Lactation Consultant

Medical City Healthcare; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with employer match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Arlington, TX, is seeking a Lactation Consultant to support new mothers in initiating and continuing breastfeeding. Responsibilities include collaborating with nursing staff, providing education, and identifying issues related to breastfeeding. The ideal candidate should have relevant certifications and experience in acute care settings. This role offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical coverage, retirement plans, and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Certification as a Lactation Counselor or equivalent required.
• 2+ years of experience as a Lactation Consultant preferred.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate initiation and continuation of breastfeeding.
• Provide education and assistance to new mothers and families.
• Collaborate with nursing staff for consistent information.

Skills

Basic Cardiac Life Support

Certified Breastfeeding Counselor

Certified Lactation Counselor

International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant

Acute Care Setting experience

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lactation Consultant? At Medical City Arlington, you come first. HCA Healthcare has committed up to $300 million in programs to support our incredible team members over the course of three years.

Benefits

Medical City Arlington offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
• Colleague recognition program
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Days (Rotating Weekends)

Lactation Consultant

Job Summary And Qualifications

The Lactation Specialist/Consultant facilitates the initiation and continuation of breastfeeding through one-on-one breastfeeding evaluation and assistance to mother and baby. You will provide breastfeeding education to the new mother and her family based on current AAP guidelines and recommendations. You will collaborate with the nursing staff in order to provide consistent and accurate information to all breastfeeding mothers and their families. Identifies problems and unusual situations related to breastfeeding and assists with interventions/solutions in order to protect the milk supply while working through the challenges of breastfeeding. Provides lactation discharge teaching instruction and resources for on‑going lactation support. Refers to the physician when a medical indication or concern exists.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• (CBC) Certified Breastfeeding Counselor, or (CLC) Certified Lactation Counselor, or (IBCLC) International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant
• 2+ years in Acute Care Setting as a Lactation Consultant preferred

Medical City Arlington is a 435+ bed full-service hospital located in south Arlington. Our services include heart & vascular, brain & spine, emergency and trauma care. We have cancer care, orthopedics, surgical and women's services for our patients. Our women’s complex has combined clinical excellence with thoughtful amenities including luxury maternity suites and personalized delivery methods. Our culture is what sets us apart. We have formed a team that works together with purpose. We focus on delivering high‑quality care in an environment filled with safety and compassion. Our team consists of over 1,400 full‑time and part‑time nurses, therapists, technicians and other healthcare colleagues. Medical City Arlington is proud to be a leader in Dallas/Fort Worth healthcare. We have nearly 700 skilled physicians that represent a wide variety of medical specialties. We are the official hospital of the Texas Rangers. We form a team that focuses on high‑quality care in an environment filled with compassion and service. As a part of the Medical City network of hospitals and specialists, patients are ensured access to leading medical experts and advanced healthcare innovations across the network.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people." – Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr. – HCA Healthcare Co-Founder – We are a family 270,000 dedicated professionals! Our Talent Acquisition team is reviewing applications for our Lactation Consultant opening. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Submit your resume today to join our community of caring!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.