Simulation Actors

Title: Standardized Patient Actor

Location: School of Health Wellness and Public Safety, Central New Mexico Community College

Hourly Compensation: $15.00

Employment Type: Casual

Grade: NE02

Position Summary:
The Standardized Patient Actor will be responsible for portraying specific emotions, behaviors, and disease symptoms in simulated patient encounters within an educational setting. This role involves independently and accurately representing assigned characters during interactions with students in health, wellness, and public safety programs, and providing feedback to instructors using standardized measurement tools. The position also includes participating in group training and mentoring entry-level standardized patients, and working varied hours on an on-call basis.

Duties & Responsibilities:
– Study and memorize scripts or directions for character and learning scenario portrayal
– Accurately represent all aspects of the assigned character, including appearance, demeanor, chief complaint, symptoms, and medical history
– Simulate a variety of abnormal physical findings as required
– Interact professionally with learners, faculty, fellow actors, and staff
– Demonstrate improvisational skills when appropriate
– Receive and incorporate ongoing feedback into performances
– Provide appropriate feedback to learners and colleagues as needed
– Conduct training and workshops for faculty, staff, and students
– Collaborate with other departments, divisions, and community agencies
– Participate in specific college initiatives and teams
– Implement first-year experience strategies
– Perform related duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:
– High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required

Best Consideration Date: November 19, 2024

EEO Statement:
Central New Mexico Community College is an EEO employer and does not discriminate in employment practices based on race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, serious medical condition, or protected veteran status. The college hires only U.S. citizens and individuals lawfully authorized to work in the U.S.