Training Technician

Major Duties:

• Implements and supports facilitators and subject matter experts on simulation activities by setting-up taking down cleaning maintaining simulation equipment based on the needs of the Medical Center as identified through various assessment methods.
• Responsible for simulation programming piloting implementation and revision both for live and virtual simulation environments including but not limited to scenario creation and programming of high fidelity simulators and virtual platforms ranging from basic workforce to highly specialized clinical positions (i.e. nursing advance nurse practice physicians psychologist respiratory therapists etc.).
• Responsible for the preparation of pre-simulation activities by organizing simulation technology and supplies providing all necessary documentation of simulations reviewing policies and procedures obtaining consents and ensuring proper set-up of the simulation learning environment control room and AV equipment.
• Execute simulations independently through the operation of equipment recording simulation activities monitoring safety of participants troubleshooting equipment during learning activities and participating in scenarios.
• Perform post simulation activities such as debriefing playbacks administer learners and faculty evaluations and return lab to pre-scenario conditions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary multilevel faculty and staff as it relates to curriculum design scheduling standardizing procedures demonstrating new technology and providing expert level technical support.
• Development and maintenance of the Clinical Simulation Center on-line calendar and scheduling. This requires a specific knowledge of set-up and tear-down procedures knowledge of specific scenario supply requirements and time requirements and customer debriefing and educational training needs.
• Works with the REdI Director and implements revises and maintains a formal comprehensive mock code program monitoring coordinating maintaining and participating in drills throughout all areas of the Medical Center and the CBOCs. Independently adjusts materials and methods based on measured outcomes.
• Complete training as a BLS instructor conduct classes and serve as an independent training specialist/facilitator for the Resuscitative Education Initiative including the Heart Code Quality Improvement and Voice Advisory Manikin BLS and/or ACLS programs.
• Autonomously monitors classes and seminars to evaluate employees instructors and training aids. Uses evaluations to improve the training program. Advises instructors in performance improvement opportunities. Informs management on the progress and potential of instructors and employees.
• Advocate for simulation technology and training opportunities throughout facility/community promotion procurement of equipment coordinates training and integration of simulation of simulation into education courses offered at the Medical Center. Including cooperative simulation activity coordination with local colleges community hospitals and Emergency Medical Services.
• Independently supports daily operations of the of the simulations center to include scheduling orientation of students and faculty maintaining records and providing technological support.
• Work closely with all levels of the Medical Media Biomedical Engineering Information Technology and Information Resource Management Departments to maintain and repair equipment and to provide high quality simulation activities in accordance with VHA policy and procedures.
• Work closely with all levels of Logistics Department in equipment intake and send outs ensures accurate equipment inventory logs and prepares proper documents for Electronic Inventory Lists to be modified when needed.
• Knowledge with computer software audio-visual equipment and effective interfacing with clinical staff is necessary.
• Maintains reviews inputs data and runs reports of simulation activities. Works with the Simulation Director on revising evaluations and inputting simulation training productivity data.
• Maintains a comprehensive expert knowledge of and able to install hardware equipment and software programs maintains warranties cleans equipment troubleshoots equipment failures including complex high fidelity mannequins and computerized Audio/Visual equipment and initiates work orders.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job
• To be considered for this position you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• Physical Requirements: The work required does not inherently include any physical requirements essential for successful job performance that could not otherwise be performed with accommodation or workplace adjustment. A pre-placement physical examination is not required.
• Subject to background/security investigation
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements ( Effective May 7 2025 drivers licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP)

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Qualifications

To qualify for this position applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement 02/09/2026.

Time-In-Grade Requirement: Applicants who are current Federal employees and have held a GS grade any time in the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. For a GS-07 position you must have served 52 weeks at the GS-05. The grade may have been in any occupation but must have been held in the Federal service. An SF-50 that shows your time-in-grade eligibility must be submitted with your application materials. If the most recent SF-50 has an effective date within the past year it may not clearly demonstrate you possess one-year time-in-grade as required by the this instance you must provide an additional SF-50 that clearly demonstrates one-year time-in-grade. Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to former Federal employees applying for reinstatement as well as current employees applying for Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment.

You may qualify based on your experience and/or education as described below:

• Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-05 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include but are not limited to: conducting simulation training and all of its functions programming requirements processes and procedures in order to instruct others troubleshoot user and technical problems and access or launch simulated courses; and presenting ideas clearly both orally and in writing to effectively present findings and make recommendations in briefings projects staff reports correspondence etcetera. OR
• Education: Applicants may substitute education for the required experience. To qualify based on education for this grade level you must have 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED). OR
• Combination: Applicants may also combine education and experience to qualify at this level. You must have an combination of specialized experience and education beyond 1 full year of graduate level education or superior academic achievement (TRANSCRIPT REQUIRED).

Required Experience:

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