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Location: 6901 Bertner Avenue, Houston, Texas 77030.

Position Summary:

UTHealth Houston's Cizik School of Nursing is hiring for a Standardized Patient to join their team of professionals on a Casual (as needed) basis. The Standardized Patient will be given a script to learn of a patient with an undiagnosed medical condition. They will play this role for our students in an exam setting at the school. Acting skills are a plus, but not required. Must be okay with being physically examined (non-invasive). They must have the ability to memorize the key parts of the role and stay in character. Previous experience as a Standardized Patient is a plus! Must be 18+

Position Key Accountabilities:

1. Serves as a "practice patient" for clinical skills exams and/or procedures.
2. Provides feedback to learners on the performance of their clinical skills.
3. This position is project-based and the number of hours worked may vary.

Certification/Skills:

None

Minimum Education:

None

Minimum Experience:

None

Physical Requirements:

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive:

This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code § 51.215

Residency Requirement:

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.