Job Description

Clinical Tchg Assoc (On-Call)

Requisition IDreq26167
Working TitleClinical Tchg Assoc (On-Call)
Position Grade99
Position Summary

This posting is currently recruiting applicants for Clinical Teaching Associate (CTA). This is an On-Call position and is not benefits eligible.

A Clinical Teaching Associate (CTA) is anindividual who is selected to work with students who are learning sensitive andinvasive exams. This includes teaching, assessing, and providing feedback onpelvic, rectal, breast examination techniques or urogenital/rectal exams. A CTAwill instruct using their own bodies in a supportive manner, usingcommunications skills needed to provide a comfortable setting.
CTAs are also used in activities during whichstudents/clinicians are learning to operate new equipment that involvessensitive and invasive exams (such as a trans-vaginal ultrasound).
Under direct supervision, assumes the role of a clinical teaching associateduring sensitive or invasive medical examinations. These examinations aredesigned to enable experiential learning and/or assessment of health sciencesstudents' skills. Work is on an on-call basis, as needed.

Base pay is $15 an hour, plus $164 an hour for time spent on an exam table doing an invasive procedure.

See the Position Description for additional information.

Conditions of Employment
  • The posting for an actual position opening may require specific physical attributes and/or characteristics designed to meet the role of the character being portrayed.
Minimum Qualifications

Less than high school; no previous experience required.

Completed degree(s) from an accredited institution that are above the minimum education requirement may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.

Preferred QualificationsTo be a CTA, an individual must be verycomfortable with their body, be at ease in small group settings, be able tofree discuss their anatomy and be able to clearly convey information to thestudent in a sincere and professional manner. In addition, female CTAs musthave their uterus, cervix, at least one ovary and a least one breast, and maleCTAs must have a least one testicle and no recent rectal surgery.
Reliable access to email is critical for timely response to communications ofupcoming CTA activities.
Additional Requirements1. Reliable access to email is critical for timely response to communications of upcoming CTA activities. 2. Willing to wear a hospital gown with or without undergarments, as needed for case portrayal. 3. Willing to complete a questionnaire, which includes information about your demographics and medical history to better match you with specific standardized cases.
CampusHealth Sciences Center (HSC) - Albuquerque, NM
DepartmentAssessment & Learning (524C)
Employment TypeStaff
Staff Type
Term End Date
StatusNon-Exempt
Pay$15 hr base pay, plus pro-rated hourly rate $164/hr for invasive time
Benefits EligibleThis is a benefits eligible position. The University of New Mexico provides a comprehensive package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through the tuition remission and dependent education programs. See the Benefits home page for a more information.
ERB StatementAs a condition of employment, eligible employees working greater than .25 FTE as determined by the New Mexico Education Retirement Act must make mandatory retirement contributions. For more information, review the Benefits Eligibility at a Glance grid.
Background Check RequiredNo
For Best Consideration Date
Eligible for Remote WorkNo
Eligible for Remote Work Statement
Application Instructions

Only applications submitted throughthe official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this jobadvertisement on a 3rd party site, pleasevisit UNMJobs to submit an application.

1. Why are you interested in working as a Clinical Teaching Associate? 2. Describe any experience you have that could be considered applicable to this type of work (i.e. body modeling). 3. Please describe how you feel about the medical system. All applications must include a cover letter addressing these three questions.

Positions posted with a Staff Type of Regular or Term are eligible for the Veteran Preference Program. See the Veteran Preference Program webpage for additional details.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.

The University of New Mexico requires all regular staff positions successfully pass a pre-employment background check. This may include, but is not limited to, a criminal history background check, New Mexico Department of Health fingerprint screening, New Mexico Children, Youth, and Families Department fingerprint screening, verification of education credentials, and/or verification of prior employment. For more information about background checks, visit https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3280.html. Refer to https://policy.unm.edu/university-policies/3000/3200.html for a definition of Regular Staff.

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