Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to effectively do the task outlined in elements and performance criteria of this unit, manage the task and manage contingencies in the context of the identified work role This includes the ability to: Apply problem solving skills, including an ability to use available resources Correctly complete documentation Correctly dissect, prepare, label and store specimens Correctly preserve, maintain and display specimens Demonstrate: correct anatomical display of specimens correct and safe disposal of clinical and other wastes correct and safe use of equipment correct dissection techniques correct use of personal protective equipment effective communication with medical officer performing autopsy relevant and accurate labelling of specimens safe working procedures during autopsies Follow infection control policy and procedures Follow Medical Officer's instructions Follow waste management practices Preserve specimens Take into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Use numeracy skills including the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, and undertake measurements of volumes and weight, record stock levels and statistical information Use oral communication skills required to fulfil job roles in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation, including skills in: asking questions providing clear information listening to and understanding workplace instructions clarifying workplace instructions when necessary using effective verbal and non verbal communication skills with a range of internal and external persons Use reading and writing skills required to fulfil job role in a safe manner and as specified by the organisation at a level of skill that includes reading workplace policy and procedure manuals and documenting administrative and clinical information Use literacy support available in the workplace that may range from having access to support or assistance from expert/mentor/supervisor, to having no communication supports available |