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Sample Answer: An employer wants to know that you have what it takes to work as a medical lab technician. Attentive to detail, analytical and organized are just a few of the transferable skills that lab technicians need, in addition to those skills specific to performing the job duties outlined in the job description. Mention both transferable as well as field-specific skills in your response to provide a well-rounded answer to this question.
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Sample Answer: Employers ask this type of question to learn more about your perspective on safety protocols and procedures in the lab. Following safety guidelines is a vital part of a medical lab technician’s job. Describe some of the practices that you were taught in your program and applied in your clinical work. Be sure to mention that you will pay close attention to the organizations policies on safety, and use proper communication within the work that you do to maintain lab safety.
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Sample Answer: On-the-job training of course will be important with any position that you take but sharing what you know and having applied during your schooling and training will be important so that the employer knows you are already familiar with patient care routines and tests. It will show that you are quick to learn and pick up new information.
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Sample Answer: An ideal candidate will be familiar with at least one software package and one or more tech devices such as tablets that are used when collecting patient information. In addition to the technology, equipment and tool knowledge with also be important to discuss in this response. Always respond to the question completely. List any tools and equipment that you have knowledge of, how to clean those tools and equipment and how you identify if there are problems with anything. When discussing software, do not forget to mention HIPAA compliance. HIPAA is a huge concern for medical providers, and they expect their employees to take HIPAA very seriously. Confidentiality violations can result in extremely expensive fines. Be prepared to talk about specific confidentiality procedures when taking down patient information and walking away from your computer.
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Sample Answer: Using good communication skills when interacting with patients is important. It will provide an example of how you will provide patient care and work under pressure to problem-solve situations. Provide a response that describes you remaining calm, rephrasing the test or procedure in a new way that will provide a different perspective for the patient, and if needed seek out the assistance of a supervisor. It’s okay to ask for help because the best interest of the patient is most important.