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Job overview
Sutter Health is hiring a Lactation Consultant. The Lactation Consultant coordinates, plans, and manages patient and family education related to breastfeeding, provides hands‑on lactation consultation in outpatient and inpatient settings, evaluates lactation problems via telephone, and maintains the pump rental station and related equipment.
Key focus areas include Coordinate patient and family education related to breastfeeding, Provide hands‑on lactation consultation services on outpatient and inpatient basis, and Evaluate specific lactation problems by telephone and develop management and follow‑up plans.
Important skills include Maternal-Infant Assessment, Organizational Skills, Interpersonal Skills, Customer Service Skills, Time Management, and Schedule Own Tasks.
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Full job description
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:
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IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant (certification may be required by entity and time to acquire dependent on qualifications for exam)
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BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:
2 years recent relevant experience
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
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Maternal-infant assessment skills.
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Organizational skills with ability to prioritize, problem solve and meet deadlines.
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Interpersonal and customer service skills.
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Ability to manage own time and schedule own tasks.
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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 $79.23 / 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.
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