What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Laboratory Assistant II - Standardized Patient (Part-time, hourly) - 2 positions to be filled position at Sam Houston State University?
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Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Â
This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
These are part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible positions working 19 hours or less per week. These positions will be located in The Woodlands, TX.
Occupational Category Service Maintenance Department Nursing Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 02/28/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least three years of experience in a laboratory at a university, college or related area. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Acts as a patient in specific and defined clinical encounters to assist the SHSU School of Nursing students practice data gathering, communication, and clinical skills and evaluates student skills and attitude.
Primary Responsibilities
Requires memorization of scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms to portray during simulated learning scenarios. Presents the memorized case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during the simulated learning scenario. Portrays a role consistently and accurately as trained by the Standardized Patient Coordinator, Clinical Skills Director and clinical skills staff while remaining in character as trained when responding to student questions. Works in a professional manner when interacting with students, faculty, fellow Standardized Patients and staff. Receives ongoing feedback in order to modify performance behaviors accordingly. Memorizes scripts that will be provided in advance accurately and in a timely manner. Requires memorization of the script before reporting to that specific lab's training session. Gives honest written and/or verbal feedback to students as needed for an event. Monitors other Standardized Patients for quality assurance and communicates with the Standardized Patient Coordinator about portrayal inconsistencies. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations. Receives training to accurately and consistently portray physical findings and deliver specific information for given scenarios. Requires periodic participation in lectures for demonstrations and in lab sessions. Plays a vital role in helping develop the students' patient centered and clinical skills. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment and instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers. Expected to arrive on time to scheduled time for cases/and or assessments.
Will work normally between 5-7 hours per week, but hours will vary according to faculty needs and individual lab needs. Certain labs may need people with specific characteristics. Remote learning may further limit hours.
These are part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible positions working 19 hours or less per week. These positions will be located in Conroe, TX.
Full Time Part Time Part Time Position Number 7N9497 & 7N9498 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42697
Named after Texas' legendary hero, General Sam Houston, the university boasts a rich historical legacy that resonates with the spirit of Texas, which provides a balance between a peaceful, natural setting and proximity to urban amenities. With a student population of over 21,000, SHSU offers a vibrant and dynamic community. SHSU has a small town feel with large scale opportunities. Located in the Piney Woods region of East Texas and just an hour drive north of Houston, Huntsville provides area residents with a sense of community and belonging.
SHSU offers compelling options for individuals seeking a fulfilling and impactful career including a superior benefit package, competitive salaries and a flexible work environment fostering work/life balance. SHSU offers programs that support a healthy work-life balance, contributing to employee well-being and job satisfaction, as well as, professional development opportunities with our educational assistance and dependent assistance programs.
Posting Information
This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code Â
- 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.
This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/550174.pdf.
These are part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible positions working 19 hours or less per week. These positions will be located in The Woodlands, TX.
Occupational Category Service Maintenance Department Nursing Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 02/28/2025 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement
High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least three years of experience in a laboratory at a university, college or related area. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.
Nature & Purpose of Position
Acts as a patient in specific and defined clinical encounters to assist the SHSU School of Nursing students practice data gathering, communication, and clinical skills and evaluates student skills and attitude.
Primary Responsibilities
Requires memorization of scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms to portray during simulated learning scenarios. Presents the memorized case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during the simulated learning scenario. Portrays a role consistently and accurately as trained by the Standardized Patient Coordinator, Clinical Skills Director and clinical skills staff while remaining in character as trained when responding to student questions. Works in a professional manner when interacting with students, faculty, fellow Standardized Patients and staff. Receives ongoing feedback in order to modify performance behaviors accordingly. Memorizes scripts that will be provided in advance accurately and in a timely manner. Requires memorization of the script before reporting to that specific lab's training session. Gives honest written and/or verbal feedback to students as needed for an event. Monitors other Standardized Patients for quality assurance and communicates with the Standardized Patient Coordinator about portrayal inconsistencies. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations. Receives training to accurately and consistently portray physical findings and deliver specific information for given scenarios. Requires periodic participation in lectures for demonstrations and in lab sessions. Plays a vital role in helping develop the students' patient centered and clinical skills. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Other Specifications
Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment and instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers. Expected to arrive on time to scheduled time for cases/and or assessments.
Will work normally between 5-7 hours per week, but hours will vary according to faculty needs and individual lab needs. Certain labs may need people with specific characteristics. Remote learning may further limit hours.
These are part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible positions working 19 hours or less per week. These positions will be located in Conroe, TX.
Full Time Part Time Part Time Position Number 7N9497 & 7N9498 Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/42697
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