Surgical Technologist II
Posted Jul 7, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026
Likely interview questions for this role
Written from this job description, not a generic list. Each one notes what the interviewer is really checking.
About your past
Tell me about a time a surgeon was frustrated with you during a case. How did you respond?
What they are checking: Whether they stay calm and focused under pressure without taking it personally.
Tell me about a time you anticipated what the surgeon needed before they asked.
What they are checking: Whether they understand the flow of procedures well enough to keep a case moving efficiently.
What would you do
You notice a break in sterile technique during a case, but no one else seems to have seen it. What do you do?
What they are checking: Whether they speak up immediately, since patient safety outranks any awkwardness in the room.
This is a night shift role with no call. What kinds of cases do you expect at night, and how do you prepare?
What they are checking: Whether they understand that night cases are often emergencies with less staff and less time to prepare.
You're asked to scrub a procedure you've never done before. How do you get ready?
What they are checking: Whether they use preference cards and ask questions instead of guessing during the case.
About the work
Walk me through how you set up your back table and Mayo stand for a case you know well.
What they are checking: Whether they have a consistent, organized setup that lets them anticipate the surgeon's needs.
How do you handle counts, and what do you do if a count doesn't match?
What they are checking: Whether they follow the count process strictly and stop the closing until the item is found.
How do you help with patient positioning and transfer, and what risks are you watching for?
What they are checking: Whether they know positioning injuries and pressure risks, which the posting lists as part of the job.
What do you do if an instrument tray comes up with a hole in the wrap or a failed indicator?
What they are checking: Whether they reject compromised sterility and know how to get a replacement quickly.
How do you handle specimens to make sure they're labeled and sent correctly?
What they are checking: Whether they treat specimens with care, since a lost or mislabeled specimen can affect diagnosis.
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