Poison Information Specialist - Miami, United States - Jackson Health System
Description
Description
Position Summary:
The Specialist in Poison Information (SPI) will be responsible for answering calls for the Florida Poison Information Center/Miami (FPIC/Miami) located at Jackson Memorial Medical Center.
These calls will be from South Florida residents and health care professionals regarding poisoning exposures, poison information, and related topics.
Poison Information Specialists will then use available resources to provide treatment recommendations and/or triage to a health care facility.The will require that the SPI contribute to the poison center data collection system, provide education for both public and health professionals, and assist in research projects.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Utilizes assessment skills to focus on the exposure or possible exposure, physiological, psychosocial and environmental factors, and patient/family educational needs within an established time frame.
Supports Mission and Vision, goals and objectives of the poison Information Center/Miami and demonstrates knowledge of new and pertinent information via discussion, communication meetings, bulletin boards, etc.
Interacts effectively with physicians, patients, administration and co-workers. Communicates problems and/or concerns through established communication channels.Demonstrates and understanding of the emergency nature of the Poison Center and is away from workstation ONLY when there is adequate coverage on the phone.
Maintains a positive, professional image, behavior, adequate attire (applicable dress code policies) and displays name tag prominently. Demonstrates flexibility and cooperation in meeting patient and/or poison center's needs (i.e. coverage/scheduling). Sets Mutual goals with the Directors for professional growth and development. Demonstrates familiarity with the most common toxins that may become weapons of mass destruction. Demonstrates familiarity with the most common Marine and Freshwater toxins and their treatments.Obtains certification as a Poison Information Specialist within two (2) examination administrations of initial eligibility of certification process overseen by the American Association of Poison Control Centers.
Demonstrates behaviors of service excellence and CARE values (Compassion, Accountability, Respect and Expertise). Performs otMore jobs from Jackson Health System
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