Poison Information Specialist - Grant - Poison

Tampa General Hospital • Tampa, FL

14d

About The Position

The Specialist of Poison Information (SPI) is a licensed healthcare professional who assesses and triages patients with suspected or confirmed 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 and supported by specialized toxicology databases, clinical judgment, and consultation with on-call toxicologists. The role involves 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 carrying out responsibilities 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; listed education qualifications are nursing or pharmacy.
• Have at least three years of recent experience as a professional nurse, pharmacist, or physician.
• Have experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and/or pediatrics.
• Be able to clinically and critically comprehend and interpret poison information resources and communicate information logically, concisely, and understandably to healthcare professionals and the general public.
• Sit for and pass the Certified Specialist of Poison Information (CSPI) certification exam within three years of hire, in alignment with AAPCC accreditation standards.

Nice To Haves

• 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 as needed.
• Document cases 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