Poison Information Specialist - Pool
Tampa General HospitalTampa, Florida, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
Tampa General Hospital (TGH) is a private, not‑for‑profit academic medical center in West Central Florida, serving over 4 million residents across 12 counties. With 982 licensed beds and a workforce of more than 15,000, TGH provides comprehensive care—from primary and wellness services to advanced specialty and post‑acute treatment—while hosting the nation’s leading organ transplant program and a Level I trauma center. The hospital partners with USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to conduct pioneering research and train future clinicians, positioning it as Florida’s sole academic health system. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top 50 hospitals in eight specialties and a top‑10 % performer in 13 areas, TGH is recognized for world‑class care and innovation. Its extensive medical‑helicopter fleet and dual ABA‑verified burn centers enable rapid, life‑saving response across 23 surrounding counties.
Job Description
The Poison Information Specialist is a health care professional who assumes responsibility and accountability for the assessment and disposition of a poisoned or potentially poisoned patient.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of Pharmacy, Nursing or Medicine with a Baccalaureate or Doctorate Degree.
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Registered Pharmacist.
- Must obtain national certification by American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) as a Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) within first 3 years of employment.
- Three (3) years recent experience as a professional nurse, pharmacist, or physician, with a background in emergency medicine, critical care, or pediatric experience is preferred.
- Must be qualified to understand and interpret standard poison information resources and to transmit that information in a logical, concise, and understandable way to both health care professionals and the public.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Retirement Plan
- Visa Sponsorship
- Four Day Work Week
- Generous Parental Leave
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Relocation Assistance
