Temporary Lab Instructor

Northeastern University • Boston, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Standardized Patients/Patient Actors assist with pharmacy and medical simulation labs in the Bouve College of Health Sciences. Through patient-provider role-playing, they enable health professions students to practice necessary skills and behaviors in labs and other simulated learning experiences.

Standardized Patients must be on campus during scheduled times. They are utilized during the fall, spring, and summer terms, typically between 8:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. They may be scheduled to work one or multiple activities and typically work between two and eight hours during an activity.

Requirements

• Excellent English oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to recall case information as cued by students in role-play situations.
• Ability to solve problems and work well under pressure.
• Willingness to work an intermittent schedule as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with pharmacy and medical simulation labs in the Bouve College of Health Sciences.
• Portray all the characteristics of a real patient.
• Simulate specific emotions, behaviors, and disease symptoms.
• Engage in patient-provider role-playing with health professions students.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental benefits; paid time off; tuition assistance; wellness and life benefits; retirement benefits; commuting and transportation benefits. Eligibility applies.

What This Job Offers

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