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The Poison Control Specialist manages and triages poison cases/exposures. Assesses the severity of the exposure, identifies the toxic substances and calculate the amount ingested and relates it to the toxic level of the identified substance.
Job Responsibility:
Manages and triages poison cases/exposures
Assesses the severity of the exposure, identifies the toxic substances, and calculates the amount ingested and relates it to the toxic level of the identified substance
Determines the appropriate treatment and recommends specific treatment at home or medical treatment in an emergency department or other health care facility
Uses a courteous and professional customer-focused approach while interacting directly or on the telephone with customers
Directs customers with potential problems to the supervisor or administrator as appropriate
Provides poison and drug information to health professionals and the general public
Completes all appropriate documentation for each exposure case
Completes all required verbal or written follow-up in response to poison center calls
Serve as a preceptor for students and residents
Must be able to perform the professional, clinical and or technical competencies of the assigned unit or department
Requirements:
High School Graduate
Associate Degree Nursing
Pervious critical care experience
Licensed Registered Nurse (LRN) - Multi-State - State Board of Nursing
Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS or BCLS) - American Heart Association (AHA)
Certified Specialist in Poison Information - American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) after hire in accordance to the Poison Center Policy
Excellent communication both verbal and written
Computer skills
Windows and Word processing
Nice to have:
Emergency room patient care experience
Experience with Toxic Exposure Surveillance System (TESS)
1 or more years critical care nursing work experience