Surgical Technologist II - 0.8 FTE
Posted Sep 2, 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 anticipate what the surgeon needed next.
What they are checking: Whether they know procedures well enough to stay a step ahead and keep the case moving.
This role includes weekday, weekend and holiday call with a 30-minute response time. How have you planned for that?
What they are checking: Whether they can truly meet call requirements, which affects emergency surgery for kids.
Tell me about a stressful case where things did not go as planned. How did you stay focused?
What they are checking: Whether they remain calm and precise when a surgery becomes urgent or complicated.
What would you do
What would you do if you saw the surgeon contaminate their glove without noticing?
What they are checking: Whether they will speak up immediately to protect the patient even with a senior surgeon.
How do you work with a team you have not worked with before on a call case?
What they are checking: Whether they communicate clearly and adapt quickly with new team members at night or on weekends.
About the work
Walk me through how you set up your back table and keep the sterile field safe during a case.
What they are checking: Whether they follow strict sterile technique and know how to spot and fix a break.
How is instrument and supply selection different for small children compared to adults?
What they are checking: Whether they understand pediatric sizing and that equipment often differs by age and weight.
How do you handle surgical counts with the circulating nurse?
What they are checking: Whether they know counting procedures and treat any mismatch as a stop-everything moment.
Which surgical specialties have you scrubbed most, and where do you expect to need more training?
What they are checking: Whether they are honest about their experience and open to learning new cases.
Are you certified as a surgical technologist, and how do you keep your skills current?
What they are checking: Whether they hold the expected credential and take continuing education seriously.
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