Lactation Consultant - Family Birthing Center
About The Position
Work where every moment matters. Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common\: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut’s most comprehensive healthcare network. The Hospital of Central Connecticut is an acute-care community teaching hospital, we provide comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services in general medicine and surgery, as well as a wide variety of specialties. Staffed by our talented team of leading professionals, The Hospital of Central Connecticut provides a wide array of services throughout the region, caring for patients from birth through the end of life. Hartford HealthCare doesn’t just take great care of our patients, we take great care of our employees too. At Hartford HealthCare, we offer: Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents Generous Paid Time Off Medical, dental and vision plans 401K with company match Ample opportunities for advancement Internationally Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) under the direction of the Clinical Manager will be accountable for the development, organization and implementation of a breastfeeding program approved by OBGYN and Pediatrics leadership that will assist in meeting the needs of breastfeeding families and the healthcare team. Coordinates all lactation support services and communicates with physicians and community healthcare agencies for follow-up care
Requirements
- IBCLC Certification
- Demonstrated effective teaching skills
- Excellent communication skills
- Medical Background
- Research and leadership skills
- Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and manage time effectively
Responsibilities
- Development, organization and implementation of a breastfeeding program approved by OBGYN and Pediatrics leadership
- Assist in meeting the needs of breastfeeding families and the healthcare team
- Coordinates all lactation support services
- Communicates with physicians and community healthcare agencies for follow-up care
Benefits
- Newly Revised Competitive Hourly Rates
- Tuition Reimbursement after just 6 months of employment and up to 40% reimbursement with Quinnipiac University for colleague AND dependents
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, dental and vision plans
- 401K with company match
- Ample opportunities for advancement
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
