Training Technician

Full Job Description

The position is located in the Education Service.

They serve as a technical expert in the area of clinical simulation to further the organization's mission to effectively train & educate STVHCS employees at all levels.

Clinical Simulation provides safe educational opportunities to staff allowing practical revelations, experiential learning, safe applications of clinical methods, & continuous healthcare improvements providing personalized, proactive, patient driven health care.

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 announcement.

In 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).

For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.

Physical Demands: The work requires physical effort.

There will be walking, standing, bending, carrying of items such as task trainers, manikins, boxes of training equipment, movement of equipment such as beds, overbed tables, chairs, etc.

Typically, the employee will configure the simulation center or in-situ area to meet the requirement of the simulation activity that will take place.

The work will require walking and lifting as indicated below: 1. Walking-required to become familiar with the Medical Center and location of training locations; 2.

Lifting-Simulation equipment that may weigh in excess of 50 pounds; 3. Transport-movement of equipment throughout the Medical Center and to, from and throughout the outlying areas.

Major Duties section Continuation: Maintain simulation center documentation and resources by developing, serving as a Subject Matter Expert and adhering to operational policies/standards, procedure simulation support materials, create and generate simulation center reports, and direct media development related to simulation.

Maintain professional development by keeping updated on simulation technology, simulation related competencies, participating in simulation education, research and providing workshops and tours.

Prepares CERC Committee, OIG and JACHO reports as necessary for required clinical training programs. Major Duties:

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.

Major Duties Continues in Qualifications Section Below: Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:30PM . Will occasionally work nights or weekends for necessary training. Telework: Ad-hoc only.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Technician/PD00457A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized