Poison Information Specialist - Grant - Poison

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

11d

About The Position

The Specialist of Poison Information (SPI) is a licensed healthcare professional who assesses and triages patients with actual or possible toxic exposures and determines appropriate disposition and treatment. Working under the supervision of the Business Operations Manager, Managing Director, and Medical Director, the SPI provides evidence-based toxicology guidance to the public, healthcare providers, and public health agencies. Most care is provided by telephone, using specialized toxicology databases, clinical judgment, and consultation with on-call toxicologists. The role requires rapid assessment, accurate documentation, and interpretation of laboratory and clinical information. The SPI also contributes to public health surveillance, emergency response, and education of new staff or rotators, while working in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital and the Florida Poison Information Center Network.

Requirements

• Be a licensed healthcare professional; the listed professional backgrounds include nursing, pharmacy, and physician.
• Have at least three years of recent experience as a professional nurse, pharmacist, or physician.
• Be qualified to clinically and critically comprehend and interpret poison information resources and communicate the information logically, concisely, and understandably to healthcare professionals and the general public.
• Sit for the Certified Specialist of Poison Information (CSPI) certification exam and pass within three years of hire, in alignment with AAPCC accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and/or pediatrics.
• Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT).

Responsibilities

• Assess and triage patients who are, or may be, experiencing toxic exposures.
• Determine appropriate patient disposition and treatment.
• Provide evidence-based toxicology guidance to the public, healthcare providers, and public health agencies, primarily by telephone.
• Use specialized toxicology databases and clinical judgment, and consult with on-call toxicologists.
• Document assessments accurately and interpret laboratory and clinical information.
• Contribute to public health surveillance and emergency response.
• Educate new staff or rotators.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed