Standardized Patient at University of Colorado Colorado Springs

Standardized Patient

Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!

Who We Are

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Standardized Patient to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students. 

At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery—a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.

Pay Range: $19.00 per hourly. Compensation will be commensurate upon experience and qualifications. This position is Non-Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) overtime provisions.

Work Location: On-site

Summary

Standardized patients (SP) are personnel who assist in the education of students in the Simulation Learning Center. Standardized patients are people without actual symptoms who are trained to consistently portray a character who has the symptoms of a particular health condition. Standardized patients are scheduled as needed in the simulation center for particular times and dates.

Essential Functions

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Portray the physical findings of particular disease states or procedures. This may include wearing makeup, costumes and/or external props such as casts, bandages or tubes (that do not enter the body).
• Play a particular character with mannerisms and responses consistent with the described role. These may be ad lib or scripted as determined by the case author.
• Observe and recall student communication and performance during the case scenario.
• Provide feedback on student performance either directly or as requested during post-scenario debriefing.
• Review other SP performance and provide feedback for quality improvement purposes.

Tentative Search Timeline

• Priority will be given to applications submitted by: September 1, 2025.
• Potential interview dates: Week of September 8, 2025.
• Potential start date: September 2025.

• Applicants must be at least 18 years of age.
• Experience as a Standardized Patient is preferred.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.