Organization:

SEBMF-East Bay Medical Foundation

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 equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE

IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

EXPERIENCE

2 years of related lactation consultant 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.

License/Certifications:

BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association, IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant - International Board of Lactation Consultant Examiners

Education:

High School Diploma (Required)

Job Shift:

Days

Schedule:

Short Hour

Shift Hours:

4

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

None

Benefits:

No

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

8

Employee Status:

Short Hour

Number of Openings:

1

Sutter Health Affiliates are equal opportunity employers EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, marital status, sexual orientation, registered domestic partner status, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin (including possession of a driver's license issued to individuals who did not present proof of authorized presence in the U.S.), age, medical condition, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, political affiliation, pregnancy or perceived pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding or related medical condition, genetic information or any other characteristic made unlawful by local, state, or federal law, ordinance or regulation. External hires must pass a background check/drug screening. Qualified applicants with arrest and/or conviction records will be considered for employment in a manner consistent with Federal, state, and local laws, including but not limited to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.