Surgical Technologist - Full-time
Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 5, 2026
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About your past
You work in the scrub role under the RN's direct supervision. How do you work with the circulating nurse during a case?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate well with the circulator, which keeps the case safe and efficient.
Tell me about a time a case changed suddenly. How did you adjust?
What they are checking: Whether they can stay calm and anticipate needs when a case goes off plan.
How do you prepare for a type of surgery you haven't done before?
What they are checking: Whether they study ahead and ask questions instead of guessing.
What would you do
Someone contaminates the sterile field and doesn't notice. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they speak up right away, regardless of who made the mistake.
This role includes on-call nights. How do you stay ready to come in for an emergency case?
What they are checking: Whether they can reliably respond to call and perform well late at night.
A surgeon is short-tempered during a long case. How do you handle it?
What they are checking: Whether they stay professional and focused even when tension is high.
About the work
Walk me through how you set up for a case and prepare the sterile field.
What they are checking: Whether they set up in an organized and sterile way so the case starts smoothly.
How do you handle counts, and what do you do if something is missing?
What they are checking: Whether they follow count policy and stop until the item is found or properly addressed.
How do you anticipate what the surgeon needs next?
What they are checking: Whether they know procedures well enough to pass instruments before being asked.
How do you care for and label specimens during a case?
What they are checking: Whether they handle specimens carefully to prevent loss or mislabeling.
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