Medical Education Standardized Patient Educator – 008626 Position Available In Mobile, Alabama

Medical Education Standardized Patient Educator – 008626 University of South Alabama – 4.0

Mobile, AL Job Details Full-time Estimated:

$50.1K – $61.8K a year 2 hours ago Qualifications Mid-level Master’s degree 1 year Medical terminology Teaching Full Job Description Minimum Qualifications Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and one year of related professional experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience maybe considered. Preferred Qualifications Job Description Summary The University of South Alabama’s department of Medical Education Simulation Center is seeking to hire a Medical Education Standardized Patient Educator. Interested candidates should apply to be considered. Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions Demonstrates knowledge of medical terminology and procedures. Maintains an understanding of educational principles, regulations and best practices and demonstrates these during simulation activities including training, assessments and examinations. Recruits and screens Standardized Patients and assists with SP orientations. Coordinates with Assistant Director, Medical Education Simulation Operations to select SPs for simulation activities, under supervision of the Assistant Director, Medical Education Standardized Patient Simulation. Develops training materials for SP training and implements SP trainings. Implements SP-based simulations, ensuring implementation of best practices in simulation and education and of policies and procedures developed by the Director, Clinical Skills and Simulation. Assists the Assistant Director, Medical Education Standardized Patient Simulation with integration of education best practices into simulation and serves as an advocate for use of simulation in Healthcare Education. Collects facility and equipment utilization data as well as participant evaluation data. Implements quality assurance/improvement activities within the Standardized Patient unit and assists with QA/QI for the entire simulation center. Assists with Assistant Director, Medical Education Standardized Patient Simulation with quality assurance/improvement activities within the Standardized Patient Simulation unit with with QA/QI for the entire simulation center. Assists with recruitment and screening of standardized patients and assists with SP orientations and delivery of yearly SP performance feedback. Under supervision, conducts student post-simulation debriefing and simulation-based teaching as needed. Maintains proficiency with a specialized range of AV systems and IT equipment (i.e. CAW Learning Space). Configures, operates and troubleshoots A/IT equipment, as needed. Safeguards privacy and security of simulation terminology, procedures and best practices. Demonstrates comprehensive knowledge of simulation terminology, procedures and best practices. Maintains knowledge of and compliance with institution and industry policies, standards/best practices and regulations, particularly SSIH accreditation standards. Assists with ensuring adequate security and levels of consumables and equipment are maintained. Maintains documents and records in support of simulation center operations. Ensures that center policies and procedures are followed by all employees and users. Completes other duties as assigned by the Assistant Director. Regular and prompt attendance. Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required. Related duties as required. Posting Information Number of Vacancies 1 Position End Date (if temporary) Job Open Date 06/23/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants Working Days Monday – Friday Working Hours 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Job Location Main Campus Full-time or Part-Time Full Time Regular or Temporary Regular