Lactation Consultant Job at UT Health Tyler, Tyler, TX

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  • UT Health Tyler
  • Tyler, TX

Job Description

Overview Join our team as a variable shift, PRN Lactation Consultant in Tyler, TX. Why Join Us? Thrive in a People-First Environment and Make Healthcare Better Thrive: We empower our team with career growth opportunities and resources that support your wellness, education, and financial well-being. People-First: We prioritize your well-being with a supportive, inclusive culture where you are valued and cared for. Make Healthcare Better: We use advanced technology to support our team and enhance patient care . Get to Know Your Team: UT Health Tyler, the flagship hospital of the system, has 502 licensed beds specializing in advanced acute care medicine. Our hospital includes a 24-hour ER with Level 1 trauma center, a comprehensive stroke center, more than 500 physicians and a full complement of subspecialty groups. Responsibilities The Lactation Consultant is responsible for coordinating patient care and educational activities related to lactation for staff and breastfeeding mothers in inpatient or outpatient settings. The individual is a professional caregiver who uses the nursing process to provide overall coordination, planning, and management of lactation services to staff/physicians. Qualifications Required Qualifications 2 years of lactation education experience preferred Basic Life Support (BLS) International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant certification (IBCLC) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Ability to determine the educational needs of a client and/or family Ability to explain the criteria used to evaluation education programs Ability to use new technology and teaching methodologies Demonstrate the knowledge and ability to use principles of adult education Demonstrate the ability to provide age-specific care that supports psychosocial functioning and facilitates lifestyle changes Demonstrate the ability to help patients understand the breastfeeding process

Job Tags

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