Simulated Patient Educator

Simulated Patient Educator

Full-time / 40 Hours per Week

Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000

Hiring Department:
Medical Education

Location:

UT Tyler Health Science Center

Under the direction of the SP Program Director, the Simulated Patient Educator supports the School of Medicine’s Simulated Patient/Participant (SP) Program. SPs are PRN employees who play various roles so that learners can safely apply course content in a simulated real‑world environment. The role serves as a point person for SPs, students, faculty, and staff who participate in SP activities. The position selects and on‑boards new SPs, assigns SPs to cases, supervises and trains the SPs, participates in running SP projects, manages the SP database and performance‑related documents, and reports SP project results to appropriate relevant parties.

The position also assists the Program Director in writing SP cases and program policies as well as the documentation that supports external center evaluation/accreditation. With each new cohort of students, the role will assume increasingly more responsibilities as the number of scenarios, and therefore the number of SPs needed, increases.

• Works closely with Program Director, staff, SPs, students, and faculty to plan and implement educational programs that include SPs and ensures the SP Program meets the needs of all stakeholders.
• Selects SPs for onboarding.
• Determines SP demographics and skill set needed for each project, describes the work of the SPs, supervises SP performance, documents participation, performs SP quality assessments.
• Approves SP Kronos entries as needed.
• Assists with the creation, implementation, and enforcement of Program policies.
• Assists the Program Director with the development of strategic plans for SP program, recruitment, curriculum innovation, and implementation.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to develop website content, complete SP performance audits, and remediate SPs as necessary.
• Designs SP training protocols, writes SP cases in Program template, and stores them in the SP Program case bank for easy retrieval.
• Works with Program Director to promote SP Program to community for recruiting and outreach purposes.
• Serves as lead educator on assigned SP projects.
• Designs SP engagement activities, special training sessions, and workshops.
• Participates in the development and implementation of SP Program onboarding orientation.
• Oversee performance‑based exams, including setting up the session in the Program’s exam software, orienting students, running exam sessions, and reviewing and reporting exam results to appropriate relevant parties.
• Participates in the writing of Program documents that support external center evaluation/accreditation.
• Maintains and uses confidential test material appropriately to prepare project score reports.
• Prepares and updates materials for each SP encounter, such as assignments, scenarios, checklists, handouts, evaluations, schedules, and room assignments.
• Keeps abreast of SP methodology and education theory through active participation in list‑serves, networking groups, attending conferences/workshops/seminars and reviewing published literature.
• Assists in physical maintenance of the Clinical Skills facility.
• Advises the Simulation Center Manager of needed clinical skills supplies.
• Other duties as assigned.

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Allied Health, Nursing, Education, Humanities (or a related field) is necessary. Master’s degree preferred.
• A minimum of two years of experience in a leadership position (manager, educator, trainer/presenter, etc.).
• A combination of education and experience may be accepted.

• Excellent communication skills and the ability to represent the Program to internal and external audiences.
• Excellent academic writing skills.
• Proficiency with a personal computer to use a variety of business software applications, and a familiarity with audio‑visual equipment.
• Exceptional customer service skills with strong attention to detail.
• Independent accountability in meeting deadlines and goals with minimal supervision (i.e. self‑motivated, effective at prioritization, and willing to meet critical deadlines).
• Proactive with strong personal initiative and inquisitive drive leading to problem resolution and accurate conclusions.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Ability to work productively with anyone regardless of background.
• A working knowledge of medical interviewing, theatrical training, or organizational management.
• Experience in the training and supervision of simulated patients and/or participating in the development of standardized patient education programs.
• Knowledge of educational software and platforms.

The University of Texas at Tyler is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.