Instructional Design & Technology Specialist

Description

Job Title: Instructional Design & Technology Specialist

Department: Education

Reports to: Training and Development Manager

Exemption: Non-Exempt

Location: Covington, LA

The Instructional Design & Technology Specialist is responsible for designing, developing, implementing, and evaluating learning solutions that support LOPA’s operational, clinical, and organizational goals. This role partners with the Manager of Training & Education, department leaders, and subject matter experts to identify learning needs and develop effective training, competency, and continuing education programs.

The position also supports clinical simulation operations, including simulation scenario development, equipment and software operation, technical troubleshooting, and coordination of simulation-based learning activities. The Specialist serves as a resource for learning technologies, including the Learning Management System (LMS), and clinical simulation systems.

• Designs, develops, implements, and evaluates orientation, job-specific training, continuing education, competency programs, and other organizational learning initiatives.
• Conducts learning needs assessments and develops instructional solutions using adult learning principles and established instructional design methodologies.
• Creates instructional materials, including eLearning modules, facilitator guides, job aids, multimedia content, assessments, and performance support resources.
• Selects and applies appropriate instructional methods, including instructor-led, virtual, eLearning, blended, and simulation-based learning.
• Collaborates with department leaders and subject matter experts to identify training priorities, competency requirements, and performance improvement opportunities.
• Develops and maintains department-specific continuing education programs, annual training plans, and competency assessment tools.
• Facilitates training in individual, group, classroom, virtual, and simulation settings.
• Evaluates training effectiveness, learner outcomes, and organizational impact using established evaluation methodologies, including the Kirkpatrick Model.
• Supports the design, coordination, implementation, and evaluation of clinical simulation activities.
• Operates and supports clinical simulation software, equipment, patient simulators, audiovisual systems, and related technologies.
• Assists with simulation scenario programming, equipment setup, system testing, operation, and breakdown.
• Provides technical support and troubleshooting before and during simulation activities and coordinates escalation of technical issues when necessary.
• Supports routine maintenance, software updates, equipment readiness, inventory, and documentation for simulation technology.
• Collaborates with clinical educators and subject matter experts to ensure simulation scenarios align with learning objectives and competency requirements.
• Serves as a system administrator for the Absorb LMS, including course administration, user support, reporting, troubleshooting, and system optimization.
• Maintains accurate training, competency, continuing education, and simulation documentation.
• Researches and recommends instructional technologies and learning methodologies that enhance educational quality and effectiveness.
• Provides instructional design and learning technology guidance to educators and subject matter experts.
• Participates in quality assurance and continuous improvement of educational materials, programs, and simulation activities.

• Provides monthly updates regarding training initiatives, simulation activities, and project status to the Manager of Training & Education.
• Maintains accurate and current training, simulation, and learning…