Training Technician

Department of Veterans Affairs • Danville, IL

358d • $44,959 - $58,445

About The Position

This position is located within the VA Illiana Health Care System, Danville, IL aligned under the Education Service that reports to Designated Learning Officer. This position is responsible for supporting the Clinical Simulation/REdI Program Coordinator in the Simulation Lab and throughout the facility and Community Based Outreach Clinics to meet the education needs of the Medical Center staff.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job.
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
• You may be required to serve a probationary period.
• Subject to background/security investigation.
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process.
• Participation in the seasonal influenza vaccination program is a requirement for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Personnel (HCP).
• Participation in the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) vaccination program is a requirement for all Veterans Health Administration Health Care Personnel (HCP).

Nice To Haves

• Planning, development and coordination of clinical simulations programs, venues and educational projects.
• Role playing experience to create a virtual environment for a healthcare setting.
• Knowledge of different simulator technologies.
• Experience with office automation applications.
• Able to assemble and troubleshoot equipment used in the delivery of simulation training.
• Skilled in various computer programs.
• Knowledge of basic policies, procedures and requirements governing various training or education programs.
• Skilled in routine fact-finding and searching files to find relevant information and to logically organize and report on collected information.

Responsibilities

• Assists with the planning, development, and coordination of a variety of clinical simulation programs, venues, and educational projects.
• Maintain simulation / REdl lab documentation and resources by adhering and assist in developing operational policies/standards, produce simulation support materials, generate simulation lab reports and assist in media development related to simulation.
• Perform post simulation activities such as debriefing playbacks, administer student and faculty evaluations, catalog recordings and return lab to pre-scenario conditions.
• Provides support as needed in the SIM lab to include scheduling, orientation of students and faculty, maintaining attendance logs and providing technological support.
• Responsible for monitoring computers, photocopier and printer.
• Maintains inventory of office supplies including copier paper and toner.
• Generates TMS and Simulation lab reports.
• Responsible for being a TMS Learning Manager.
• Install software and hardware upgrades and maintain functionality of manikin components as directed by manufacturers support.
• Manage lab supplies as evidenced by keeping an inventory of supplies/equipment, organizing, ordering and restocking, and assessing needs of the end-users.
• Provides one on one instruction on basic computer functions as well as assists Veterans in accessing MyHealtheVet, eBenefits, Veterans Health Library, USAJOBS and other sites.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed to make your federal career rewarding.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administration of Human Resource Programs
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees