Childbirth Educator (Doula)

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Organization:

MHLB-Memorial Hospital Los Banos

Position Overview:

Prepares expectant mothers and support person for childbirth. Uses appropriate teaching principles and adult learning methods to deliver information on a variety of perinatal topics, including pregnancy, labor, comfort measures and pain management, delivery, cesarean birth (C-section), birthing alternatives, postpartum, baby care, and tools to use during childbirth. Increases consumers'/patients' awareness of the support services, learning opportunities, and resources that Sutter Health offers. Collaborates with peers and other healthcare providers to ensure classes are relevant and responsive to a diverse customer population, as well as meets department needs. Fosters a professional and collaborative relationship between women, their support groups, and health care professionals.

Job Description:

Limited Term for 26-weeks fully benefited (Medical/Dental/Vision/PTO, etc)

JOB ACCOUNTABILITIES:
CHILDBIRTH EDUCATION.
• Teaches classes for expectant mothers, siblings, patient support group, and new parents on a variety of topics including labor, birth, postpartum, newborn care and breastfeeding.
• Routinely reviews and updates teaching materials and presentation(s) to reflect new information, integrate comments from class evaluation forms, incorporate physician feedback, address student’s needs, achieve cultural diversity while realizing department goals and objectives.
• Fosters a positive relationship between women and Sutter Health, physicians, other healthcare providers, and the community.

EDUCATION:

• Bachelor's: Healthcare related field or equivalent education/experience

CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE:

• CCE-Certified Childbirth Educator
• OR CBE-Certifed Breastfeeding Educator
• OR IBLCE-Certified Lactation Consultant
• OR CBC-Certified Breastfeeding Counselor
• BLS-Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider

TYPICAL EXPERIENCE:

• 1 year recent relevant experience.

SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:

• Demonstrated knowledge of the child birthing process with a basic understanding of medical terminology, current trends in childbirth issues and practices, comfort measures/pain management, patient safety and privacy, and local/state/federal regulations.
• Proven teaching and presentation skills, including the ability to clearly and professionally communicate complex or sensitive information to diverse audiences.
• Basic knowledge of word processing, presentation, and email software, such as Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
• Prioritize assignments and work within standardized guidelines to complete tasks with little supervision.
• Identify and evaluate routine or standard problems, then select appropriate solution from established options.
• Ensure the privacy of each patient’s PHI.
• Work independently as well as be part of the team, while accomplishing multiple tasks in an environment with interruptions.
• Travel in accordance with job requirements, including availability to teach classes on the weekend as needed.
• Develop collaborative relationships to coordinate efforts and to address the expectation of the physicians, midwives, nurses, support, and management staff.
   

Job Shift:

Varied

Schedule:

Varied

Shift Hours:

8

Days of the Week:

Variable

Weekend Requirements:

As Needed

Benefits:

Yes

Unions:

No

Position Status:

Non-Exempt

Weekly Hours:

40

Employee Status:

Limited Term (Fixed Term)

Sutter Health is an equal opportunity employer EOE/M/F/Disability/Veterans.

Pay Range is $29.60 to $37.00 / hour

The compensation range may vary based on the geographic location where the position is filled. Total compensation considers multiple factors, including, but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure, certifications, departmental equity, training, and organizational needs. Base pay is only one component of Sutter Health’s comprehensive total rewards program. Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.