Radiologic Technologist
Posted Sep 22, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Tell me about a time you had to repeat an image. What did you learn?
What they are checking: Whether they reflect honestly on image quality and reduce repeat exposures.
Tell me about a busy shift when you had several urgent exams at once.
What they are checking: Whether they can prioritize and stay accurate under pressure.
What would you do
A patient is anxious and won't stay still for an exam. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they can calm and guide patients to get a good image the first time.
You notice something on an image that looks urgent. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they know to alert the radiologist promptly within their scope.
How do you work with ER staff when they want images faster than you can safely do them?
What they are checking: Whether they can balance speed and safety while working as a team.
About the work
St. Mary's is a Level 1 trauma center. Walk me through how you'd image a trauma patient who can't be moved much.
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt positioning and technique for injured patients without causing harm.
How do you keep radiation dose low for a child?
What they are checking: Whether they apply ALARA with technique, shielding and collimation for pediatric patients.
How do you confirm you have the right patient and the right exam before imaging?
What they are checking: Whether they follow patient identification steps that prevent wrong-patient errors.
How do you handle portable exams in the ICU or OR?
What they are checking: Whether they can work safely around lines, tubes and other staff in acute care.
How do you ask a patient about possible pregnancy, and why does it matter?
What they are checking: Whether they screen carefully and respectfully before exposing patients.
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