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Sutter Bay Medical Foundation

Lactation Consultant

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A Lactation Consultant works with new mothers to teach them how to feed their babies and manage breastfeeding issues. Provides clinical help and emotional support for breast-feeding mothers. Advises mothers on feeding schedules; helps with babies that have slow weight gain.

$107,725 / year median in California

+10% projected growth

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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. •The position will provide support across multiple clinic locations, including Dublin and Livermore, with the potential to also support Danville.•
Job Description:
These Principal Accountabilities, Requirements and Qualifications are not exhaustive, but are merely the most descriptive of the current job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, staff changes, workload, or technical development).
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:
Varied Schedule:
Part Time Shift Hours:
8 Days of the
Week:
Variable Weekend Requirements:
As Needed Benefits:
Yes Unions:
No Position Status:
Non-Exempt Weekly Hours:
24
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. 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.