Poison Information Provider (Contingent)

 

 

 

Aids in the assessment and management of poisonings and toxicology under the continuous supervision of a Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI). Acts as an ‘extender’ of the CSPI by assisting with telephone prioritization of possible poison exposures, documenting histories, calculating dosages of potentially toxic drugs, and assisting with other documentation and routine follow-up calls.

 

 

Essential Functions:

• Receives and prioritizes telephone inquiries regarding poison or chemical emergencies, obtains thorough history to determine nature of exposure, routes call as appropriate to a CSPI or SPI, and calculates dosages of potentially toxic substances to facilitate development of treatment recommendations.
• Consults toxicology reference sources, medical or managing supervisors, or other diverse resources to develop recommendations for treatment sites and therapy in accordance with medically approved guidelines.
• Conducts follow-up calls on all symptomatic, potentially symptomatic, or patients requiring treatments as dictated by poison center policy, procedures, and guidelines. Makes recommendation for referrals or continued observation.
• Collects data and accurately documents collected information in the poison center electronic medical record.

Education Requirement:

Associate’s Degree, or equivalent, in Pharmacy, Nursing, Pre-Medicine, Veterinary, Dentistry, or other health-related field, required.

Licensure Requirement:

(not specified)

Certifications:

(not specified)

Skills:

• Knowledge of basic medical terminology.
• Knowledge of emergency medicine terminology.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to recognize limits of personal knowledge and when to seek assistance from others.
• Excellent proficiency navigating multiple technological platforms (Microsoft Office, Epic).

Experience:

Completion of Poison Center Experiential Rotation, preferred.

Physical Requirements:

OCCASIONALLY: Bend/twist, Chemicals/Medications, Climb stairs/ladder, Driving motor vehicles (work required) *additional testing may be required, Lifting / Carrying: 11-20 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 21-40 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 41-60 lbs, Lifting / Carrying: 61-100 lbs, Loud Noises, Pushing / Pulling: 0-25 lbs, Reaching above shoulder, Squat/kneel, Walking

FREQUENTLY: Standing

CONTINUOUSLY: Audible speech, Color vision, Computer skills, Decision Making, Depth perception, Flexing/extending of neck, Hand use: grasping, gripping, turning, Hearing acuity, Interpreting Data, Lifting / Carrying: 0-10 lbs, Peripheral vision, Problem solving, Repetitive hand/arm use, Seeing – Far/near, Sitting

Additional Physical Requirements performed but not listed above:

(not specified)

 

 

"The above list of duties is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by individuals assigned to this classification. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties performed by the individuals so classified, nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under their supervision. EOE M/F/Disability/Vet"