Poison Information Specialist - Grant - Poison - (260004ED)
The Specialist of Poison Information (SPI) is a licensed healthcare professional responsible for assessing, triaging, and determining the appropriate disposition and treatment for patients who are, or may be, experiencing toxic exposures. Working under the supervision of the Business Operations Manager, Managing Director, and Medical Director, the SPI provides evidence‑based toxicology guidance to the public, healthcare providers, and public health agencies. The majority of care occurs via telephone, supported by specialized toxicology databases, clinical judgment, and consultation with on‑call toxicologists. The role requires rapid assessment, accurate documentation, and the ability to interpret laboratory and clinical information. The Specialist of Poison Information (SPI) contributes to public health surveillance, emergency response, and education of new staff or rotators, and performs responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of Tampa General Hospital and the Florida Poison Information Center Network.
Education QualificationsNursingPharmacyLicenses and CertificationsCertified Specialist of Poison Information (CSPI) within 3 years of hireDiplomate of the American Board of Applied Toxicology (DABAT)Experience QualificationsAt least three (3) years recent experience as a professional nurse, pharmacist, physician. Experience in critical care, emergency medicine, and/or pediatrics.All Poison Information Specialists are required to sit for the CSPI Certification Exam and pass within 3 years of hire in alignment to the AAPCC accreditation standards.Must be qualified to clinical and critically comprehend and interpret poison information resources and to communicate that information in a logical, concise and understandable way to both health care professionals and the general public.
: Tampa
TGH Main Campus
1 Tampa General Circle
Tampa 33601
Eligible for Remote Work: On Site
: Pharmacy
: Florida Health Sciences Center Tampa General Hospital
: Full-time
Scheduled Days: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
: Day Job
: On Site
Shift Hours: Varies
: 37.50
: Oct 27, 2026, 9:09:47 PM
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.
