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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.

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This position is security-sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of the Texas Education Code §51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information.

Requisition 202400321S Title Staff Laboratory Assistant II - Standardized Patient (Part-time, hourly) - 5 Positions to be Filled FLSA status Non-Exempt Hiring Salary This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at: https://pa-hrsuite-production.s3.amazonaws.com/116/docs/636763.pdf

This position is part-time, hourly and non-benefits eligible, working 19 or less hours per week. Occupational Category Service Maintenance Department Dept of Clinical Skills Division Division of Academic Affairs Open Date 09/10/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Educational and Experience Requirement High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least three years of work experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience. Nature & Purpose of Position Act out the part of a patient in specific and defined clinical encounters in order to help the SHSU College of Osteopathic Medicine medical students practice data gathering, communication, and clinical physical examination skills. Primary Responsibilities Standardized Patients (SP’s) are responsible for memorizing scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations. Presents case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations. 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 SP’s and staff. Receives ongoing feedback in order to modify performance behaviors accordingly. Memorizes scripts accurately and in a timely manner. Scripts will be provided to the SP’s in advance of the training session, most often via Humanities, our scheduling software. Responsible for memorizing the script before reporting to that specific lab’s training session. Receives physical and verbal examinations by osteopathic medical students. Gives professional/appropriate written and/or verbal feedback to students as needed for an event. 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. Will be used periodically in lectures for demonstrations and in lab sessions as the students learn how to do a physical and osteopathic structural exam. 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.

General Requirements of Standardized Patients:

An interest in training physicians of the future.
Willing to provide feedback to students that are learning history and physical exam skills.
Participate in live in-person encounters with students.
Attend Zoom Trainings
Understand encounters will be videotaped for medical student education purposes only.
SPs are required to be reliable, flexible, follow direction(s) and recall information. Additionally, must maintain confidentiality of cases and student information.
Opportunities to participate in shorter, non-scripted simulation and ultrasound sessions.

Note: Although Sam Houston State University main-campus is located in Huntsville, TX, this position is located at:

925 City Central Ave
Conroe, TX 77304

This position is part-time, hourly and non-benefits eligible, working 19 or less hours per week. Full Time Part Time Part Time Position Number Quicklink https://shsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/40880 EEO Statement

EEO Statement Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, or gender identity or expression. Sam Houston State University is an “at will” employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code § 51.215.

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