Patient Care Technician - 8S Orthopedic Unit - Days
Posted Sep 29, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you protected your own back while moving a heavy patient.
What they are checking: Whether they use lift equipment and body mechanics so they can do this physical job for years.
Tell me about a time you worked with a physical therapist or nurse to get a patient moving.
What they are checking: Whether they act as part of the care team and reinforce what therapy is teaching.
This job is three 12-hour days with every other weekend and holidays. How do you keep your energy up?
What they are checking: Whether they have the stamina for a physically demanding unit on long shifts.
What would you do
A patient after a hip replacement says their leg suddenly hurts much more and looks different. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize a possible dislocation or complication and get the nurse right away.
A patient wants to get up alone and doesn't want to wait for help. How do you handle that?
What they are checking: Whether they can explain fall risk respectfully and still keep the patient safe.
How do you help a patient manage pain between doses while you're doing their care?
What they are checking: Whether they use comfort measures like positioning and ice and tell the nurse about uncontrolled pain.
About the work
On an orthopedic unit, many patients just had a hip or knee replaced. How do you help them get out of bed safely the first time?
What they are checking: Whether they know hip precautions, weight-bearing orders and using a gait belt and walker.
How do you reposition a patient who's in pain after surgery?
What they are checking: Whether they plan the move, coordinate with the patient, and get help or equipment when needed.
What signs of a blood clot would you watch for in an orthopedic patient?
What they are checking: Whether they know swelling, warmth or calf pain after surgery must be reported quickly.
Walk me through how you'd report an abnormal vital sign to the nurse.
What they are checking: Whether they report clearly with the number, the time and how the patient looks.
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