Registered Nurse (RN) - GI Lab
Posted Sep 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Sep 20, 2026
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Behavioral
Walk me through a patient you cared for during or right after an endoscopy or colonoscopy procedure who started to deteriorate. What did you see first, and what did you do?
whether the candidate recognizes procedural sedation complications early and reacts with a clear clinical sequence rather than panic
Tell me about a time you had to manage more than one patient at different stages of pre-op, procedure, and recovery at the same time. How did you keep track of everyone?
time management and prioritization in a fast turnover, high volume procedural environment
Tell me about a time you had to delegate a task to an LPN or unlicensed staff member during a busy shift. How did you decide what to hand off?
understanding of scope of practice and safe delegation
Tell me about a disagreement you had with a coworker or physician about a patient's care. How did you work it out?
conflict resolution skills and ability to keep the patient's interest central
Tell me about a time a patient or family member was anxious or upset before a procedure. How did you handle it?
communication skills and patient-centered engagement through the care continuum
What does professional development look like for you right now, and how do you stay current with GI nursing practice or certifications?
commitment to ongoing learning and specialty-specific competency
Technical
How do you monitor a patient under moderate sedation during a GI procedure, and what would make you stop the procedure or call for help?
working knowledge of conscious sedation protocols and clear thresholds for intervention
What's your approach to documenting care in the EHR during a procedure day when things are moving fast and you're behind?
discipline around accurate, timely charting even under time pressure
How do you approach caring for a pediatric patient versus an older adult coming in for the same GI procedure?
understanding of age-specific care principles required by the role
What steps do you take to protect yourself and your patient from exposure risks, like blood, body fluids, or chemical hazards, during a GI procedure?
knowledge of infection control and personal protective practices specific to endoscopy settings
Situational
A patient comes into the GI lab for a procedure and their vital signs look fine, but something feels off to you. How do you handle that?
trust in clinical judgment and willingness to escalate on a gut feeling backed by assessment
Say a physician wants to proceed with a scope on a patient whose consent form looks incomplete or unclear. What do you do?
comfort speaking up to a physician and knowledge of patient safety and consent standards
You're on call and get pulled in for an urgent GI bleed case at night. What's going through your head as you prep the room and the patient?
readiness for the call rotation and ability to mobilize quickly under pressure
If you were asked to float to another unit you're less familiar with, like med-surg or the ED, how would you prepare yourself to be useful and safe?
flexibility and self-awareness about the limits of one's competency
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