Poison Information Specialist - Grant - Poison

Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital; Tampa (FL); In loco; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Tampa General Hospital in Tampa, FL seeks a Specialist of Poison Information (SPI). This licensed professional assesses toxic exposures, triages patients, and provides evidence-based guidance to clinicians and the public by phone and specialized databases.

Under supervision, the SPI documents rapidly, interprets laboratory and clinical data, supports emergency response, public health surveillance, and educates new staff.

Competenze

• Must be a licensed healthcare professional and able to interpret clinical data.
• Ability to assess, triage, and determine treatment for toxic exposures.
• Strong documentation and communication with health professionals and the public.

Mansioni

• Assess and triage patients with potential toxic exposures.
• Provide evidence-based toxicology guidance to clinicians and the public.
• Perform documentation, interpret lab and clinical information, and support emergency response.
• Educate staff and rotators and contribute to public health surveillance.

Conoscenze

Toxicology knowledge

Clinical communication

Telephone triage

Formazione

Nursing

Pharmacy

Descrizione del lavoro

Job Description

Description

The Specialist of Poison Information (SPI) is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for assessing, triaging, and determining the appropriate disposition and treatment for patients who are, or may be, experiencing toxic exposures. 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. The majority of care occurs via telephone, supported by specialized toxicology databases, clinical judgment, and consultation with on‑call toxicologists. The role requires rapid assessment, accurate documentation, and the ability to interpret laboratory and clinical information. The Specialist of Poison Information (SPI) contributes to public health surveillance, emergency response, and education of new staff or rotators, and performs responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital and the Florida Poison Information Center Network.

Qualifications

Education Qualifications

• Nursing
• Pharmacy

Licenses and Certifications

• Certified Specialist of Poison Information (CSPI) within 3 years of hire
• Diplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT)

Experience Qualifications

• At least three (3) years recent experience as a professional nurse, pharmacist, physician. Experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and/or pediatrics.
• All Poison Information Specialists are required to sit for the CSPI Certification Exam and pass within 3 years of hire in alignment to the AAPCC accreditation standards.
• Must be qualified to clinical and critically comprehend and interpret poison information resources and to communicate that information in a logical, concise and understandable way to both health care professionals and the general public.

Primary Location

Tampa

Work Locations

TGH Main Campus 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa 33601

Eligible for Remote Work

On Site

Job

Pharmacy

Schedule

Full-time

Scheduled Days

Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday