Childbirth Educator

Sutter Health•Berkeley, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Prepares expectant mothers and support person for childbirth. Uses appropriate teaching principles and adult learning methods to deliver information on a variety of perinatal topics, including pregnancy, labor, comfort measures and pain management, delivery, cesarean birth (C-section), birthing alternatives, postpartum, baby care, and tools to use during childbirth. Increases consumers'/patients' awareness of the support services, learning opportunities, and resources that Sutter Health offers. Collaborates with peers and other healthcare providers to ensure classes are relevant and responsive to a diverse customer population, as well as meets department needs. Fosters a professional and collaborative relationship between women, their support groups, and health care professionals.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience.
Certified Childbirth Educator (CCE) OR Certified Breastfeeding Educator (CBE) OR Certified Lactation Consultant (IBLCE) OR Certified Breastfeeding Counselor (CBC).
Basic Life Support (BLS) Healthcare Provider certification.
1 year recent relevant experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of the child birthing process with a basic understanding of medical terminology, current trends in childbirth issues and practices, comfort measures/pain management, patient safety and privacy, and local/state/federal regulations.
Proven teaching and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally communicate complex or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
Basic knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
Ability to prioritize assignments and work within standardized guidelines to complete tasks with little supervision.
Ability to identify and evaluate routine or standard problems, then select appropriate solution from established options.
Ability to ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
Ability to work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.

Nice To Haves

Equivalent experience will be accepted in lieu of the required degree or diploma.

Responsibilities

Prepares expectant mothers and support person for childbirth.
Uses appropriate teaching principles and adult learning methods to deliver information on a variety of perinatal topics, including pregnancy, labor, comfort measures and pain management, delivery, cesarean birth (C-section), birthing alternatives, postpartum, baby care, and tools to use during childbirth.
Increases consumers'/patients' awareness of the support services, learning opportunities, and resources that Sutter Health offers.
Collaborates with peers and other healthcare providers to ensure classes are relevant and responsive to a diverse customer population, as well as meets department needs.
Fosters a professional and collaborative relationship between women, their support groups, and health care professionals.
Travel in accordance with job requirements, including availability to teach classes on the weekend as needed.
Develop collaborative relationships to coordinate efforts and to address the expectation of the physicians, midwives, nurses, support, and management staff.