Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA) - Advocate Christ Medical Center, Oak Lawn, IL
Posted Aug 31, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Tell me about a case where a patient's status changed quickly on the table. What did you do, and who did you bring in?
crisis management skill and whether they escalate appropriately rather than trying to handle everything alone
Tell me about a time you disagreed with a surgeon about the anesthesia plan or timing. How did you handle it?
ability to advocate for patient safety while maintaining a working relationship with the surgical team
Tell me about a time a patient or family member was anxious or difficult right before surgery. How did you talk them through it?
bedside communication skill and ability to build trust quickly with patients they've often just met
Tell me about a time you caught a medication or dosing error, either your own or someone else's, before it reached the patient.
attention to detail and honesty about mistakes, plus commitment to a culture of safety over ego
Technical
Walk me through how you'd manage anesthesia for a trauma case coming in emergently versus a scheduled elective case. What changes in your approach?
whether the candidate can adjust their anesthetic plan and risk assessment under different time pressures and information availability
This role includes spinals, arterial lines, and some peripheral nerve blocks. Which of those are you most comfortable with, and where would you want backup or more mentoring early on?
honest self-assessment of procedural skill and willingness to admit gaps rather than overstate competence
How do you approach anesthesia planning differently for a neuro case involving the head or spine compared to a general surgery case?
depth of clinical knowledge across the varied case mix this hospital actually runs
How do you handle a transplant case anesthetically, given the physiologic instability those patients often bring to the table?
specific familiarity with transplant anesthesia, since it's named explicitly in the case mix
Walk me through your process for a pre-op assessment when you have very limited time before an emergency case.
clinical judgment under time constraints and ability to prioritize the most critical safety information
Situational
Say you're mid-case and notice the patient's airway is more difficult than the pre-op assessment suggested. What's your next move?
real-time problem-solving and adherence to difficult airway protocols under pressure
This is a teaching hospital with residents and fellows around. How do you feel about working alongside trainees or supervising them in the OR?
comfort with the academic environment and willingness to teach or collaborate rather than work in isolation
How do you keep yourself sharp on ACLS, PALS, and NRP protocols when you're not using them every day?
ongoing commitment to certification requirements and proactive skill maintenance rather than last-minute cramming
If two surgeries needing your attention are running in parallel and something goes wrong in one, how do you prioritize and communicate with the team?
judgment under competing demands and clarity of communication with the broader OR team
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