Simulated Participant

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Job Requisition ID:

R00050360

Job Category:

Professional and Technical

Organization:

Clinical Skills SPs and GTAs

Location/s:

Main Campus Jackson

Job Title:

Simulated Participant - PRN

Job Summary:

A "Simulated Participant" (SP) is a person who has been carefully trained to portray all of the characteristics of a real patient, family member, or clinical team member in order to provide an opportunity for a student or provider to learn, or be evaluated, on clinical skills first hand. SPs portray cases, which are based on actual encounters by healthcare providers. Simulated Participants are utilized in the training and evaluation of health care professionals and are trained to simulate the signs and symptoms of the actual patient. SP’s are often physically examined by learners as part of the learning environment. SPs are carefully trained to provide feedback to the learners, especially with regard to communication and interpersonal skills. Simulated Participants are interviewed and examined by health care learners and may be audio or videotaped during simulation.

Education & Experience

High school diploma/GED preferred; must be at least 16 years of age. Work or life experience may include but is not limited to theater, public speaking, medicine, teaching, social work, counseling, sales, public relations, public or community service, or past experience as a standardized patient or simulated participant.

Certifications, Licenses or Registration Required:  N/A

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Must have good verbal communication skills. Must be proficient in the English language.  Must be able to read and memorize scripts and checklists.  Must be able to comprehend and carry out instructions.  Must be competent in basic computer skills.  Must be able to lift light equipment and supplies.  Requires the ability to handle discretionary and confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Report for learner exam sessions and training sessions as scheduled.
• Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, simulation specialists, supervisors and peers.
• Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed on self with exception of breast, rectal, pelvic, and genital examinations.
• Be willing to wear a hospital gown with only undergarments underneath, while on camera and/or observed live through an observation window or video monitor.
• Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings, in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.
• Accurately and consistently complete learner checklists and deliver constructive feedback on communication skills, data gathering skills, and physical exam skills according to the checklists provided.
• Accept and implement ongoing feedback from SP Coordinator and incorporate into case simulation.
• Prepare exam room daily by cleaning, restocking, and placing items back in their place as needed.
• Responding to Clinical Skills staff in a time manner (within 48 hours of contact).
• The duties listed are general in nature and are examples of the duties and responsibilities performed and are not meant to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Management retains the right to add or change duties at any time.

Physical and Environmental Demands
Requires occasional travel to offsite locations, occasional bending, occasional carrying/lifting up to 10 pounds, constant sitting, and occasional walking. (occasional-up to 20%, frequent-from 21% to 50%, constant-51% or more)

Time Type:

Part time

FLSA Designation/Job Exempt:

No

Pay Class:

Hourly

FTE %:

0

Work Shift:

Benefits Eligibility:

Grant Funded:

Job Posting Date:

05/6/2026

Job Closing Date (open until filled if no date specified):