus, scheduled during fall, spring, and summer terms, typically between 8:00 a.m.

and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with activities ranging from two to eight hours. The role requires portraying real patients, simulating emotions and disease symptoms, and engaging in patient-provider role-playing with health professions students during

Qualifications

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to recall case information as cued by students in role-play situations.
• Ability to solve problems and work well under pressure.
• Willingness to work an intermittent schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pharmacy and medical simulation labs in the Bouve College of Health Sciences.
• Portray all the characteristics of a real patient.
• Simulate specific emotions, behaviors, and disease symptoms.
• Engage in patient-provider role-playing with health professions students.

Skills

English proficiency

Attention to detail

Recall case information

Problem solving under pressure

Intermittent schedule

Job description

About the Opportunity

Job Summary

Standardized Patients/Patient Actors assist with pharmacy and medical simulation labs in the Bouve College of Health Sciences. Through patient-provider role-playing, Standardized Patients enable health professions students to practice necessary skills and behaviors in labs and other simulated learning experiences.

Standardized Patients must be on campus during scheduled times. They are utilized during the fall, spring, and summer terms, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Standardized Patients may be scheduled to work one or multiple activities and typically work between two and eight hours during an activity.

Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities

• Assist with pharmacy and medical simulation labs in the Bouve College of Health Sciences
• Portray all the characteristics of a real patient
• Simulate specific emotions, behaviors, and disease symptoms
• Engage in patient-provider role-playing with health professions students

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to recall case information as cued by students in role-play situations
• Ability to solve problems and work well under pressure
• Willingness to work an intermittent schedule as needed

Required Documents

• Resume

Position Type

Temporary

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This job is for a current or anticipated job vacancy.

Pay Rate:

$30/hour