Respiratory Job Interview questions

What is the difference between AVAPS mode and ST Mode

AVAPS stands for Average Volume Assured Pressure Support. This is a feature on the Trilogy Ventilator that responds to patient effort and changes in the resistance of the tubing to compensate for lost volume, assuring that on average the patient will receive the same tidal volume even if the patient rolls over and squeezes the tubing while they sleep.

How would you handle a stressful situation with a patient and their family?

I would be honest, and assure them that I am there to help.

If you were confronted with a difficult situation, how would you handle it?

I would first analyze the situation, then come up with several solutions. Then I would weigh out my solutions based on effectiveness, efficiency, and best outcome. If I still could not figure it out or just simply wanted to be sure I chose my best option I would turn to a peer for advice/help.

Where do you see yourself in 5 years?

I would hope to grow with the responsibility I am offered and to develop my skills as far as I am able to. I hope to also further my education and gain more credentials.

The director mainly wanted to know about my clinical rotation experiences and how I would handle stress on the job.

I would prioritize my workload

What are your weaknesses ?

paying too much attention to detail. Not getting work done

What have you seen others do in your line of profession that you personally would not do?

Compromise the quality of care, to get their workload done quicker

What shift could I work?

I am open and available for all shifts, including holidays.

Name a time where you had a conflict between a coworker and how did you resolve it?

I have never had a conflict with any coworkers, I am usually easy going and a person people can rely on. But if it were to happen, I would love to sit down and work through it with them when time allows it.

What do you do to increase patient compliance with sleep therapy?

Make sure they use a comfortable mask and setting.

What have you done in the past that might hinder your performance here in the future?

Nothing I believe I have only set myself to succeed in this line of work.

Atypical, why do you want to work for us?

There is a few reasons why I want to work here: #1 This hospital is close to home #2 we share the same mission and core values #3 I am passionate about this job

Asked about any poor patient encounters and how they were handled

Working night shifts, sometimes you encounter the patients who get angry when woken and refuse treatment. I just went along by first apologizing, then explaining the importance of the medication, and also ensured the patient that by receiving the medication would only help the process of his healing. I also mentioned that my duties are to care for him and that I wanted to see him get better.