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Stony Brook, NY

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We offer $22.00 hourly; candidates must be available three days a week, 8:00am-6:00pm. This is not ... Acting experience desirable but not required. * Previous standardized patient experience desirable ...

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As of Jun 11, 2026, the average hourly pay for hourly standardized patient actor in the United States is $15.87, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.14 and $16.59 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is the difference between Hourly Standardized Patient Actor vs Medical Simulation Technician?

AspectHourly Standardized Patient ActorMedical Simulation Technician
CredentialsOften no formal certification, but training in acting and medical scenariosTypically requires technical certifications or training in medical simulation equipment
Work EnvironmentHealthcare facilities, medical schools, simulation centersSimulation labs, hospitals, educational institutions
Employer & IndustryHealthcare education, medical training programsMedical simulation centers, hospitals, educational institutions
Search & Comparison IntentYesNo

Hourly Standardized Patient Actors primarily focus on role-playing as patients for medical training, requiring acting skills and medical scenario training. Medical Simulation Technicians handle technical setup and maintenance of simulation equipment. While both work in healthcare education environments, their roles and skill sets differ significantly.

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Standardized Patient Actor

The University System of New Hampshire

Durham, NH

$15 - $40/hr

Other

Posted 2 days ago

University System Of New Hampshire rating

8.8

Company rating: 8.8 out of 10

Based on 16 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

32nd of 535 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Standardized Patient Actor

The Standardized Patient (SP) Actor supports health sciences student education by portraying patients, family members, or other roles in simulation-based learning activities. Working under the direction of Director of Simulation and simulation faculty and staff, the SP Actor provides consistent, realistic, and educationally aligned performances that allow learners to practice clinical, communication, and interprofessional skills in a psychologically safe environment. This adjunct position requires the ability to accurately follow case scripts, respond appropriately to learner actions, and, when trained, provide structured feedback to learners. Standardized Patient Actors collaborate with faculty, simulation staff, and other SPs to support teaching, assessment, research, and programmatic evaluation activities within the simulation center.

Duties/Responsibilities
  • Portray patients, caregivers, or other assigned roles in accordance with case scripts, learning objectives, and performance standards.
  • Deliver consistent verbal, nonverbal, emotional, and physical cues across repeated learner encounters.
  • Adapt performance in real time while maintaining case fidelity and educational intent.
  • Participate in simulation activities that may include clinical skills practice, communication scenarios, interprofessional education, and assessment exercises.
  • Attend required training sessions, rehearsals, and case briefings prior to simulation activities.
  • Learn case details including patient history, affect, physical presentation, and expected learner responses.
  • Collaborate with simulation faculty and staff to clarify expectations and refine role portrayal.
  • Review and incorporate feedback to improve performance accuracy and consistency.
  • When trained, provide structured, objective feedback to learners based on defined frameworks.
  • Maintain confidentiality of learners, cases, and assessment outcomes.
  • Uphold professional standards, reliability, and respectful communication at all times.
  • Support a psychologically safe learning environment for learners and fellow SPs.
Requirements
  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Demonstrated ability to memorize information, follow detailed instructions, and perform consistently.
  • Prior acting, teaching, healthcare, customer service, or training experience may substitute for formal education.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to portray a wide range of emotions, behaviors, and physical presentations.
  • Capacity to accept coaching and incorporate feedback.
  • Reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail.
  • Comfort working with diverse learners, faculty, and staff.
  • Ability to maintain role boundaries and confidentiality.
  • Basic comfort with simulation environments and audiovisual recording (training provided).
  • Ability to sit, stand, or move for extended periods during simulation activities.
  • Willingness to portray sensitive or emotionally complex scenarios (with advance notice and support).
  • Availability for variable scheduling, including occasional evenings or weekends.
  • Previous experience as a standardized patient or standardized participant.
  • Acting, improvisation, or performance background.
  • Experience in healthcare, education, or human services.
  • Experience providing feedback or participating in educational assessment.
Required Applicant Materials
  • Resume

Compensation Pay Range: $15.00-$40.00 per hour

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