Poison Information Specialist (nursing or pharmacist background) job at University of Utah in Salt Lake City

University of Utah is at present looking to employ Poison Information Specialist (nursing or pharmacist background) on Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:33:50 GMT. Provides verbal and written sound clinical information and management advice in response to emergency and informational telephone calls received at the Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC). QUALIFICATIONS: Utah Licensed RN w/3+ years emergency and/or critical care experience. OR Bachelor's in Pharmacy and eligibility for licensure. University of Utah Job ID PRN04566B DUTIES * Provides verbal...

Poison Information Specialist (nursing or pharmacist background)

Location: Salt Lake City Utah

Description: University of Utah is at present looking to employ Poison Information Specialist (nursing or pharmacist background) right now, this job will be placed in Utah. More details about this job opportunity kindly read the description below. Provides verbal and written sound clinical information and management advice in response to emergency and informational! telephone calls received at the Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC).

QUALIFICATIONS:
Utah Licensed RN w/3+ years emergency and/or critical care experience.

OR

Bachelor's in Pharmacy and eligibility for licensure.

University of Utah Job ID PRN04566B

DUTIES

• Provides verbal and written sound clinical information and management advice in response to emergency and informational telephone calls received at the Utah Poison Control Center (UPCC). Obtains pertinent and appropriate information from the caller in order to independently determine the seriousness of the poisoning incident and assess the caller's level of understanding/state of mind.
• Based on the seriousness of the incident and the caller's level of cognition, independently determines whether the poisoning incident can be handled by the UPCC or whether the poisoning victim should be seen by a health care provider.
• Answers caller in! quiries with complete, concise and relevant recommendations fo! r action in terms that are appropriate to the calling party's level of understanding. Initiates follow-up calls to assess patient status and alters management recommendations as appropriate.
• Documents all calls and consultations on the UPCC's computerized Toxic Exposure Surveillance System medical record. Investigates case history, researches medical literature and consults appropriate sources to provide informed and proper treatment and triage recommendations and develop protocols that are medically and economically appropriate.
• Communicates with on-call staff concerning medical and toxicological-related issues. Prepares information for and attends weekly case conference meetings, in-service sessions and staff meetings.
• May assist in orienting, training, instructing and/or supervising new staff and students. Participates in on-going quality assurance activities. Participates in the Center's outreach education efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS
Current RN licensure in the State of Utah and three years full-time emergency and/or critical care experience or equivalency, or a Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy from an accredited school of pharmacy and eligibility for licensure; knowledge of human pathophysiology, clinical pharmacology and drug information; and demonstrated human relation and effective communication skills required.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
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This job starts available on: Wed, 16 Oct 2013 12:33:50 GMT

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