Simulation Actor

Compensation:
$15.00
Compensation Type:
Hourly
Employment Type:
Casual
Grade:
NE02
Position Summary
In an educational setting, independently, consistently and accurately portrays specific emotions, behaviors and/or disease symptoms while interacting with students in health, wellness, and public safety programs during simulated patient/client encounters designed to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of students' skills. Reports back to instructors about student behaviors using standardized measurement tools, and participates in group training and/or mentorship of entry-level standardized patients. Works varied hours on an on-call basis, as needed.
Duties & Responsibilities

• Studies a script, or directions, to learn about the character and/or learning scenario and memorizes speaking or behavioral parts.
• Portrays all of the characteristics of the part assigned.
• Learn all aspects of a case portrayal including the part's appearance, demeanor, chief complaint, symptoms, past medical history, family history, and physical findings.
• Simulate a variety of abnormal physical findings depending on the case needs.
• Work in a professional manner when interacting with learners, faculty, fellow actors, and staff.
• Demonstrate improvisational skills when appropriate in case portrayals.
• Receive ongoing feedback and modify behaviors accordingly.
• Provide appropriate feedback to learners and colleagues as needed by the project.
• Provides training and workshops for faculty, staff and students; collaborates with other departments, divisions and community agencies.
• Participates on specific college initiatives and teams; implements first year experience strategies.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

• High School Diploma or GED; no previous experience required.