Task Worker; Standardized Patient- CONHS

Job Title

Task Worker (Standardized Patient)- CONHS

Texas A&M International University

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Commensurate

Laredo, Texas

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

The Task Worker (SP) will portray the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. The SP will be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the College of Nursing & Health Services learning experience.

• Work in a professional manner when interacting with staff and students.
• Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed.
• Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Follow written and verbal instructions.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

• Education
  - High school graduate or equivalent
• Experience
  - No experience required.
• May not be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

• One year of related experience.

• Multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Attention to detail.

General office environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Position requires face-to-face interactions on campus.
• Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.
• Position requires a flexible schedule, as necessary.
• This is a temporary position as needed.
• Subject to funding and/or need.

$25.00/hour for up 8 hours weekly

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.