Elements and Performance Criteria
- Prepare for specimen collection
- Correctly identify pathology request and client
- Identify precise nature and requirements of the test request
- Explain procedure to client and obtain consent in accordance with legal requirements and organisation policy and procedure
- Obtain relevant clinical information and record in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Ensure client is correctly and comfortably positioned and prepared for the collection procedure
- Comply with pre-test criteria
- Refer pathology request to manager or appropriate health professional if required
- Select and prepare equipment and disposables and correct collection containers for the specialised test
- Maintain standard and additional precautions
- Use personal and protective equipment correctly
- Perform procedure for specialised test
- Seek assistance of pathologist or medical scientist if required according to organisation policy and procedure
- Prepare collection site according to organisation policy and procedure
- Follow infection control procedures throughout collection procedure
- Follow correct procedure for collection of sample
- Follow organisation policy and procedures for safe handling of pathology and non pathology specimens
- Perform post collection procedures
- Dispose of waste in accordance with organisation policies and procedures
- Complete documentation
- Check collection site
- Cover collection site appropriately if required
- Correctly position client and make them comfortable
- Monitor client during and on completion of collection procedure to identify potential adverse outcomes
- Provide relevant information and instructions to client
- Notify appropriate staff if required so that the client's condition can be monitored
- Label and store specimens for transportation