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Medical Actor Simulation Jobs in Texas (NOW HIRING)

$108K - $111K/yr

Acting as the central authority for courseware quality systems, this role enables scalable ... Benefits: * Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and EAP plans. * 401(k) and employee stock ...

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Network Security Engineer

Dallas, TX

$103K - $141K/yr

Acting as a lead escalation for critical security incidents * Developing automation playbooks ... Medical insurance in our PPO plan and a variety of other benefits such as Health Savings Accounts ...

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Medical Actor Simulation information

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a medical actor (standardized patient), and why are they important?

To thrive as a Medical Actor, you need strong acting skills, attention to detail, and the ability to accurately portray medical scenarios, generally supported by training in theatre or simulation programs. Familiarity with medical terminology and simulation protocols, as well as experience using digital feedback or evaluation systems, is often required. Excellent communication, adaptability, and professionalism are standout soft skills for interacting with both learners and educators. These abilities ensure accurate, consistent simulation experiences that help healthcare professionals develop and assess essential clinical skills.

What are some common challenges faced by medical actors in simulation scenarios, and how can they be managed?

Medical actors, also known as standardized patients, often face the challenge of consistently portraying specific symptoms and emotional states across multiple sessions. This requires strong memorization, adaptability, and emotional resilience, especially when providing constructive feedback to medical students or professionals. Managing these challenges involves thorough preparation, clear communication with simulation coordinators, and debriefing after scenarios to ensure emotional well-being. Collaboration with educators and fellow actors is also key to maintaining consistency and realism in each simulation.

What is a medical actor simulation?

Medical actor simulations involve trained individuals, often known as standardized patients or medical actors, who role-play as patients to help train and assess healthcare professionals. These simulations provide realistic scenarios that allow medical students and practitioners to practice communication, diagnostic, and clinical skills in a controlled environment. Medical actors follow scripts that mimic real medical conditions, giving participants valuable feedback on their performance. This approach helps improve patient care and safety by allowing for experiential learning without risk to real patients.

What is the difference between Medical Actor Simulation vs Medical Scribe?

AspectMedical Actor SimulationMedical Scribe
Required CredentialsMinimal; often high school diploma or equivalent, training providedMedical terminology knowledge; often certification or training in medical documentation
Work EnvironmentHealthcare simulation labs, training centers, hospitalsHospitals, clinics, outpatient facilities
Employer & Industry UsageMedical schools, training programs, healthcare simulation companiesHospitals, physician practices, healthcare organizations

Medical Actor Simulation involves role-playing as patients to help train healthcare professionals, focusing on realistic patient interactions. Medical Scribes assist clinicians by documenting patient encounters in real-time. While both roles support healthcare education and efficiency, Medical Actor Simulation emphasizes simulation training, whereas Medical Scribes focus on documentation support during actual patient visits.

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Job description

Job Posting Title:

Standardized Patient

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Hiring Department:

Department of Medical Education

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Position Open To:

All Applicants

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Weekly Scheduled Hours:

10

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FLSA Status:

To Be Determined at Offer

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Earliest Start Date:

Ongoing

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Position Duration:

Expected to Continue

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Location:

UT MAIN CAMPUS

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Job Details:

Purpose

Standardized Patients are trained to consistently simulate real patients' medical conditions, histories, and emotions in a standardized manner to allow students to develop and practice clinical and communication skills in a safe, controlled environment.

Responsibilities

  • Portray patient scenarios consistently and accurately, including medical history, symptoms, body language, and emotional state

  • Participate in simulated medical interviews and physical examinations

  • Provide verbal or written feedback to students in a constructive and professional manner

  • Accurately recall and evaluate student performance using checklists or forms

  • Maintain confidentiality regarding case content and student performance

  • Attend training sessions and rehearsal activities as required

Required Qualifications
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

  • Ability to memorize and consistently recreate scenarios

  • Dependable, punctual, and flexible with scheduling

  • Comfortable with physical examination by medical students

  • High school diploma or equivalent

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in acting, teaching, or healthcare education

  • Familiarity with clinical or educational environments

  • Bilingual abilities are a plus

Salary Range
$25.00 Hourly Working Conditions
  • Uniforms and/or personal protection equipment (furnished)

  • May work around chemical fumes

  • May work around standard office conditions

  • May work around biohazards

  • May work around chemicals

  • Climbing of stairs

  • Lifting and moving

  • Occasional weekend, overtime and evening work to meet deadlines

Work Shift

Onsite required at the Dell Medical School, Health Learning Building located at 1501 Red River St. Austin, TX 78712. Virtual work will also be available as needed to meet students' learning needs. Training will be onsite, and weekly hours will be variable based on business needs.

Required Materials
  • Resume/CV

Importantfor applicants who are NOT current university employees or contingent workers:You will be prompted to submit your resume the first time you apply, then you will be provided an option to upload a new Resume for subsequent applications. Any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) will be uploaded in the Application Questions section; you will be able to multi-select additional files. Before submitting your online job application, ensure thatALLRequired Materials have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes.

Important for Current university employees and contingent workers:As a current university employee or contingent worker, you MUST apply within Workday by searching for Find UT Jobs. If you are a current University employee, log-in to Workday, navigate to your Worker Profile, click the Career link in the left hand navigation menu and then update the sections in your Professional Profile before you apply. This information will be pulled in to your application. The application is one page and you will be prompted to upload your resume. In addition, you must respond to the application questionspresented to upload any additional Required Materials (letter of interest, references, etc.) that were noted above.

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Employment Eligibility:

Regular staff who have been employed in their current position for the last six continuous months are eligible for openings being recruited for through University-Wide or Open Recruiting, to include both promotional opportunities and lateral transfers. Staff who are promotion/transfer eligible may apply for positions without supervisor approval.

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Retirement Plan Eligibility:

The retirement plan for this position is Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS), subject to the position being at least 20 hours per week and at least 135 days in length.

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Background Checks:

A criminal history background check will be required for finalist(s) under consideration for this position.

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Equal Opportunity Employer:

The University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer,complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

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Pay Transparency:

The University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.

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Employment Eligibility Verification:

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.

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E-Verify:

The University of Texas at Austin use E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:

  • E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]
  • Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]

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Compliance:

Employees may be required to report violations of law under Title IX and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act). If this position is identified a Campus Security Authority (Clery Act), you will be notified and provided resources for reporting. Responsible employees under Title IX are defined and outlined in HOP-3031.

The Clery Act requires all prospective employees be notified of the availability of the Annual Security and Fire Safety report. You may access the most recent report here or obtain a copy at University Compliance Services, 1616 Guadalupe Street, UTA 2.206, Austin, Texas 78701.


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