Lactation Consultant (CLC)

Maine Medical Center

Professional - Clinical
Req #: 97078

Summary:

The Lactation Consultant role at Maine Medical Center Portland provides breastfeeding support and education for patients and families within the Maine Medical Center service. Acts as a lactation counselor by collaborating with IBCLC team to develop individual feeding plans. Functions as a resource within Maine Medical Center. Utilizes evidence-based interventions that will foster optimum infant nutrition.

Required Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelors Degree
2. License/Certifications: Certification as a CLC (Certified Lactation Counselor) by the Academy of Lactation Policy and Practice required. Certification by the IBCLC is required within one year of start date. Current BLS certification required or must obtain within 30 days of start date.
3. Experience: Experience in a hospital maternity or neonatal setting preferred.

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave flexible work options student loan assistance professional development opportunities and well-being resourcesso you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills relevant experience education certificationsand otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $40.06to $54.20 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits recognition programs career growth opportunities andwhere applicableshiftdifferentials or other incentives.

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