Standardized Patient Educator

Standardized Patient Educator

Join to apply for the Standardized Patient Educator role at Augusta University

Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences.

Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world‑class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today. Our mission and values https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). make Augusta University an institution like no other. Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real‑world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https:// is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.

The Standardized Patient Educator, reporting to the Director of Standardized Patients, serves as an essential team member in the recruitment and preparation of participants in the Standardized Patient (SP) in the SPEAR Center. The SP Educator works directly with SPs to prepare and evaluate their performance in portraying patients and other healthcare members in simulations for health professions learners.

• Recruitment and Training:
  Train SPs in patient and other healthcare role portrayal to facilitate medical interviewing, communication, and physical exam skills by health professions learners.
• Ensure SP preparation, portrayal standardization, and assessment consistency to meet educational objectives, and program and event requirements.
• Actively seek opportunities in healthcare simulation to reduce healthcare disparities.
• Prepare and revise SP training documents and other materials.
• Observe and evaluate SP performance and provide constructive feedback to improve role portrayal.
• Program Development:
  Collaborate with the SPEAR team to coordinate the development and implementation of complex, detailed simulation events.
• Use an evidence‑based approach to drive quality in human simulation events.
• Align SP training practices with the Association of Standardized Patient Educators (ASPE) Standards of Best Practices (SOBPs).
• Maintain documents and records in support of reporting and accreditation.
• Contribute to the program business activity, administration, and reporting.
• Case Review:
  Lead the SP unit review of new and modified simulation cases to ensure SP scripts are high quality and effective in meeting stated learning objectives.
• Contribute expertise to stakeholders and SPEAR team members to maximize the educational value of human simulation.
• Collaborate with SPEAR Liaison Directors on SP script development and revision.
• Event Coordination:
  Support SPs during simulation events which includes clarifying case scenario questions, providing real‑time feedback to SPs about their accuracy of portrayal and learner assessment, and leading post‑event SP debrief sessions, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist with planning, coordinating, scheduling, and executing all simulation activities and services in alignment with the organization strategic plan.
• Maintain knowledge of and compliance with institution and industry policies, standards, and regulations.
• Provide support across the simulation team to maximize team efficiency and capacity.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited College or University in a Healthcare field or related…