Lactation Specialist

Job Summary

The Lactation Specialist works in collaboration with the direct nursing staff and the physician to assist the patient in achieving a satisfactory start to successful breastfeeding; and assisting with the implementation of short and long range goals applying to breastfeeding that are identified by the nursing staff providing direct patient care.

Licensure and Certification:

• Current BLS provider card required

Education:

• High School graduate, GED or equivalent.

• Graduate of a recognized Lactation education certification program (CLE) and or Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

• Member of professional organization preferred.

Experience:

• One (1) year experience in acute care as a lactation consultant.

• Working as a lactation specialist in an outpatient center is preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work effectively and harmoniously with others.

• Able to manage own time and work independently.

• Demonstrates specialized knowledge and skills in the area of lactation

• Baby friendly experience

Physical Demands - Clerical/Administrative Patient Care:

• Frequent sitting and standing/walking with frequent position change.

• Continuous use of bilateral upper extremities in fine motor activities requiring fingering, grasping, and forward reaching between waist and chest level.

• Occasional/intermittent reaching at or above shoulder level.

• Occasional/intermittent bending, squatting, kneeling, pushing/pulling, twisting, and climbing.

• Occasional/intermittent lifting and carrying objects/equipment weighing up to 25 pounds.

• Continuous use of near vision, hearing and verbal communication skills in handling telephone calls, interacting with customers and co-workers and performing job duties.

Key for Physical Demands

Continuous

66 to 100% of the time

Frequent

33 to 65% of the time

Occasional

0 to 32% of the time