Anatomic Pathology Technician

• To receive and register patients who have died from both within the Trust and across the local health economy. • Entering patient data on to the laboratory computer system. • To identify and register patients effects according to existing legal requirements. • To store the patient according to the patients condition e.g. infectious state, in accordance with department protocols. • To facilitate the confirmation of the patient identification. • Prepare patient for autopsy. • Assist during the autopsy process. This will include the removal of viscera, the display of tissues for teaching purposes, use of specialist techniques when required, tissue and sample taking where appropriate, data collection. • To comply with all Department and Trust policies and procedures relating to organ and tissue retention and ensue that records are correctly maintained. Job description Job responsibilities • To receive and register patients who have died from both within the Trust and across the local health economy. • Entering patient data on to the laboratory computer system. • To identify and register patients effects according to existing legal requirements. • To store the patient according to the patients condition e.g. infectious state, in accordance with department protocols. • To facilitate the confirmation of the patient identification. • Prepare patient for autopsy. • Assist during the autopsy process. This will include the removal of viscera, the display of tissues for teaching purposes, use of specialist techniques when required, tissue and sample taking where appropriate, data collection. • To comply with all Department and Trust policies and procedures relating to organ and tissue retention and ensue that records are correctly maintained.