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University of Utah

Associate Instructor - Hourly

University of Utah, Salt Lake City, UT, United States


* Variable: based on your availability and the needs of the Simulation Center. You will be offered roles (shifts) that fit your skill set and availability. You may be offered a recurring role or one-time roles as needed in the Simulation center that you may accept or decline. You are expected to work all shifts you accept. All roles are offered and assigned by the Program Manager.

Is this a work study job?

Is this a work study job? No

VP Area

VP Area U of U Health - Academics

Department

Department 01647 - CON INTERMOUNTAIN HLTH SIM CTR

Location

Location Campus

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range

Pay Rate Range $25.00/hr

Close Date

Job Summary

Are you looking for a part-time job?
Are you looking to shape the nurses and doctors of the future?
Do you have a background in healthcare (nurse, EMT , CNA or paramedic) – OR -
Do you have experience in healthcare simulation or have professional acting training?

As a Simulation Participant 2 with healthcare experience (RN, EMT , CNA , paramedic), you will be asked to portray a healthcare team member and expected to perform simulated medical tasks while interacting with clinical professionals (learners) in a simulation clinical learning environment.

As a Simulated Participant 2 with professional acting training, you will be asked to act in somewhat intense and difficult scenarios including taking on the role of mental health patients, engaging in difficult conversations, and being involved in simulation that addresses sensitive subjects. You may also be asked to provide feedback to the learners regarding your experience as a patient during the debrief after the simulation.

You may participate in video productions, support voice-over for e-learning courses, photographs and other teaching material as required.

Roles and shift will be assigned by the Program manager and payment are coordinated by the College of Nursing Simulation Center Staff.

Please apply at: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/161882

• Arrive on-time and fully prepared for all roles and shifts you accept.
• Memorize a case script detailing specific emotions, behaviors, and disease signs/symptoms for presentation during simulated learning situations.
• Present case information in a standardized manner, as elicited by students during simulated interactive patient history and/or medical examinations.
• Remain in a specific patient character.
• Embody roles with fidelity and realism.
• Participate in group training.
• Maintain confidentiality of information related to cases, student behaviors and feedback evaluations.
• Provide educationally constructive verbal feedback from the patient standpoint when prompted by the facilitator.
• Demonstrate work flexibility in different medical and educational settings.
• Perform additional job-related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Preferences

Preferred but NOT REQUIRED :
Formal training and/or certification with experience in areas such as theatre, dramatic script, acting for film/TV and vocal performance.

Experience working in a variety of theatrical and multimedia settings.

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action ( OEO /AA). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
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Posting Specific Questions

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Required Documents

  • Resume
  • Optional Documents
  • Cover Letter
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
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