Training Technician

This position is located at the VA Western Colorado Health Care System in Grand Junction. The Training (Simulation) Technician reports to the Assistant Chief, Research, Development & Education and is primarily responsible for supporting the Clinical Simulation/REdI Program and in meeting the education needs of WCHCS. The purpose of the work is to assist the Clinical Simulation/REdI Program Coordinator and the Designated Learning Officer in the development and delivery of educational activities.

Duties associated with this position include, but are not limited to the following: - Assist instructor and facilitators in operating simulator-based clinical education of trainees. - Assist students, staff and faculty with preparing for and conducting simulation-based learning experiences and REdI programs. - Execute simulation and REdI programs by operating simulation control room and equipment, voice activated mannequins, recording simulation activities in TMS, monitoring safety of participants, trouble-shooting equipment and participating in scenario. - Perform post simulation activities such as debriefing playbacks, administer student and faculty evaluations, catalog recordings and return lab to pre-scenario conditions. - Advocates for simulation/REdI Program technology throughout facility/community promotion, procurement of equipment, assist in coordination of training and integration of simulation into education courses offered at WCHCS.. - Maintain simulation/REdI lab documentation and resources by adhering and assisting in developing operational policies/standards, produce simulation support materials, generate simulation lab reports, and assist in media development related to simulation. - Support Heart Code Instructor-led training sessions (simulation-based task training) for interdisciplinary healthcare professional team based on the annual schedule developed by Simulation/REdI Program Coordinator.. - Support WCHCS staff in completing RQI training to ensure Heart Code/RQI compliance. - Operates and maintains audiovisual equipment used in clinical simulation with prioritization of the Simulation/ REdI Program Coordinator. - Maintain professional development by keeping updated on simulation/REdI Program technology and standards, related competencies, participating in simulation/REdI Program education, research and providing workshops and tours as instructed by the program coordinator. - Communicate in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students and other users of the Simulation/REdI Program Center. - Implement and manage the New Employee Orientation (NEO). - Coordinates and plans for the logistics of the NEO Program. - Schedules and coordinates NEO Annual Training for presenters and audit of presentations supporting 508 compliance and facility presentation standards are achieved. - Will support education and training operations to include scheduling, orientation of students and faculty, maintaining attendance logs and providing technological support. Serve as a resource for faculty utilizing RD&E equipment. - Maintenance and security of environment and all equipment within the department's Equipment Inventory List(s). - Install software and hardware upgrades and maintain functionality of equipment as directed by manufacturers support. - Perform other duties as assigned. Preferred Experience: Operates clinical simulation equipment, including voice-activated mannequins and audiovisual recording systems, during instructor-led training sessions. Conducts post-simulation debriefing activities, including playback review, administration of participant evaluations, and cataloging of recorded sessions. Implements and manages a New Employee Orientation (NEO) program, including coordinating logistics, scheduling presenters, and tracking Joint Commission-required training completions. Develops and maintains simulation lab documentation, including operational policies, support materials, and lab activity reports. Troubleshoots high-fidelity simulation equipment and coordinates with equipment manufacturers to resolve technical issues and maintain records of repairs Work Schedule: Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm Telework:This position is not authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Technician/PD148520 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.

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 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 (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification 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) Most recent SF-50 if you are a current or former Federal employee -Official Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) noting your current position or most recently held position, tenure, type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive), grade level and duty location. (Text version SF-50s or Request for Personnel Action SF-52s are not acceptable.) For current Federal employees, the SF-50 must be effective the first pay period of the current year or later. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: 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. Upon completion of your probationary period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.