Lactation Consultant

Memorial Health; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) Plan with a 100% match

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Education assistance

Time Away From Work Program

Job summary

Memorial Health University Medical Center is looking for a Lactation Consultant to provide education and support for breastfeeding mothers and hospital staff. This role includes both in-hospital consultations and outpatient support through referrals. Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualified candidates must hold an Associate Degree and be an International Board Certified Lactation Consultant. This position offers competitive benefits including medical coverage and education assistance.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Basic Cardiac Life Support within 30 days of employment.
• Knowledge of breastfeeding practices and lactation support.

Responsibilities

• Provide in-hospital consultations for breastfeeding support.
• Facilitate outpatient consultations by referral.
• Support hospital staff and educate the community on breastfeeding.
• Assist in developing patient educational materials.

Skills

Excellent organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Education

Associate Degree

International Board Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC)

Job description

Introduction

Do you want to join an organization that invests in you as a Lactation Consultant? At Memorial Health University Medical Center, 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

Memorial Health University Medical Center 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 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 other discount programs.
• 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.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Functions as a Lactation Counselor/Consultant through MHUMC Lactation Services, a hospital‑based breastfeeding center. Provides education and support to patients who choose to breastfeed, those who do not but have questions about breast care after delivery, and to hospital staff and the community. Serves as a resource for hospital staff, physicians, and outpatient consultations on a referral basis. Complies with the Memorial Health Compliance Program, related policies and procedures, and the Code of Business Practices.

• Provides in‑hospital consultation, attends the 24‑hour breastfeeding “warm line” if applicable, and offers outpatient consultations by referral.
• Consults with hospital staff and physicians regarding lactation support.
• Maintains open lines of communication with staff and community; demonstrates excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills.
• Adheres to hospital policy and serves as a role model regarding breastfeeding practices.
• Accepts added assignments and interacts with the community to increase public awareness of breastfeeding.
• Supports MHUMC team members returning to work who plan to breastfeed.
• Assists senior lactation consultant in providing education to hospital staff and physicians, maintaining the resource library, developing patient educational materials and outreach programs, and maintaining and increasing own clinical knowledge base.

What qualifications you will need

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date.
• (IBCLC) International Board Certified Lactation Consultant.
• Associate Degree required.

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.