$21.23 - $29.72/hr
... control, and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in ... Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver ...
$21.23 - $29.72/hr
... control, and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in ... Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver ...
Stony Creek, VA · On-site
$21.23 - $29.72/hr
... control, and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in ... Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver ...
Stony Creek, VA · On-site
$21.23 - $29.72/hr
... control, and basic computer system operations. Demonstrates the ability to competently work in ... Comprehensive well-being programs including on-site employee fitness center located on Denver ...
$9.82 - $12.86
10% of jobs
$14.99 is the 25th percentile. Wages below this are outliers.
$12.86 - $15.90
21% of jobs
The median wage is $18.50 / hr.
$15.90 - $18.94
22% of jobs
$21.71 is the 75th percentile. Wages above this are outliers.
$18.94 - $21.98
24% of jobs
$21.98 - $25.01
5% of jobs
$25.01 - $28.05
3% of jobs
$28.05 - $31.09
3% of jobs
$31.09 - $34.13
3% of jobs
$34.13 - $37.17
3% of jobs
$37.17 - $40.21
3% of jobs
$40.21 - $43.25
2% of jobs
$9
$22
$43
Professionals in a Poison Control Center spend much of their day responding to calls from the public and healthcare providers regarding possible poisoning exposures, offering immediate medical guidance and risk assessments. They use specialized databases and protocols to evaluate symptoms and determine the best course of action, whether that means home management or emergency intervention. Documentation and follow-up are also essential parts of the job to ensure continuity of care. Teamwork is important, as you’ll frequently collaborate with physicians, nurses, pharmacists, and public health officials to coordinate effective responses.
A Poison Control Center job involves providing immediate medical guidance and information to individuals who may have been exposed to toxic substances. Specialists, often trained healthcare professionals like pharmacists or nurses, assess cases over the phone and offer treatment recommendations. They work in coordination with emergency responders and healthcare providers to ensure patient safety. Their goal is to prevent poisoning-related injuries and hospitalizations by offering expert advice 24/7.
To thrive in a Poison Control Center role, you typically need a background in nursing, pharmacy, or toxicology, along with strong clinical judgment and crisis management skills. Familiarity with poison databases, triage protocols, and telephone triage systems, as well as relevant certifications such as Certified Specialist in Poison Information (CSPI), are often required. Outstanding communication, problem-solving ability, and the capacity to remain calm under pressure are vital soft skills for this position. These competencies are important because they enable prompt, accurate advice during emergencies, ensuring patient safety and positive public health outcomes.
$21.23 - $29.72/hr
Full-time
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO
Re-posted 4 days ago
7.8
Based on 68 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz
190th of 1,055 rated hospitals
We're with you for life's journey. At Denver Health, purpose isn't just something we believe in-it's something we live every day, for life's journey.
Our Values
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$21.23 - $29.72 / hrBenefits
At Denver Health, we take care of the people who take care of our community. Our benefits are built to support your life, your family, and your future - with generous paid time off, fully paid parental leave, exceptional retirement contributions, comprehensive health coverage, and nationally recognized well-being programs. We invest in your growth through tuition assistance, career advancement pathways, and professional development - while also offering meaningful financial advantages through loan forgiveness eligibility and employer contributions. When you join Denver Health, you're joining a mission-driven organization that invests in you.
Here is a small list of our benefit programs:
About Denver Health
Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic healthcare system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, the Public Health Institute at Denver Health, Denver Health Medical Plan and Denver Health Foundation.
As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net healthcare system, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided millions in uncompensated care for the uninsured each year.
Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.
Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE). We value the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made. Applicants will be considered until the position is filled.
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1,001 - 5,000 Employees
Denver, CO, US
1860
