Poison Control & Triage Specialist

Vanderbilt University Medical Center; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, is seeking a professional to join the Poison Center Team. The role triages calls about symptoms and signs of poisonings, then provides management recommendations to consumers, health care providers, and other agencies, with follow-up to hospitals until discharge.

Responsibilities include accurate record-keeping, coordinating with the director and Tennessee Poison Center leadership, and ensuring quality care through evidence-based poison assessments and timely

Qualifications

• Licensed Pharmacist, RN, or MD with a minimum of 2 years of experience.
• Experience triaging poison-related calls and providing guidance to callers.
• Strong documentation and communication skills in a professional healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Obtains critical information and provides accurate information regarding assessment and managing of potential poisoning.
• Makes appropriate decisions based on triage, need for toxicologist consultation and treatment recommendations.
• Documents all information and exposure calls in Toxically. Documents an accurate history, symptoms, assessment, and recommendation or plan on all exposure cases.
• The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

Skills

Records Management

Call Center Problem Solving

Drug Poisoning Assessments

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Vanderbilt Health in Nashville, TN, is seeking a professional to join the Poison Center Team. The role triages calls about symptoms and signs of poisonings, then provides management recommendations to consumers, health care providers, and other agencies, with follow-up to hospitals until discharge.

Responsibilities include accurate record-keeping, coordinating with the director and Tennessee Poison Center leadership, and ensuring quality care through evidence-based poison assessments and timely