Poison Information Specialist II

Overview

Answer telephone calls relating to known or suspected poisonings and then advise on treatment and/or triage of patient to appropriate level of care. Participate in data collection/reporting efforts, public education programs, and research efforts. Acts as a mentor for training of staff and health care professional rotators. Provides shift and quality improvement supervision of center.

• Age of Patients Served:
  All Age Groups.
• Required
  
  Education:
  
  High School Diploma or GED.
• Necessary
  
  Skills:
  
  Must be familiar with advanced aspects of pharmacology, toxicology, and clinical patient management as well as pharmacokinetic/pharmacodynamic properties of medications.
• Must possess good organizational skills.
• Familiar with computer data entry and retrieval.
• Must be able to assess severity of exposures and placate victims and families.
• Must be able to assess, prioritize, triage and communicate effectively with general public and health care professionals.
• Must possess teaching skills necessary to train students and residents and new staff.
• Must possess shift supervisory skills and quality improvement auditing abilities.
• Required Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Must be an AAPCC Certified Specialist in Poison Information.
• Preferred Licensure/
  
  Certifications:
  
  Licensure to practice nursing, pharmacy, medicine, or physician assistant in the State of Florida is preferred.
• Required Experience:
  
  1-2 years - Poison center specialist experience.
• Supervision:
  Supervisory responsibility of 2-3 employees.