Position Summary

/ Career Interest: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.

Responsibilities and Essential Job Functions

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 d...