Surg Tech, PRN
Posted Sep 24, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
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About your past
This is a PRN day position in surgery at St. Joseph's in Breese. How do you stay sharp when you work on an as-needed basis?
What they are checking: Whether they keep skills current and can step in ready to go on short notice.
Tell me about a time you anticipated a surgeon's needs before they asked.
What they are checking: Situational awareness and preparation, which make cases smoother and safer.
Tell me about a time you made a mistake in the OR and how you handled it.
What they are checking: Honesty and ownership, which build trust with the team.
What surgical specialties are you most comfortable with?
What they are checking: Honest skill mapping so the team can schedule them well.
What would you do
You notice a break in sterile technique by a surgeon. What do you do?
What they are checking: Courage to speak up for patient safety even with senior team members.
In a smaller hospital, you may work with different surgeons and case types each day. How do you prepare?
What they are checking: Use of preference cards and initiative to learn the case ahead of time.
The surgeon is in a hurry and asks you to skip a step. How do you respond?
What they are checking: Holding to safety standards under time pressure.
About the work
Walk me through how you set up your back table and Mayo stand for a common case.
What they are checking: Organized, efficient setup that supports the surgeon and keeps the field sterile.
How do you handle the count, and what do you do if it doesn't match?
What they are checking: Discipline about counts that prevents retained items.
How do you manage specimens to make sure they're labeled and handled correctly?
What they are checking: Accuracy with specimens, since a mislabeled one can lead to wrong diagnoses.
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