• Lactation Consultant

    Sutter Health (Sacramento, CA)


    We are so glad you are interested in joining Sutter Health!

    Organization:

    SMCS-Sutter Med Center - Sacramento

    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 basis. Evaluates specific lactation problems and develops a management and follow-up plan of care when indicated.

     

    **Job Description** :

     

    This is a non-RN position

    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:

    Days

    Schedule:

    Per Diem/Casual

    Shift Hours:

    8

    Days of the Week:

    Monday - Friday

    Weekend Requirements:

    None

    Benefits:

    No

    Unions:

    No

    Position Status:

    Non-Exempt

    Weekly Hours:

    0

    Employee Status:

    Per Diem/Casual

     

    Employees of Sutter Health and its entities may handle hazardous drugs in the course of their work, including patient care, which requires them to manage, store, prepare, receive, unpack, transport, dispose of, or administer drugs identified as hazardous or potentially hazardous by the National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) and in accordance with the USP 800 guidelines.

     

    Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

     

    Pay Range is $51.19 to $63.98 / hour

     

    _The salary range for this role may vary above or below the posted range as determined by location. This range has not been adjusted for any specific geographic differential applicable by area where the position may be filled. Compensation takes into account several factors including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, department equity, training and organizational needs. Base pay is just one piece of the total rewards program offered by Sutter Health. Eligible roles also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package._