Childbirth Educator

Sutter Health • Berkeley, CA

9d • $46 - $60

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: Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience
• CCE-Certified Childbirth Educator OR CBE-Certifed Breastfeeding Educator OR IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant OR CBC-Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
• 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.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized guidelines to complete tasks with little supervision.
• Identify and evaluate routine or standard problems, then select appropriate solution from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• 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.

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.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level