Medical Education Standardized Patient Educator - 008626

Medical Education Standardized Patient Educator

College of Medicine

Department: 711000 - Medical Education

Minimum Qualifications:

Master's degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Job Description

Summary:

The University of South Alabama's department of Medical Education Simulation Center is seeking to hire a Medical Education Standardized Patient Educator. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions:

Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology and procedures, simulation terminology, procedures, and best practices.

Maintains an understanding of educational principles, regulations and best practices and demonstrates these during simulation activities including training, assessments and examinations.

Assists Assistant Director of Standardized Patients with recruitment and screening of Standardized Patients, SP orientations, and delivery of yearly SP performance feedback.

Coordinates with Assistant Director, Medical Education Simulation Operations to select SPs for simulation activities, under supervision of the Assistant Director, Medical Education Standardized Patient Simulation.

Develops training materials for SP training and implements SP trainings.

Implements SP-based simulations, ensuring implementation of best practices in simulation and education and of policies and procedures developed by the Director, Clinical Skills and Simulation.

Assists the Assistant Director, Medical Education Standardized Patient with integration of education best practices into simulation and serves as an advocate for use of simulation in Healthcare Education.

Collects facility and equipment utilization data as well as participant evaluation data.

Implements quality assurance/improvement activities within the Standardized Patient unit and assists with QA/QI for the entire simulation center.

Conducts student post-simulation debriefing and simulation-based teaching as needed.

Configure, operate, troubleshoot and maintain proficiency with a specialized range of AV systems and IT equipment (i.e. CAE Learning Space).

Safeguards privacy and security of simulation terminology, procedures and best practices.

Maintains knowledge of and compliance with institution and industry policies, standards/best practices and regulations, particularly SSIHaccreditation standards.

Assists with ensuring adequate security and levels of consumables and equipment are maintained.

Maintains documents and records in support of simulation center operations.

Ensures that center policies and procedures are followed by all employees and users.

Completes other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director.

Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required.

Number of Vacancies: 1

Job Open Date: 08/06/2026

Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled

Working Days:
Monday - Friday

Working Hours:

8:00 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m.

Job Location:

Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time:
Full Time

Regular or Temporary:
Regular

Required Documents:

Resume

Cover Letter