Essential skills: It is critical that the candidate demonstrate the ability to: Appropriately interpret job requirements Organise work areas and medical gas equipment Select appropriate emergency and personal protective equipment Identify potential risks, hazards to handling and storage of medical gas equipment Use all medical gas equipment safely and appropriately In addition, the candidate must be able 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 and manage a daily routine Check to ensure dissection equipment is sharp and safe for use Communicate effectively with medical officer performing autopsy Correctly label, identify, transport and store specimens Correctly use personal protective equipment Demonstrate body reconstruction and restoration techniques following autopsy Follow correct documentation procedures for organ retention, specimen recording and for photography Follow infection control and WHS policy and procedures Follow organisation waste management practices, including correctly and safely dispose of clinical and other wastes and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Follow safe working procedures during autopsies Maintain records for evidence purposes Operate medical imaging equipment effectively Remove and accurately measure and weigh fluids and organs Use accurate special dissection techniques Use autopsy equipment correctly and safely Use numeracy skills including the ability to complete basic arithmetic calculations, and undertake measurements of volumes and weight 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 required that includes reading workplace policy and procedure manuals and documenting administrative and clinical information |