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Training Technician
Veterans Health Administration · Posted 12 days ago
On-site Grand Junction, CO $62K – $80K Apply by Sep 8, 2026 Education And Training Technician ENFJESFJESTJISFJ OperationsHealthcareTrades
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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.
What You'll Do
- →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.
Requirements
- ✓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.
- ✓(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.
- ✓A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education.
- ✓Note: Only education or degrees recognized by the U.S.
- ✓Department of Education from accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions may be used to qualify for Federal employment.
Personality Fit
Job ID: 77e0c58e-9f4f-4989-83f4-bcca30e8fc4c
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