Job Description

Requisition:

202500277S

Title:

Staff Laboratory Assistant II - Standardized Patient (Part-time, hourly) - 2 Positions to be Filled (The Woodlands Center)

FLSA status:

Non-Exempt

Hiring Salary:

This position is a pay grade 4. Please see Pay Grade Table at:
These are part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible positions working 19 hours or less per week.

Occupational Category:

Service Maintenance

Department:

Nursing

Division:

Division of Academic Affairs

Open Date:

09/04/2025

Open Until Filled:

Yes

Educational and Experience Requirement:

High school graduate or G.E.D. equivalent with at least three years of work experience. Additional education may be considered in lieu of experience.

Nature & Purpose of Position:

Acts as a patient in specific and defined clinical encounters to assist the SHSU School of Nursing students practice data gathering, communication, and clinical skills and evaluates student skills and attitude.

Primary Responsibilities:

Requires memorization of scripts detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms to portray during simulated learning scenarios. Presents the memorized case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during the simulated learning scenario. Portrays a role consistently and accurately as trained by the Standardized Patient Coordinator, Clinical Skills Director and clinical skills staff while remaining in character as trained when responding to student questions. Works in a professional manner when interacting with students, faculty, fellow Standardized Patients and staff. Receives ongoing feedback in order to modify performance behaviors accordingly. Memorizes scripts that will be provided in advance accurately and in a timely manner. Requires memorization of the script before reporting to that specific labs training session. Gives honest written and/or verbal feedback to students as needed for an event. Monitors other Standardized Patients for quality assurance and communicates with the Standardized Patient Coordinator about portrayal inconsistencies. Demonstrates flexibility and reliability with scheduling and assignments. Maintains confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors, and feedback evaluations. Receives training to accurately and consistently portray physical findings and deliver specific information for given scenarios. Requires periodic participation in lectures for demonstrations and in lab sessions. Plays a vital role in helping develop the students patient centered and clinical skills. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Other Specifications:

Must be familiar with common laboratory equipment and instruction and research curriculum. Must be able to follow oral and written instruction and work a modified schedule to accommodate classes and special projects. May require frequent contact with students, staff, and researchers. Expected to arrive on time to scheduled time for cases/and or assessments.

Will work normally between 5-7 hours per week, but hours will vary according to faculty needs and individual lab needs. Certain labs may need people with specific characteristics. Remote learning may further limit hours.

These are part-time, hourly, non-benefits eligible positions working 19 hours or less per week.

These positions will be located in Conroe, TX.

Note: Although Sam Houston State University main-campus is located in Huntsville, TX, this position is located in the Grand Central Park community of Conroe, TX just 5 miles N of The Woodlands and 35 miles N of Houston. Full Time Part Time:

Part Time

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EEO Statement:

Sam Houston State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and Smoke/Drug-Free Workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, ancestry, marital status, citizenship, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or protected veteran status. The University takes seriously the initiative to ensure equal opportunity in the workforce and to comply with Title VII as interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court. Sam Houston State University is an at will employer. Employees with a contract will have additional terms and conditions. Security-sensitive positions at SHSU require background checks in accordance with Education Code 51.215.

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Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Part time, Work experience placement, Remote work,

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