Simulation Actor

CHESS•Albuquerque, NM

7d•$15•Onsite

About The Position

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.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
no previous experience required

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.