Posted June 23, 2026
Standardized Patient
Amarillo, Texas, United States
Part Time
Reference: 45172BR
Position Description
Incumbents in this position are trained to portray specific sets of health problems and symptoms that will aide students in learning the proper techniques and procedures for taking medical histories, performing medical examinations, determining diagnoses and learning the appropriate way to educate and inform patients of diagnoses.
Department
Simulation Program Ama
Major/Essential Functions
Required Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
Incumbents in this position are trained to portray specific sets of health problems and symptoms that will aide students in learning the proper techniques and procedures for taking medical histories, performing medical examinations, determining diagnoses and learning the appropriate way to educate and inform patients of diagnoses.
Department
Simulation Program Ama
Major/Essential Functions
- Performing a variety of duties in order to accurately and consistently portray specific types of symptoms as defined by a patient case.
- This frequently includes memorizing the history of their present illness, past medical history, physical exam results as well as demonstrating appropriate body language, emotional status, and personality characteristics.
- Standardized patients will be trained and monitored to ensure the proper information is given per case, professionalism is maintained as well as confidentiality to protect student privacy
Required Qualifications
- No acting or direct experience is required.
- The minimum age eligible for hire is 18 years old.
- Must have the ability to understand and follow instructions.
- Must have the ability to memorize and be improvisational.
Preferred Qualifications
- Hired standardized patients are required to check email at least 3 times a day; TTUHSC email is SimCentral's primary source of communication.
- There is no specific number of hours guaranteed; our SP program provides needs specific to the academic year curricula and schedules.
- Flexibility in daily schedule is required, being available at least 3 half days during the work week is preferred, some exceptions made for various circumstances.
EEO Statement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Jeanne Clery Act
The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act is a federal statute requiring colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information. By October 1 of each year, institutions must publish and distribute their Annual Campus Security Policy & Crime Statistics Report (ASR) to current and prospective students and employees. To view this report, visit the TTUHSC Clery Act website at https://www.ttuhsc.edu/compliance/clery-report.aspx.
