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Radiologic Technologist Interview Questions
- What area of medical imaging are you most familiar with? See answer
- Have you ever disagreed with a coworker about how to position a patient for an x-ray or other medical imaging? If so, how did you resolve it? See answer
- Why do you want to pursue a career in radiography? See answer
- How does the role of a radiologic technician change throughout the different stages of a medical procedure? See answer
- What different types of medical imaging equipment are you familiar with? See answer
- What would you do if a patient was nervous about completing an MRI scan? Can you provide examples from your previous work experience? See answer
- Do you have experience performing maintenance on radiographic machines or equipment? If so, what examples can you provide?
- As a radiologic technologist, why is it important to keep your schedule open during the day, despite scheduled appointments?
- Have you ever had to complete an X-ray for an emergency case? If so, how did you handle the situation and what was the outcome?
- How would you rate your attention-to-detail skills as a radiologic technologist? What examples can you provide to support your rating?
- What do you do to make sure you maintain up-to-date knowledge on x-ray equipment and radiologic procedures?
- Can you walk me through your process for preparing an examination room ahead of an x-ray appointment?
- A Physician comes to you with complaints about the quality or lack of images to properly diagnose a patient’s condition. What is your response?
- A patient feels restricted under the protective sheet you provided for them to wear during the x-ray. How do you explain it’s importance in keeping them safe without provoking unnecessary fear?
6 Radiologic Technologist Interview Questions and Answers
Q:
What area of medical imaging are you most familiar with?
A:
Radiologic technologists support medical professionals when they are working on patients with varying needs. Depending on your potential hire’s previous experiences, they may be more familiar with certain techniques, such as bone densitometry cardiac interventional imaging, which may be applicable to specific diseases and not others. As such, it is important to gauge your candidate’s previous experiences and see if they can translate to the needs of the radiologic technician position that your institution is seeking to fill. What to look for in an answer:
- Identifies at least one area of imaging expertise
- Clear past examples of working in the areas mentioned
- Enthusiasm for learning new imaging techniques
“In my last position, I worked mainly with magnetic resonance imaging to support medical staff on brain scans, but I am eager to build my expertise in other areas of medical imaging.”
Q:
Have you ever disagreed with a coworker about how to position a patient for an x-ray or other medical imaging? If so, how did you resolve it?
A:
Your radiologic technologist will be working on a team of medical staff to complete the necessary tests that ailing patients will need before proceeding onward with treatment. In some cases, your candidate will not have the patient’s primary doctor with them in the imaging room and may come into conflict with other imaging staff about how best to proceed. Your potential hire will need to be able to effectively navigate situations when they run into conflicts to ensure that patients receive high-quality care. What to look for in an answer:
- Identifies previous examples of conflict with coworkers
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Calm and logical disposition
“My co-worker wanted to only scan a car accident patient’s hurt arm since he felt pain there. However, I suggested a full torso scan because I noticed that the airbag had deployed and wanted to make sure we caught all of the potential injuries.”
Q:
Why do you want to pursue a career in radiography?
A:
Your radiologic technologist is working in the medical field, which means that their work is necessarily in supporting other health professionals, patients and families. Depending on the circumstances, patients may need to be handled with tact to reduce emotional distress. Your interviewee should have a clear understanding of why they wish to pursue a career in radiography and enjoy working in the field, which will help them react in a positive manner to provide that critical support. What to look for in an answer:
- Gives a clear answer for pursuing radiography
- Has a positive disposition
- Enjoys supporting patients and families through hard times
“I want to pursue a long-term career in radiography because I want to be able to support patients as they heal from injuries and improve lives.”
Q:
How does the role of a radiologic technician change throughout the different stages of a medical procedure?
A:
Depending on the patient’s circumstances, doctors may request multiple stages of medical imaging. The purpose of each of the images will be different as it pertains to the overall treatment regimen. Your interviewee should understand how radiologic technologists can provide both an active role in helping doctors correctly diagnose a patient’s illness and a more passive role in supporting the team in later check-ups to track the progress that has been made. What to look for in an answer:
- Clearly outlines the role in beginning, middle and end stages of treatment
- Understands the point in time when responsibilities shift
- Has great communication skills
“At the beginning of treatment, the radiologic technologist’s role helps support the diagnosis, so it is important to complete images quickly and accurately. As treatment progresses to the middle and end stages, the role would be more supportive in communicating with patients about the progress that their images show.”
Q:
What different types of medical imaging equipment are you familiar with?
A:
Hospitals and clinics use a variety of medical imaging devices. In some cases, different companies will create machines with slightly different metrics, even if they are used in similar ways. As such, it is a good idea to ask this question. This gauges your candidate’s familiarity within the field and allows you to see if they have experience with the machines used within your organization. What to look for in an answer:
- Lists the different machines they are familiar with
- Explains the level of familiarity
- Detail-oriented personality
“I have three years of experience working with CR and DR machines from the Siemens and Phillips brands.”
Q:
What would you do if a patient was nervous about completing an MRI scan? Can you provide examples from your previous work experience?
A:
Radiologic technicians interact with medical patients on a daily basis. These patients range from children to the elderly. Similarly, these patients also have different ailments or injuries and have yet to receive a diagnosis. This question allows interviewers to gauge a candidate's ability to empathize with patients and help them feel relaxed and taken care of when undergoing x-ray procedures.
A candidate's answer should emphasize:
- Compassion for patients
- Ability to calm patients to perform x-rays
- Verbal communication skills
Here is one example of a quality candidate answer:
"The first thing I would do is reassure them and sit with them to tell them about the procedure and what to expect. At my previous place of employment, there was a teenage girl with a suspected concussion and she had severe claustrophobia. To help her feel more comfortable, I allowed her to practice laying down on the mat and suggested a few breathing techniques. I also suggested that she take deep breaths and close her eyes. I then talked to her throughout the procedure."
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