Training Specialist

Veterans Health Administration

Charleston (SC)

On-site

USD 62,000 - 80,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

The Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs in Charleston, South Carolina seeks a Simulation Operations Specialist to lead high‑fidelity, Simulation Department programs within Anesthesia Service.

You will plan, execute and evaluate complex simulation events, integrate AI‑enabled robotics, manage equipment and schedules, mentor staff, and ensure accreditation readiness across multiple specialties.

Qualifications

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related
A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing all or part of your qualifications on education
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
If using foreign education, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript

Responsibilities

The SOS serves as the primary simulator operator and educator, independently planning, executing, and evaluating simulation-based learning events of significant complexity and clinical impact.
Designs and facilitates scenarios across the full spectrum of simulation modalities and leads structured debriefs using evidence-based frameworks.
Provides direct operational support for advanced surgical procedure simulations and training programs for complex minimally invasive procedures.
Designs, configures, and operates simulation environments that replicate the surgical field with high fidelity.
Supports simulation activities involving AI-integrated surgical robotics and conducts training and workflow gap analyses for robotic systems.
Operating and troubleshooting AV systems, simulator control software, VR platforms, and AI-integrated tools during live events.
Develops curricula and competency assessment tools, mentors faculty and trainees, and maintains scheduling and accreditation readiness.

Job description

Department: Department of Veterans Affairs
Location: Charleston, South Carolina
Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm

The Simulation Operations Specialist (SOS) serves within the Anesthesia Service (112A) Simulation Department at a Complexity Level A-1 VA Medical Center - the highest designation within VHA, reflecting the facility's broad scope of tertiary and quaternary care, active teaching programs, and multi-specialty clinical services.

Key Responsibilities

The SOS serves as the primary simulator operator and educator, independently planning, executing, and evaluating simulation-based learning events of significant complexity and clinical impact.

The incumbent designs and facilitates scenarios across the full spectrum of simulation modalities - from basic task training to advanced, multi-disciplinary procedural simulations - and leads structured debriefs using evidence-based frameworks (e.g., Debriefing with Good Judgment, PEARLS, (TeamSTEPPS).

This includes direct operational support for advanced surgical procedure simulations, including training programs for complex minimally invasive procedures such as Laparoscopic Common Bile Duct Exploration (LCBDE).

The SOS designs, configures, and operates simulation environments that replicate the surgical field with a level of fidelity sufficient to prepare surgeons to perform these procedures on Veteran patients - directly contributing to measurable improvements in surgical outcomes, reductions in bed days of care, and decreased post-procedural complications.

The SOS supports simulation activities involving AI-integrated surgical robotics, including pre-implementation training and workflow gap analysis for systems such as the Da Vinci Surgical System. This includes designing simulation-based previewing exercises that allow surgical teams to evaluate new robotic equipment, assess operational processes, identify training gaps, and develop clinical proficiency prior to live patient procedures.

Additional duties include: - Operating and troubleshooting A/V systems, simulator control software, VR platforms, and AI-integrated simulation tools during live events - Applying advanced moulage techniques and constructing high-realism props and environmental elements to support immersive, clinically authentic training environments - Developing contingency plans for equipment issues or schedule disruptions to ensure uninterrupted delivery of critical training programs - Supporting advanced simulation certification requirements for the simulation center, including preparation for and maintenance of Society for Simulation in Healthcare (SSH) accreditation or equivalent program recognition.

- Collaborating with clinicians, faculty, surgeons, and trainees across multiple specialty services to refine scenario content and assessment criteria at basic, intermediate, and advanced levels Developing and maintaining simulation scenarios, learning modules, and competency assessment tools that reflect current clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and evidence-based simulation practices - Designing curricula that support advanced simulation certification requirements, including competency-based credentialing, privileging support, and skills validation programs aligned with specialty-specific standards - Integrating virtual reality and artificial intelligence modalities into the simulation curriculum as part of the facility's ongoing expansion of high-fidelity, immersive training capabilities; evaluating emerging VR and AI-enabled tools for clinical applicability and educational effectiveness - Managing training schedules, event calendars, and room reservations; proactively forecasting and communicating scheduling changes to multi-disciplinary stakeholder groups - Organizing and proctoring competency-based learning exercises; documenting all training events in accordance with VHA, JC, AHA, and REdI requirements - Mentoring faculty, clinical staff, and adjunct instructors on debriefing techniques, curriculum design, simulation operations, and learning platform utilization?

?????? - Resolving scheduling conflicts and coordinating logistics across multiple simultaneous programs involving diverse stakeholder groups including community partners and military collaborators Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm Compressed/Flexible: May be authorized Telework: This position may be authorized for Ad-Hoc telework. Ad hoc telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Training Specialist/PD11554A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized

Requirements & Education

Master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related 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.

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/.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Veterans Health Administration, Department of Veterans Affairs.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-05.

What is the work schedule?

This is a Monday - Friday 6:30 am to 3:00 pm or 7:30 am to 4:00 pm position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.