Toxicology Specialist

Job Summary:

Wayne State University is seeking an experienced Toxicology Specialist to join its team in the Department of Emergency Medicine. The successful candidate will provide online and telephone consultation, evaluate possible poisoning, and recommend poison treatment information to the public, physicians, and other healthcare providers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond to toxicological online and phone emergencies
• Evaluate toxic hazards and initiate appropriate triage, management, and referrals to appropriate resources
• Document consultations
• Provide toxicological information, resources, and assistance to the public, health professionals, civil authorities, and the news media in the event of a chemical or environmental disaster
• Participate in ongoing management of toxicological problems by evaluating laboratory and clinical data through follow-up calls to patients or healthcare facilities and providing additional management advice, as appropriate
• Provide oversight and guidance to Poison Information Providers
• Participate in ongoing accredited training in toxicology

Requirements:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing, pharmacy, or medical school
• Registered nurse, registered pharmacist, physician's assistant, or physician (MD or DO) with two years of clinical experience
• License to practice in the state of Michigan
• Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI) by the American Association of Poison Control Centers (AAPCC) or ability to obtain certification within two years of completing 2000 hours on the job and triaging 2000 calls

Working Conditions:

The successful candidate will work in the Michigan Regional Poison Control Center, a 24-hour emergency call center. The position requires long periods of sitting, utilizing a telephone headset and computer, and ability to maneuver through many software programs while viewing multiple monitors. Intact sense of sight, hearing, and touch are required, as well as finger dexterity, critical thinking skills, and ability to concentrate in a fast-paced environment with numerous interruptions.

What We Offer:

Wayne State University offers a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development. The university is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from diverse candidates.