Performing Artist

Work Schedule

Summary:

Variable – based on your availability and the needs of the Simulation Centers. You will be offered roles (shifts) that fit your skill set and availability. You may be offered a recurring role or one-time roles as needed in the Simulation center. You can accept or decline roles. You are expected to arrive on time and work all shifts you accept.

All roles are offered and assigned by the Program Manager.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health
- Academics

Department

Department 01648 - HSEB SIMULATION CTR

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $20.00

Close Date 01/30/2025

Priority Review Date (Note
- Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Are you looking for a part-time side job?
Are you looking to shape the health care workers of the future?
Are you an actor or do you want to be an actor?
Simulated Participants or SPs perform the role of the "patient" during health care simulations or clinical skills trainings for learners in the Simulation Centers located on the Health Sciences campus or via Zoom as determined by the SP Manager(s). SP's portray specific emotions, behaviors and disease symptoms while interacting with learners in the health care field during simulated patient encounters that may include direct physical exam maneuvers by learners.

SP's aid in establishing and maintaining fidelity and realism to each simulation.
SPs consistently simulate all aspects of the scenario: including history, affect/behavior and physical findings, as well as recall actions and dialogue for completion of evaluations and/or questionnaires for the purpose of scoring.
Roles and shift will be assigned by the Program Manager.

• Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.
• Present case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations.
• Remain in a specific patient character.
• Embody roles with fidelity and realism.
• Participate in group training and of entry-level standardized patients.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.
• Provide educationally constructive verbal feedback from the patient standpoint when prompted by the facilitator.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

• Ability to be flexible in different medical and educational settings.
• Formal training and/or certification with experience in areas such as theatre, dramatic script, acting for film/TV and vocal performance is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in a variety of theatrical and multimedia settings preferred.

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems ("URS"). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at  for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS post-retirement rules and restrictions.

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This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong…