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How much do poison center jobs pay per hour?

As of Aug 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for poison center in Florida is $86.04, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $76.15 and $114.42 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is a poison center?

A Poison Center job involves handling poison-related emergencies, providing toxicology expertise, and offering treatment advice to the public and healthcare professionals. Specialists, often pharmacists or nurses with toxicology training, assess exposure risks and recommend appropriate actions. They work in coordination with emergency responders and hospitals to ensure timely and accurate poison management.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the poison center position?

To excel in a Poison Center role, you need a background in toxicology, nursing, pharmacy, or a related healthcare field, typically supported by appropriate licensure or certifications. Familiarity with poison control databases, electronic case management systems, and hotline protocols is essential. Strong communication, problem-solving skills, and the ability to remain calm under pressure set standout specialists apart. These skills are crucial to ensure timely, accurate guidance and support in emergency situations involving toxic exposures.

What are the common work shifts and team dynamics in a poison center position?

Poison Centers typically operate 24/7, so specialists often work variable shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays to ensure constant coverage. Teams consist of multidisciplinary professionals such as nurses, pharmacists, and medical toxicologists who collaborate to provide accurate guidance during potentially urgent exposures. Communication and teamwork are emphasized as each case may require quick consultation with colleagues or on-call physicians. This structure allows for peer support, knowledge sharing, and efficient handling of high-stress or complex poisoning incidents.

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Infographic showing various Poison Center job openings in Florida as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 67% Full Time, and 33% Part Time. Highlights an 100% In-person job distribution, with an average salary of $178,965 per year, or $86 per hour.

Poison Information Provider - Grant - Poison

Tampa General Hospital

Tampa, FL

Part-time

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Tampa General Hospital rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 162 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

386th of 1,064 rated hospitals


Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Under the direction of the Directors of the Poison Center, the Poison Information Provider (PIP) is responsible for providing initial triage of calls and assisting the Poison Information Specialists in management of home calls and follow-up calls for established patients. Under the direction of the Specialists, the PIP will assist in managing poisoned patients, provide information to the public, and provide administrative support to department staff. The PIP will never be scheduled to work alone, and never in a ratio of greater than two to one, PIP to Specialist. PIPs are responsible for performing job duties in accordance with the mission, vision, and values of the Florida Poison Information Center and Tampa General Hospital.

  • High School graduate or GED and either a student in good standing in or graduate of an accredited health-science program (Pharmacy, Nursing, etc.).
  • Must be able to use computer and office equipment and a familiarity with databases.
  • Must have knowledge of medical terminology be able to complete the Poison Center math examination within 3 months of hire.
  • Must have excellent phone and communication skills and comfort in seeking assistance from and/or transferring higher level calls to the Specialist when necessary or as determined by the Directors.
  • Must be detail oriented and able to synthesize and succinctly report an interview.

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Tampa General Hospital was named the #1 hospital in Tampa Bay by U.S. News & World Report, 2020-2021, and recognized as one of America's Best Hospital's in five medical specialties: Cardiology & Heart Surgery, Diabetes & Endocrinology, Gastroenterology & GI Surgery, Nephrology, and Orthopedics. Tampa General Hospital has been designated a Magnet Hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), the highest recognition for nursing excellence, for the fourth consecutive time - an accomplishment that fewer than one percent of hospitals nationwide have earned. TGH is accredited by The Joint Commission and was awarded disease-specific certification in five medical specialties. TGH is also accredited by the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). *Air transport provided by Metro Aviation, Inc.

Industry

Hospitals

Company size

5,001 - 10,000 Employees

Headquarters location

Tampa, FL, US

Year founded

1927