Poison Information Specialist

JOB SUMMARY

The Poison Information Specialist works under the general supervision of the Business Operations Manager, Managing Director, as well as the Medical Director. The Poison Information Specialist is a health care professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment and disposition of a poisoned or potentially poisoned patient. Serves as a knowledgeable resource to the public, health care professionals, and public health entities for incoming inquiries regarding medication, poisoning, chemical, toxin, or other public health emergencies. Provides most care by telephone via the use of individual expertise and training, triage process, the environmental conditions, technology support through specialized toxicology data bases and other health care team members, including consultants. Responsible for performing job duties in accordance with mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy, Nursing or Medicine with a Baccalaureate or Doctorate Degree.
• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Registered Pharmacist.
• Must obtain national certification by American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) within first 3 years of employment.
• Experience: Three (3) years recent experience as a professional nurse, pharmacist, or physician, with a background in emergency medicine, critical care, or pediatric experience is preferred.
• Must be qualified to understand and interpret standard poison information resources and to transmit that information in a logical, concise, and understandable way to both health care professionals and the public.