Standardized Patient Educator

Standardized Patient Educator

Here at Baylor Scott & White Health we promote the well-being of all individuals, families, and communities. Baylor Scott and White is the largest not-for-profit healthcare system in Texas that empowers you to live well.

Our core values are:

• We serve faithfully by doing what's right with a joyful heart.
• We never settle by constantly striving for better.
• We are in it together by supporting one another and those we serve.
• We make an impact by taking initiative and delivering exceptional experience.

Our benefits are designed to help you live well no matter where you are on your journey. For full details on coverage and eligibility, visit the Baylor Scott & White Benefits Hub to explore our offerings, which may include:

• Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits
• 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5%
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual beginning Day 1

Note:

Benefits may vary based upon position type and/or level.

The Standardized Patient (SP) Educator develops and implements unique educational and training activities for the SP Program. They also administer the program's policies and procedures.

Essential functions of the role include:

• Supervising the SP, including training and instruction. Evaluating performance and professionalism. Interviewing potential applicants. Planning and assigning case material and activities.
• Identifying suitable candidates for SP activities. Developing orientation materials for recruitment and inauguration into the SP. Orientating candidates with an initial overview of program activities and responsibilities. Conducting basic skills training for Educators.
• Maintaining advanced knowledge and skills in medical information, scenarios, and physical exams for training and education. Developing unique SP educational strategies and tools for SP methodology used in the Program with advanced education and research values.
• Participating in mentoring activities and classes provided by the Organization that supports the SP Educator role.
• Anticipating the needs of the SP. Working with the SP Program Director to ensure effective use of the SP and available funding.
• Participating in preparing program reports, funding proposals, and scholarship material. Developing a comprehensive report on SP education and training activities. Reporting problematic issues and concerns to the Program Director.
• Collaborating with the Program Director, faculty, and staff on case development. Evaluating and developing case scenarios, scripts, and evaluation procedures for SP education and training.
• Preparing and presenting budget updates based on SP program activities to the Program Director.
• Helping develop invoices appropriate for educational affiliate events.
• Recording Standardized Patient hours training.
• Serving as a liaison to the local college and SP Pavilion. Acting as a liaison to the Simulation Center during activities with SP Educators representing the SP.

Key success factors include:

• Master's degree preferred.
• Experience as an educator, instructor, or teacher preferred.
• Experience training or developing learners in an educational environment preferred.
• Standardized Patient (SP) Educator experience preferred.
• Knowledge of medical education terminology, curriculum, skills, and practices pertinent to SP education.
• Knowledge of relevant trends and innovations in SP Education.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective professional relationships across organizational lines.
• Must be able to communicate thoughts clearly; both verbally and in writing.

We believe that all people should feel welcomed, valued, and supported.

Qualifications:

• Education - Bachelor's
• Experience - 2 Years of Experience