Lactation Consultant

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Lactation Consultant providing lactation consultation and education services for patients at Sutter Health. Responsibilities include evaluating lactation problems and managing patient education on breastfeeding.

Responsibilities:

  • Overall coordination, planning and management of patient and family education related to breastfeeding.
  • Providing lactation consultation and education services.
  • Breastfeeding assistance, support and education to patients.
  • Hands-on lactation consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis.
  • Evaluating specific lactation problems by telephone and developing a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.
  • Responsible for maintaining a pump rental station, supplies, and equipment related to the service.

Requirements:

  • High School 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.

Benefits:

  • Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.