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Henry Ford Hospital

Lactation Consultant - Labor & Delivery - 24 hours per week - Afternoon shift

Henry Ford Hospital, Clinton Township, Michigan, United States, 48035


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Lactation Consultant - Labor & Delivery Unit - 24 hours per week - Afternoon shift

Part-Time Benefit Eligible

Shift: Afternoons

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Under general supervision, the Lactation Consultant (LC) responds to lactation needs for breastfeeding mothers and their families. May require direction and/or guidance from physicians, advanced practice providers (APPs), or nurses. Uses critical thinking skills when addressing lactation problems. Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice, customer service, leadership, professional development, and research/evaluation.

This posting represents the major duties, responsibilities, and authorities of this job, and is not intended to be a complete list of all tasks and duties. It should be understood, therefore, that employees may be asked to perform job-related duties beyond those explicitly described above.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

* Bachelor's degree in a clinical or non-clinical related field.* One year as a Lactation Consultant/Specialist.* Knowledge of quality management and customer service.* Interpersonal skills to effectively guide personnel and to communicate with patients.* Analytical skills to evaluate procedures, techniques, identify problems to provide solutions.

CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURES REQUIRED:

* IBCLC certification required within one year of hire and maintained.

Additional Information

* Organization: Henry Ford Macomb Hospital* Department: NU Labor & Delivery Servs HFMH* Shift: Evening Job* Union Code: Not Applicable