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East Tennessee State University

Temporary Standardized Patient (Basic) (446)

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An Actor or Entertainer portrays characters and assumes roles in performances, host television programs, or entertain in front of live audiences. Works in film or television and theatre, including professional and community based theatre. May work as a narrator, provide voiceovers for commercials or animated films or record audio versions of books; may play characters in theme parks or in living history museums. May perform comedy acts or other stage acts.

$40,699 / year median in Tennessee

+11% projected growth

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Job Description Job Summary Temporary Position A standardized patient is a person trained to portray a realistic patient, their family member, or others to recreate a scenario accurately and consistently. SPs are trained to give feedback to the students in the patient's voice. Standardized patients perform a wide variety of roles working with a wide range of medical professionals. These roles help students learn history taking and communication skills. The scenarios provide a safe environment to work through emotional situations. SPs are also trained to assist in the teaching of physical exam skills. Everything from taking blood pressure to gynecological exams. Working with both students and residents, the SPs are an invaluable part of their education. Helping them hone their skills in a safe and supportive way. Basic- this level is for new SPs. This is their training level. The SP's role is to be the patient in interview situations. They train and participate in one-on-one interviews with students. Their responsibilities are to memorize the case, perform the case according to specific instructions, and then provide specific, observable feedback to students. Several benchmarks must be achieved before moving on to interview status. These are part time positions. This is for the Standardized Patient Basic Required Qualifications High School Diploma or GED Compensation and Benefits Pay for this position is $13.00 an hour •Please attach a resume to the application. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer University Overview (as needed) East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution's focus on community engagement. Job Info Job Identification 446 Job Category Temporary Posting Date 10/15/2025, 08:03 AM Degree Level High School Graduate Job Schedule Part time Locations Va Campus Bldg, Johnson City, TN, 37614, US