Essential skills (contd): 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: Accurately record information Correctly monitor, clean and maintain equipment Correctly dispose of waste and sharps in accordance with workplace policy and taking into account opportunities to address waste minimisation, environmental responsibility and sustainable practice issues Discuss and observe treatment protocols Read and interpret medical reports Relate examination outcome to symptomatology Relate to a range of people from a range of cultural, linguistic, social and ethnic backgrounds, and a range of physical and intellectual abilities Relate results of the test to symptomatology Use available resources and prioritise workload Use clinical tools and resources including the following: equipment for measuring height and weight examination table glucometer and disposable lancets devices goggles/protective eyewear goose-neck lamp or other light source measuring tape nasal speculum ophthalmoscope otoscope peak flow meter and disposable mouth pieces penlight percussion (reflex) hammer sphygmomanometer stethoscope thermometer timing device Use medical reference Use appropriate medical terminology Use, monitor and maintain appropriate medical equipment |