Job Code:	1449
Job Title:	Poison Information Specialist III
Creation Date:	05/01/86
Revision Date:	01/04/06
FLSA Status:	Exempt

JOB SUMMARY: 

To provide assistance in the direction of information and clinical services for the Texas Poison Center. 

MAJOR DUTIES / CRITICAL TASKS: 

• Provides advanced experience in all phases of toxicology and poison control.
• Provides information about poison prevention programs.
• Assesses the needs of patients and directs management of the Poison Center's role in treatment of patients.
• Acts in conjunction with the Director to establish criteria for quality of services provided.
• Assists in interviewing prospective staff members.
• Evaluates new toxicology information sources.
• Assists in revision and evaluation of treatment protocols.
• Functions as a consultant for staff on an "on call" basis.
• Adheres to internal controls established for department.
• Performs related duties as required. 

REQUIRED EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE: 

Bachelor's degree in pharmacy or advanced degree in pharmacology / toxicology or Registered Nurse in Texas with bachelor's degree in nursing and 2 years of poison control experience.  Registration by the Texas State Board of Pharmacy.

EQUIPMENT: 

Standard office equipment. 

WORKING ENVIRONMENT: 

Standard office environment.  Required to work rotating shifts including weekends.
 

OTHER: 

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.215, Texas Education Code. 

 ANY QUALIFICATIONS TO BE CONSIDERED AS EQUIVALENTS IN LIEU OF STATED MINIMUMS REQUIRE THE PRIOR APPROVAL OF THE CHIEF HUMAN RESOURCES OFFICER.

 THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MEDICAL BRANCH AT GALVESTON IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY / AFFIRMATIVE ACTION UNIVERSITY