The Education Technician 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 NAVAHCS VA Medical Center staff. The purpose of the work is to provide expert and timely development and support in the development of simulation activities at the Medical Center and to assist the Simulation Center and REdI Program Coordinators.

Duties

The Education Technician helps to plan, develop, and coordinate a variety of clinical simulation programs, venues, and educational projects necessary to fulfill VHA's commitment to develop a highly skilled work force, in alliance with SIMLEARN and REdI Program which delivers services to Veterans, staff, and their families in an effective and efficient manner. Major duties include but are not limited to: Coordinates training sessions (simulation-based task training) for interdisciplinary healthcare professional team based on the annual schedule developed by Simulation/REdI Program coordinator. Performs 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 NAVAHCS VA Medical Center. Maintains simulation / REdI 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. Supports daily operations of the lab to include scheduling, orientation of students and faculty, maintaining attendance logs and providing technological support. Serve as a resource for faculty utilizing simulation equipment. Assists Facilitators in operating simulator-based clinical education of trainees. Assist students, staffs, and faculty with preparing for and conducting simulation-based learning experiences and REdI programs. Maintenance and security of lab environment and equipment as well as simulation technology to include routine equipment maintenance and cleaning equipment, inventory updates, maintenance of warranties and the initiation of work orders. Installs software and hardware upgrades and maintain functionality of manikin components as directed by manufacturers support. Interfaces with the equipment manufacturers regarding equipment troubleshooting and systems problems; maintain record of repairs. Manages lab supplies as evidenced by keeping an inventory of supplies/equipment, organizing, ordering, and restocking, and assessing needs of the end-users. Prepares for pre-simulation activities by preparing simulation technology and supplies, assisting in documentation of simulations, reviewing lab policies and procedures, and setting up simulation room or AV equipment. Executes simulation and REdI programs by operating simulation control room and equipment, voice activated manikins, recording simulation activities in TMS, monitoring safety of participants, trouble-shooting equipment and participating in scenarios. Collaborates with faculty and staff as it relates to scheduling, standardizing procedures, demonstrating new technology and providing technical support. Supports and assists in role playing, prop placement and Moulage set-up to create a virtual healthcare setting. Operates and maintains audiovisual equipment used in clinical simulation with prioritization of the Simulation/REdI Program Coordinator. Maintains 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. Communicates in a positive, professional manner with faculty instructors, students, and other users of the Simulation/REdI Program Center. Provides administrative support to the Simulation/ REdI Programs. Performs all other duties as assigned. Work Schedule: Monday through Friday; 08:00AM to 04:30PM Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Education Technician/PD142400 Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 12/27/2024. 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-06. 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 as described below: Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-06 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Examples of specialized experience would typically include, but are not limited to: planning, coordinating, organizing, delivering educational events and monitoring activities; gathering of information from a variety of sources, identifying issues, and developing recommendations to resolve problems within programs; experience with computer systems and be familiar with the Talent Management System (TMS). You will be rated on the following Competencies for this position: Education and TrainingMechanicalModeling and SimulationTechnology Application Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Physical Requirements: 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 requirements of the simulation activity that will take place. The work will require walking and lifting as indicated below: Walking required to become familiar with the Medical Center and location of training locations. Lifting simulation equipment that may weigh more than 50 pounds. Transport - movement of equipment throughout the Medical Center to, from, and throughout the outlying areas. Work Environment: The work environment includes everyday low risks or discomforts which require normal safety precautions typical of office, meeting, and training rooms. 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/.

Education

There is no educational substitution at this grade level.

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. You can verify your education here: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address Bob Stump VA Medical Center 500 Highway 89 North Prescott, AZ 86313 US
• Name: Jennie Chong
• Phone: 5628268000
• Email: [email protected]