Poison Information Provider - Grant - Poison
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Tampa General Hospital
Tampa, FL, US
Summary
The Poison Information Provider performs initial triage of calls and assists specialists in managing poisoned patients and follow-up calls. They also provide public information and administrative support to the department staff.
Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Under the direction of the Directors of the Poison Center, the Poison Information Provider (PIP) is responsible for providing initial triage of calls and assisting the Poison Information Specialists in management of home calls and follow-up calls for established patients. Under the direction of the Specialists, the PIP will assist in managing poisoned patients, provide information to the public, and provide administrative support to department staff. The PIP will never be scheduled to work alone, and never in a ratio of greater than two to one, PIP to Specialist. PIPs are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the Florida Poison Information Center and Tampa General Hospital.
- High School graduate or GED and either a student in good standing in or graduate of an accredited health-science program (Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.).
- Must be able to use computer and office equipment and a familiarity with databases.
- Must have knowledge of medical terminology be able to complete the Poison Center math examination within 3 months of hire.
- Must have excellent phone and communication skills and comfort in seeking assistance from and/or transferring higher level calls to the Specialist when necessary or as determined by the Directors.
- Must be detail oriented and able to synthesize and succinctly report an interview.
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
Tampa General is a private not-for-profit hospital and one of the most comprehensive medical facilities in West Central Florida serving a dozen counties with a population in excess of 4 million. As one of the largest hospitals in Florida, Tampa General is licensed for 982 beds, and with over 15,000 team members, is one of the region’s largest employers.
Consistently recognized for world-class care, Tampa General Hospital is ranked as the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report for 2024-25 and is nationally ranked as among the top 50 hospitals in the nation in eight specialties. Additionally, Tampa General was ranked as “high performing,” or among the top 10% of hospitals in the nation, in five more specialties along with 12 procedures and conditions.
TGH partners with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine to pioneer breakthrough treatments, conduct game-changing clinical research and train the next generation of health care professionals. TGH is the region's only academic health system, having been affiliated with the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine since the school was created in the early 1970s.
TGH is the area’s only Level I trauma center and one of two ABA-verified Adult & Pediatric burn centers in Florida. With five medical helicopters, we are able to transport critically injured or ill patients from 23 surrounding counties to receive the advanced care they need. The hospital is home to the leading organ transplant center in the country, having performed more than 14,000 adult solid organ transplants, including the state’s first successful heart transplant in 1985. Tampa General Hospital is committed to serving all residents of West Central Florida. We provide comprehensive health services, ranging from wellness and primary care to the most complex specialty care and post-acute services.
Company size
10,001+ employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Nonprofit
Headquarters
Tampa, FL
