Poison Information Specialist-Associate

Provide professional toxicological expertise to the public and healthcare professional callers in assisting with the management or prevention of poison emergencies, and participate in poison prevention educational programs and research activities.

Requirements

• Provides professional poison control informational services by analyzing potential toxicity, determining type and severity of exposure, and recommending a treatment management plan.
• Provides information to healthcare professional callers treating a poisoned patient regarding anticipated clinical course, diagnostic approach, interpretation of laboratory results, and appropriate invasive, supportive, and antidotal treatment recommendations.
• Provides emergency medical assistance, case evaluation/management and triage recommendations for regional poisoning problems.
• Participates in poison prevention educational programs including educating the community and healthcare professionals on poisoning prevention, drug trends and treatment recommendations.
• Participates in research activities comprising of publications of research abstracts and journal articles.
• Serves on various subcommittees aimed at increasing efficiency, performance, and quality of poison control as assigned.

Benefits

• 401k Matching
• Retirement Plan
• Generous Paid Time Off