Lactation Consultant - Postpartum

Summary:

Responsible for providing research-based education, assistance, and support to breastfeeding mothers and infants in the Lactation Center through in-person visits, phone consultations, or on an outpatient basis. Provides appropriate follow-up assistance as needed. Helps coordinate with physicians and Women’s Services to assure continuity of care. Assists in staff training to ensure accurate and consistent information is disseminated to all Associates as applicable. Teaches breastfeeding classes as needed. Coordinates breast pump rental and retail services.

CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Hospital - Westover Hills (CSRH-WH) is a 150-bed hospital serving the fastest growing area of San Antonio. Specialized care includes orthopedic and surgical services, ICU, women’s services, a newborn nursery, comprehensive cardiovascular care from diagnostics to open heart surgery, vascular lab, sleep center, emergency services, the CHRISTUS Weight Loss Institute, wound care, rehabilitation, and more. The campus also boasts an Outpatient Imaging Center and three medical plazas, one of which houses our CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Medicine Residency Program and CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Family Health Center.

Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED required
• Associates or higher degree preferred
• Excellent communication skills, initiative and attention to detail required
• Must be computer literate
• Prior experience as a Lactation Consultant in a hospital setting highly preferred
  
• Current IBCLC certification required
  
• BLS (AHA) required

Work Type:

Part Time