Lactation Consultant

Sutter Health

Lactation Consultant coordinating breastfeeding education and providing inpatient and outpatient support. Evaluating lactation concerns and developing follow-up care plans for Sutter Health patients.

Posted 8/5/2026full-timeFremont • California • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $57 - $79 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in lactation consultation and education, providing hands-on support to patients and families. Proficient in maternal-infant assessment, problem-solving, and effective communication in a healthcare setting.

Highest-signal resume keywords

IBLCE-Certified Lactation ConsultantBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare ProviderMaternal-Infant Assessment SkillsPatient Education CoordinationOrganizational Skills

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Hard Skills

Lactation ConsultationBreastfeeding AssistancePatient EducationManagement Plans DevelopmentProblem EvaluationPump Rental Management

Soft Skills

Interpersonal SkillsCustomer Service SkillsTime ManagementWritten CommunicationVerbal Communication

Certifications & Qualifications

IBLCE-Certified Lactation ConsultantBLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

Industry Keywords

Patient EducationBreastfeeding SupportLactation ServicesMaternal-Infant Care

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Coordinate, plan, and manage patient and family education related to breastfeeding
Provide lactation consultation and education services
Provide breastfeeding assistance, support, and education to patients
Perform hands-on lactation consultation services on an outpatient and inpatient basis
Evaluate specific lactation problems by telephone
Develop management and follow-up plans of care when indicated
Maintain a pump rental station, supplies, and equipment related to the service

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (GED)
IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant certification (certification may be required by entity and time to acquire dependent on qualifications for exam)
BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider
2 years recent relevant experience
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

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive benefits package for eligible positions
Total rewards program
Regular employee status
Day shift schedule
No weekend requirements