Special Procedures Tech II
Posted Sep 25, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
Which specialties have you scrubbed, like cardiology, interventional radiology, EP or neuro?
What they are checking: Whether their background fits the one to two specialties they must be competent in.
Tell me about a stressful case and how you kept your focus.
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and effective when a procedure turns complicated.
How do you work with RNs and physicians who all have different preferences?
What they are checking: Whether they can adapt to different team members and keep the room running smoothly.
What would you do
A patient's blood pressure drops suddenly during a procedure. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they recognize complications and support the team using their ACLS-level knowledge.
What do you do if you notice a break in sterile technique during a case?
What they are checking: Whether they speak up immediately, even when it slows the procedure down.
About the work
Walk me through how you set up a sterile table for a cardiac catheterization.
What they are checking: Whether they know the sterile setup well enough to support the physician without delays or contamination.
How do you optimize image quality while keeping radiation dose low during an angiographic procedure?
What they are checking: Whether they balance diagnostic images against radiation exposure for patients and staff.
How do you anticipate what the physician will need next during a case?
What they are checking: Whether they understand the procedure flow well enough to hand off devices before being asked.
How do you keep track of implants and devices used in a procedure?
What they are checking: Whether they document and track implants accurately for safety and billing.
How do you keep your Illinois RT license, ARRT and IEMA certifications current?
What they are checking: Whether they take their licensure and continuing education seriously.
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