Lactation Specialist - Ambulatory Dept
Tower Health•Philadelphia, PA
•Onsite
About The Position
The Lactation Specialist provides consultative and direct care for the management of breastfeeding mothers and babies. Supports the Lactation Support Program which includes the training and use of Lactation resource nurses and peer support staff. Functions as an advocate for Reading Hospital staff who are breastfeeding through the oversight of the Breastfeeding Pumping station on the R1 area. Provides discharge follow up when deemed necessary.
Requirements
- High School Diploma - OR - GED
- Relevant Experience
- BLS Certification
- IBCLC Lactation Specialist Certification within 6 months of hire
- Customer Service Skills
- Excellent Communications Skills
- Excellent Interpersonal Skills
- Listening Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Problem Solving Skills
Responsibilities
- Provides consultative and direct care for the management of breastfeeding mothers and babies.
- Supports the Lactation Support Program, including training and use of Lactation resource nurses and peer support staff.
- Functions as an advocate for Reading Hospital staff who are breastfeeding through the oversight of the Breastfeeding Pumping station on the R1 area.
- Provides discharge follow up when deemed necessary.
Benefits
- Generous time off
- Tuition assistance
- Comprehensive benefits
- Instant access throughout the pay period with Tower Advance Pay
- Employee Assistance Program
- Retirement Savings Program
- Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
