Standardized Patient Trainer
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Standardized Patient TrainerJob no: 531619 Work type: Staff Senior management: VT Carilion School of Medicine Department: VTC School of Medicine - Instr Pgms Location: Roanoke, Virginia Categories: Instructional / Teaching Faculty, Other, Medical ProfessionalsJob DescriptionThe Standardized Patient Trainer (SPT) provides educational and technical expertise in the development, implementation, and evaluation of human and mechanical simulation-based activities for Clinical Skills Assessment & Education (CSAE). The SPT works under the supervision of the Assistant Dean for Clinical Skills and the Senior Director of the Standardized Patient (SP) Program with faculty, students, staff, and external affiliates. They will ensure the highest quality in simulation training activities and implement simulation curricula across the undergraduate and graduate medical education programs. The SPT will participate in state consortium meetings and activities. The SPT applies knowledge about curriculum, requirements, and educational activities to coordinate program operations at the CSAE. They will co-lead a variety of projects with the SP Program team, which may include leading training sessions, editing the program curriculum, scheduling SPs and students, tracking SP compliance, and completing the training curriculum.Required QualificationsExperience training others, teaching others, or training in a healthcare environment (such as nursing, PT, standardize patient, etc.) or a Bachelor's Degree in Education, Healthcare, Training and Development, or related fields.Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals of all backgrounds.Excellent oral and written communication skills with emphasis on active listening and providing constructive feedback. A strong attention to detail with the ability to document and implement processes, provide data entry, and generate accurate reports.Ability to meet established deadlines and prioritize competing deadlines.Ability to use MS Office or other similar software applicationsPreferred QualificationsBasic knowledge of health education.Basic knowledge of training in a simulation format or training in a health education environment.Experience with administrative support, including creating correspondence, calendaring, scheduling, archiving, and tracking documents.Pay Band4Appointment TypeRegularSalary InformationStarting at $52,000Review Date12/5/2024Additional InformationThe department values diversity and continually strives to maintain and promote an inclusive learning, working, and research environment that embraces all students and employees. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from persons identifying with groups currently underrepresented in the Virginia Tech community.The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine:In partnership with Carilion Clinic and the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC, VTC School of Medicine is a cornerstone of one of the nation's premier health and biomedical research ecosystems. Located in Roanoke, Virginia, the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, and 40 miles from the Virginia Tech main campus in Blacksburg, VTCSOM provides abundant opportunities to deliver innovative, discovery-based medical education in a community-based and picturesque setting.Its innovative curriculum includes robust, longitudinal mentored research training and a major curricular emphasis on health systems science and interprofessional practice. The school has been recognized with Health Profession HEED (Higher Education Excellence in Diversity) Awards since 2018 for its outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. Students are also attracted to VTCSOM due to its 99% match success, including competitive specialties and programs. With a 2.3% acceptance rate, VTCSOM receives over 6,400 applications for 49 positions and is poised for continued growth.About Virginia TechDedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, ethnicity or national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.If you are an individual with a disability or who has a known limitation due to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions and desire an accommodation please contact Lisa Howard at ...@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.Advertised: November 15, 2024 Applications close: December 6, 2024 Eastern Standard Time