Lactation Consultant
About The Position
We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health! Organization: PAMF-Palo Alto Medical Foundation ALD Position Overview: Responsible for the overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding. Is accountable for providing lactation consultation and education services. Provides breastfeeding assistance, support and education to patients. Performs hands on lactation consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis. Evaluates specific lactation problems by telephone and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated. Responsible for maintaining a pump rental station, supplies and equipment related to the service. Job Description: EDUCATION HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED) CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE: IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant (certification may be required by entity and time to acquire dependent on qualifications for exam) BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider TYPICAL EXPERIENCE: 2 years recent relevant experience SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE: Maternal-infant assessment skills. Organizational skills with ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines. Interpersonal and customer service skills. Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks. Written and verbal communication and problem solving skills. Job Shift: Days Schedule: Full Time Shift Hours: 8 Days of the Week: Friday, Monday, Thursday, Tuesday, Wednesday Weekend Requirements: None Benefits: Yes Unions: No Position Status: Non-Exempt Weekly Hours: 32 Employee Status: Regular Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans. Pay Range is $56.60 to $73.57 / hour The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package. Working at Sutter Health Sutter Health values and supports the unique talents and strengths that each employee brings to our organization. As a result, you are empowered to apply your passion for healing in innovative ways to care for patients and their families.
Requirements
- HS Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
- IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant (certification may be required by entity and time to acquire dependent on qualifications for exam)
- BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
- 2 years recent relevant experience
- Maternal-infant assessment skills
- Organizational skills with ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines
- Interpersonal and customer service skills
- Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks
- Written and verbal communication and problem solving skills
Responsibilities
- overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding
- providing lactation consultation and education services
- providing breastfeeding assistance, support and education to patients
- performing hands on lactation consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis
- evaluating specific lactation problems by telephone and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated
- maintaining a pump rental station, supplies and equipment related to the service
Benefits
- comprehensive benefits package
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
