A Lactation Technician provides breastfeeding support and counseling to breastfeeding mothers in Women, Infants and Children (WIC) clinics and local hospitals. Work of this class involves no supervisory duties or responsibilities.

Incumbents receive supervision from a Registered Dietician. Employees in this class work a conventional workweek. Work is performed in a clinic or hospital setting. Work requires minimal physical exertion.

All candidates indicating the minimum qualifications on their applications will be placed on the eligible list without further examination. The training and experience of each candidate will be evaluated for appropriateness and quantity. It is essential, therefore, that you give complete and accurate information on your application. Vagueness or omission may prevent you from being considered for this position. Qualified candidates will not be listed in rank order.

Applicants must provide sufficient information on their application to show that they meet the qualifications for this recruitment. Successful applicants will be placed on the employment certified eligible list for at least six months.

The examination will consist of a rating of your education, training, and experience as presented on your application and as they relate to the requirements of the position. You may be required to complete supplemental questions to further examine specific Knowledge, Skills and Abilities of the position. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

On or before the date of filing the application, each candidate must:

EDUCATION: Have an associate degree from an accredited college or university.

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EXPERIENCE: Have two years of experience providing breastfeeding instructions to mothers and their infants in clinics or hospitals.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS AND CERTIFICATES: Current certification as an International Board-Certified Lactation Consultant (IBCLC) by the International Board of Certified Lactation Consultant Examiners. Employees must maintain current certification as an IBCLC for continued employment or failure to do so will result in termination of employment. Copy of applicant’s current certification must accompany application.

KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the current principles, techniques and practices of breastfeeding counseling, and lactation support.
• Knowledge of dietary and lifestyle changes that addresses the nutritional needs of nursing mothers and breastfeeding infants.
• Skill in breastfeeding clinical instruction and counseling.
• Skill in interviewing techniques.
• Ability to monitor and evaluate breastfeeding mothers.

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