Task Worker (Standardized Patient)- CONHS

Job Title

Task Worker (Standardized Patient)- CONHS

Agency

Texas A&M International University

Department

College Of Nursing & Health Sciences

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Laredo, Texas

Job Type

Temporary/Casual Staff (Fixed Term)

Job Description

Job Summary

The Task Worker (SP) will portray the characteristics of a real patient, simulating the signs and symptoms. The SP will be physically examined by students and faculty as part of the College of Nursing & Health Services learning experience.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work in a professional manner when interacting with staff and students.

Be comfortable having repeated physical examination maneuvers performed.

Simulate all aspects of scenarios, including history of current problem, affect/behavior and physical findings in a standardized, accurate, and reliable manner.

Follow written and verbal instructions.

This document represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and functions. Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Requirements

Education- High school graduate or equivalent

Experience- No experience required.

May not be a currently enrolled undergraduate student at Texas A&M International University.

Preferred Education and Experience

One year of related experience.

Knowledge and Abilities

Multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Verbal and written communication skills.

Attention to detail.

Physical Requirements - General office environment

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Other Requirements

Position requires face-to-face interactions on campus.

Position requires maintaining a regular schedule of attendance on campus and in the workplace.

Position requires a flexible schedule, as necessary.

This is a temporary position as needed.

Subject to funding and/or need.

Pay of Rate : $25.00/hour for up 8 hours weekly

INSTRUCTIONS TO APPLICANT: During the application process you have only one opportunity to enter the requested information, upload documents and Submit the application. You will not be able to make changes or add additional documents once you “Submit” the application materials . The software does not allow you to “Save” your application and return to complete the process at a later time. The page "My Experience " has an area provided under Resume/CV to drop or upload files.

Be sure to include:

Resume/CV

Cover Letter

3-5 professional references and their full contact information and

Unofficial transcripts

Applications received by Texas A&M International University must have all job application data entered. Failure to provide all job application data could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. “See resume” is not an acceptable entry in the job application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.