JOB SUMMARY:

Provides expertise to bridge the use of human and non-human simulation applications in learning and assessment in the School of Medicine. Trains and monitors standardized patients for learning and assessment applications; collaboratively develops/refines SP cases; collaborates with SOM faculty to design and implement non-human simulation applications in SOM curricula.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Oversees all affairs of the UTMB Austin Standardized Patient (SP) Program, including developing strategic direction, monitoring and planning budget, and managing staff.

• Plans, designs, develops and delivers educational activities, courses, and examinations for the SP Program.

• Works with the Administrative Associate to recruit, schedule, and train standardized patients for purposes of education and testing.

• Coordinates and collaborates with other educational programs to develop educational activities, courses, and examinations.

• Coordinates and collaborates with the Galveston Standardized Patient Program to establish evaluation methodologies to ensure effective testing and educational experiences.

•  Adheres to internal controls.

MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Provides sign-off for medical students on point-of-care testing requirements.

• Maintains simulation equipment inventory; oversees equipment maintenance and repair.

• Oversees teaching of basic clinical and procedural skills using simulators and models.

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree

• 4 years of experience in personnel and financial management, including developing and managing a budget

EQUIPMENT:

Standard office equipment.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/LOCATION OF POSITION:

Standard office environments.

OTHER: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE VICE PRESIDENT FOR HUMAN RESOURCES AND EMPLOYEE SERVICES.