Heather Tonkin
11 Logan Way Noranda, WA, 6062,WA
Summary
Current Post-Mortem Coordinator overseeing day-to-day operations of the PathWest Perinatal Pathology department at King Edward Memorial Hospital and Perth Children's Hospital. Proficient in scheduling tasks, assigning duties, and ensuring seamless coordination within the Perinatal Pathology department. Collaborating closely with healthcare professionals to ensure consent for Post-Mortem, Cremations, and Pathology testing adheres to the Non Coronial Pot-Mortem Examination Code of Practice 2022.
Renowned for fostering strong partnerships with Pastoral Care teams, Perinatal Loss Midwives, Consultants across multiple hospital sites, therefore enriching the continuum of care for grieving families. Possessing exceptional communication skills, empathy, and professionalism when navigating sensitive situations. I am committed to upholding the highest standards of service for Western Australian families who experience stillbirth or perinatal loss.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
A/Post Mortem Coordinator
PathWest - Pediactric Anatomiacal Pathology
Perth, WA
12.2023 - Current
- Lead a team of Mortuary Technicians, overseeing operations and ensuring adherence to protocols.
- Established effective communication channels with healthcare professionals from various hospitals across Western Australia.
- Manage and resolved issues and unusual cases within KEMH & PCH Mortuaries.
- Ensured meticulous completion of non-coronial examination consent forms in accordance with established codes of practice and legislation.
- Act as a primary point of contact for senior next of kin, offering support and facilitating requests related to non-coronial cases.
Mortuary Technician
PathWest -Pediatric Anatomical Pathology
Perth, WA
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Assisting Pathologist with Non Coronial Post-Mortems. Pre and post examinations
- Complete workups pre examination such as photography, mementos, Baby Grams
- Reconstruction, post examination
- Proficiently managing the release and admission of deceased individuals through the mortuary (PCH & KEMH)
- Complete cremations for a range of specimens, POC's, babies under the age of 28 weeks.
- Lias with a range of health professionals and parents
- Organise and prepare baby's of all gestations for viewings
Education
Diploma of Applied Science -
Central Tafe
Perth, Western Australia12-1999
Skills
- Supervision and Coordination: Proven ability to lead and coordinate mortuary operations effectively
- Interprofessional Communication: Adept at establishing clear communication channels with healthcare professionals
- Problem Solving: Skilled in addressing and resolving issues, ensuring smooth mortuary operations
- Regulatory Compliance: Extensive knowledge of the Non-Coronial Post Mortem Examination Code of Practice 2022, Human Tissue and Transplant Act, and Cremation Act
- Next of Kin Support: Compassionate point of contact, providing support and information to senior next of kin
- Mortuary Techniques: Proficient in the technical aspects of mortuary operations and Post-Mortem examinations - Perinatal
Timeline
A/Post Mortem Coordinator
PathWest - Pediactric Anatomiacal Pathology
12.2023 - Current
Mortuary Technician
PathWest -Pediatric Anatomical Pathology
08.2021 - 12.2023
Diploma of Applied Science -
Central Tafe
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